Yay. So another chapter after what a couple of weeks. Which I've been really busy lately with band competitions and practices. So i havent had really any time to post. (Or the energy) So please forgive me for taking this long and i really hope you enjoy this chapter...cause i enjoyed writing it. So with that said read...review...comment whatever....
You must Live.
"Oh hello you must be Ulquiorra," girl at the entrance greeted, " my name is…"
" Your name is of no concern to me," he snapped. Her faced turned slightly under half the mask she was wearing.
" You want to see Grimmjow don't you?" She cheered. Ulquiorra remained silent as he studied the room filled with Arrancar through weak their were many. When he approached all eyes turned to him in the middle of the room. " I'll take you too him," full of energy and vigor the arrancar girl jumped from where she was standing to the top bar of the stairs. " Follow me."
Sighing Ulquiorra began to walk towards where the girl was standing, ignoring the crowds of weak Arrancar that surrounded him and hindered his way. Each with his weapon unsheathed. Why they were raising their weapons at him he did not know. Perhaps they wanted to be made examples of by testing his strength. Or perhaps they were just too stupid to comprehend what would happen if they even so much as got within a inch of him.
" We should be careful around him he was one of the espada."
" Not anymore see he doesn't even have his sword. He's no longer the powerful Ulquiorra from the war."
Ignoring the insult that seemed to swarm around him like flies Ulquiorra resumed strolling ahead his silent and cold demeanor giving them fair enough warning. But still they persisted clomping together and forming a tight circle around him.
" Move," he demanded coldly. " I do not wish to fight you."
" Do not wish or too scared too fight us," the bigger one of the group urged. Reaching forward he went to grab Ulquiorra's shoulder. Turning abruptly without thought or warning Ulquiorra brought his hand down upon his head splitting it with a sickening crunch. Blood spurted from either side of his torn head spreading onto the ground and Ulquiorra's clothes. Upon seeing their leader down the others pursued forward their weapons bared. And Ulquiorra without a second thought unmercifully slaughtered those who dared rear their arms at him.
Breaking arms from the bone and splitting heads, hit after hit was thrown at him and he avoided them all with attacks of his own. He didn't need a sword they were easy enough to take care of with just hand-to-hand combat.
" Ok…ok we give," backing away from Ulquiorra the alive and injured stumbled back to where they were leaving the bodies of the fallen where they were. Shaking his blood stained hand clean Ulquiorra turned around and continued forward this time gaining no resistance from either side.
" I grow tired of your games Grimmjow," Ulquiorra replied. " I didn't come here to play."
" Well you seem to be doing a fucking good job of it," Grimmjow laughed, as he appeared from the shadows of the staircase the arrancar girl at his side holding on to his arm and laughing. Giggling she let him go to summersault onto the top bar of the staircase. " You sure did make one hell of a mess."
" Oh yes. That." Grinning he gestured his hand towards the arrancar girl who grinning jumped from the bar back beside Grimmjow. " Get someone to get this place cleaned up Lolli."
" But Grimmjow," she whined, " you promised that we would have some fun after you met with Ulquiorra."
" Do the fuck as I said," he said simply. Moaning lightly she leaped from his side to the ground below.
" Now where were we," Grimmjow replied, " oh yeah we were just about to talk."
" Would you guys like some tea," the girl named …asked as she held the teakettle in her gloved hand. Shaking my head she moved on to the next person at the table. All the while I sat quietly on my knees, while a cat with black fur and brown eyes rubbed against my legs. Reaching down I pet it gently on the head then picking it up I sat it down on my lap. Where it stayed its head rested perfectly against my knees.
" Now," Urahara cheered pulling out a fan and swiping it across his face. " Oh you're the notorious Molly," Urahara cheered. " And let me say your appearance is ten time better than I expected it too be. Tell me how'd a pretty girl like you get mixed up with people like this?" He joked.
Grinning I shrugged my shoulders, " luck of the draw I guess."
" We're still here," complained Joel.
Clearing his throat Urahara continued, " This bond between Ulquiorra and you its stronger than anything I can handle," putting his fan down his eyes flashed serious. " I'm afraid there is nothing I can do to break it."
Joel was the first of the group to stand, frustration lacing his eyes and features. I stayed where I was my gaze turned to the ground in a saddened stare. Suddenly finding on use in getting excited.
" What do you mean you can't do anything about it? You are aware that Molly will die if she isn't freed from Ulquiorra before his powers awaken." Joel shouted. Reaching up I grasped his robe and pulled roughly. The whole room remained silent. Surprised he glared down at me his eyes wide.
" Its alright Joel," I sighed, " I figured something like this would happen." Locking eyes with the cat on my lap I choked back tears. " I thank you guys anyway for trying to help. And giving me this bracelet I really appreciate it."
" Molly…" Rukia started.
" Then not us," Joel continued after a long moment, " who can break the bond." Joel's hands tightened into fist, whitening his knuckles.
" Well the outcome I'm about to give you, I doubt you will like it." Urahara replied grimily.
" Just spit it out already," Joel spat his eyes dangerous and loaded with frustration.
" Very well then," Urahara asserted folding his fan in front of his face. Folding my hands on my lap I awaited his second reply.
" That bond the one you share with that girl. The only known way to get rid of it," Grimmjow said. " Is to kill the girl."
Envy colored eyes widened under an intense aloof gaze. Kill the girl. Surely Grimmjow must be…
" I see you don't believe me. Well think about it your spiritual pressures are linked right. One and one, well since that is the case it would only make sense that killing the other would relinquish the dead of their powers and give them back to you." Waiting for Ulquiorra's reply but getting none Grimmjow continued. " And know what your thinking. You have to kill the girl, only you and no one else."
I watched, as Joel eyes widened along with everyone else's in the room.
" No," I whispered, " I won't do it. I won't kill him even if there is no other way. I won't take his or anyone else's life ever again," I sobbed the tears moving down my face before I realized they were. Standing up urgently Rukia came to my side.
" Stop it Molly," she consoled her voice demanding. " You won't have to. Because we'll going to find a way to avoid killing all together, that's why we're here."
Glancing up I stared at her face for a moment, so filled with compassion before wiping my shirt with my sleeve.
" Yeah," I said nodding.
" Through the good news is that the bond is not nearly strong enough to kill anyone yet so you're in the clear." Urahara replied smiling. Despite the fact that the situation called for seriousness, smiling back at him I stood up from the table. The cat leaped from my lap onto the shelf beside me.
" Joel," I said touching his shoulder. " Its ok really." He didn't respond. I called his name again, this time he snapped out of his trance and grabbed my hand.
" Ok I'm with you," he sighed. His eyes were filled with determination. More than usual and I could tell he had a plan. He always had a plan. Through he probably wouldn't tell me his mind was made up about something and no matter what I did I could change that.
Leaping from the shelf the cat landed perfectly onto Joel's shoulder. He acted as if he didn't notice.
" Very good," it replied its voice deep and supple. I felt my eyes widen. That cat…
" Did you just talk?" I asked. It nodded.
" Yes," it added. Urahara laughed.
" You should have spoken a little sooner Yoruichi, the surprise would have been priceless."
" Yes well I didn't really think about it. Now back to the task at hand. Your bond to the arrancar Ulquiorra, Molly I find it commendable how you are willing to find a way rather than give up. So with that said I would like to help."
" Ok," I said still a bit surprised. " How?"
" If you would allow me I would like to assist by training you. I find your spiritual pressure quite interesting and I believe that with some assistance it can be useful. I'm even sure it will with some training of course improve your chances of withstanding the effects of the bond."
" Well I'm not really sure I should…"
" We'll be right by you Molly," Rangiku replied. " Every step of the way." Grabbing Hitsugaya's shoulder she shook him. " Right captain?"
" Whatever," he sighed.
Smiling I nodded. " Ok." I said.
" Ok," Yoruichi replied. " Lets get started shall we?"
" Breathe," Rukia warned.
" I am breathing," I mumbled back annoyed. " I have been breathing for the last two hours and I seem to be getting no where. I still feel ten times heavier and my fingers are still tingling."
" Its because your not used to having your spiritual pressure leaking out so quickly. Keep concentrating," Rangiku reassured.
" But shouldn't you guys already know what my power is since you can sense it and all."
" No," Rukia said, " unlike soul reapers and other spiritual creatures your human. And powers that humans obtain are unpredictable and harder to read. So with that said we are going make you keep drawing up your spiritual pressure until your powers wake enough for us to determine." Pushing my back slightly her face turned serious. " So keep breathing."
Breathe…ok…breathe and try to summon, closing my eyes I lifted my hands once again. And concentrate…easy enough…taking a deep breath did as Rukia entrusted me early and summoned all my spiritual pressure towards my hands. The tingling increased, while the weight decreased. Opening my eyes I concentrated on the boulder lying ahead of me.
For some reason I could already. " Wha…" was I all I managed to get out before the boulder exploded, black like energy spears spreading everywhere and spreading around the arena floating gently through the air.
" That's pretty impressive," Urahara said. Looking up I noticed he held a cane in one hand as he pointed at one of the spears. . " For someone who's only been training for two hours." He turned towards me his eyes visible. " And that spiritual pressure is also incredible."
" Wow," I mumbled as I held up my hands, which were now glowing a bright purple. " H-how'd I do that?" I asked him looking up.
" Spiritual pressure." He replied. Jumping from their corners the gang surrounded me. Joel being the first in line. " You seem to be loaded with it." He observed. " In fact these purple balls are balls of spiritual pressure, or at least that is what I've hypothesis so far."
" I see I'm going to have to watch out for you Molly," Joel laughed. I smiled while still staring in wonder at my hands. Reaching out Joel started to touch one of the orbs.
" No," Yoruichi warned as she jumped in front of me. " We are still not completely sure what effect these spears with have. Its best if Molly do the honors."
" Ok," I mumbled. Reaching out with my still glowing hand I went to grab at the smallest sphere expecting pain. The ball of purple spun for a moment over my hands for a before setting, hovering over my palm calmly. " I did it," I said.
" Amazing," Rukia said as she walked in between the several orbs that floated through the air. " They feel so warm, even through I'm not touching them. Almost as if its…"
This is so amazing…I thought to myself as I blocked out everyone's chatting around me and focused on the ball of purple light hovering above my hands. I wonder if I have to say some special words to make this thing work. Just like the others do before they do an attack? If so what should I say…or maybe I should just concentrate. Curling my fingers around the purple orb began to concentrate on the orb in my hand as wells as the ones surrounding us.
The orbs increased in glow and size almost doubling instantly. But still I continued. Doing what I had not idea. But something instead was telling me that whatever it was I had to continue.
" Spread…. and protect…" I whispered before I realized what I was saying.
" Wha…"
" Huh.."
" Mmmm…"
The orbs one by one began to spread and stretched out before us, their lights shining vibrantly creating a done like shield that spread from one side of the arena to the next.
" How'd I do…?" I instantly felt Yoruichi presence beside me.
" It's a shield. Made completely from your spiritual pressure from the feel of it. And it's strong."
Turning my gaze to Joel, I watched as his hand came up against the shield then slide down. Rangiku, Rukia, and Hitsugaya's did the same apparently believing that I could do such a thing.
" Can you break it down?" Yoruichi asked. I nodded.
" I think." Concentrating again I held out both my hands and mumbled the words "scatter" instantly the orbs began to crack and melt away. Until nothing but a small portion remained.
Dimming down it made it way back to my hands stopping only when it got there. Then turning my focus down I moved my hands swiftly out the way taking the orb with them.
" Hmmm… Well I'm impressed." He smiled. " Very impressed indeed. In only two hours you accomplished what would have taken normal humans a month of serious training to do. Even with all that spiritual pressure leaking out of you."
" Which now leads to part two of your training. Since you've already accomplished part one," Yoruichi replied. " Learning to control that power so that you will be able to configure any other special abilities you may have."
Nodding I stood up quickly. " Ok," I said. " I'm ready." I mean I've accomplished this much why not try and go for more?"
" That's what I like to hear. Now lets begin."
Kill the girl…a simpler solution that I believed it would be. Ulquiorra thought as he faced Grimmjow.
" You're probably not even going to do it," Grimmjow laughed. " You're too connected to her too." Leaning against the wall Grimmjow grinned. " Which when you think about it she does resemble that bitch you were so attached to back in Huedo Mundo. Even her spiritual pressure is the same."
Turning Ulquiorra began to walk away, no longer needed the assistance of Grimmjow. Since he had already gotten the answers he needed. " She's going to choose her own kind you know," Grimmjow chuckled. " They always do." Ulquiorra stopped in his tracks. " And leave you, just like the last bitch." Laughing out loud Grimmjow held his stance as Ulquiorra turned swiftly towards him a murderous intent in mind.
Then lunging Ulquiorra prepared to stab Grimmjow straight in the chest when he was interrupted by Lolli, who at that instant jumped from where she standing down below in front of Grimmjow.
" No, no, no big boy," she cooed as blocked his blow with her tough hands. " No one gets to my Grimmjow without going through me first. Got that."
Ulquiorra didn't reply. Pulling back he attacked again this time aiming for Lolli's chest. Somersaulting she dodged the blow just in the nick of time.
" Ha. And here I thought you were…" Flash stepping Ulquiorra appeared behind her. Then attacking again he hit her square in the shoulder. Sending her spawning to the ground below. " Dammit," she coughed.
Flashing back in front of Grimmjow Ulquiorra kept his back to him as he replied. " I have all I need to know from you Grimmjow. At least for now. Farewell." Folding his hands in his pockets he continued down the blood stained corridor at which he came. Mighting anyone who dared to test him again.
" Ahh…is it possible to say that every part of my body hurts right now?"
" Well yes and no," Joel replied as he let me in through my window. Now in my physical body I felt a little more in control. " At least Rin was happy to hear about you and your powers."
" Yeah. And Renji to, he couldn't believe that in four short hours I could accomplish so much." Lifting my hands I studied them. " I can't believe that I can even do what I did. Its all so amazing."
" Its not that amazing," Joel replied flopping down on my bed. Meditating on my pillow I waved my finger towards Joel. The pillow (with much effort from me) was suddenly clothed in purple aura as it moved towards Joel. Then dropping my finger the pillow followed my movements.
Another power I realized I had when I was in training with Yoruichi. So in the short list of things I could now do levitation was added, along with the ability to make shields and orbs of a variety of sizes. Yoruichi said there were a variety more things I could do as time went on but for now the extent of my powers.
" Hey," he yelled as he threw the pillow aside. " Ok I'll admit being able to move things around with your freaky mind is pretty damn cool." He admitted.
" See I get my way," I replied sitting on the bed next to him. After a moment of silence Joel lifted the pillow and slapped me playfully with it. Surprised I jumped immediately and grabbing the pillow beside his head I slammed it down against his face.
" Ow that hurt," he laughed. I laughed back. Then taking the pillow he pressed it up against my face at the same time he grabbed my wrist and flipped me on my back. Our faces lingered there for a moment inches apart before I wrestled him onto his back. Missing the edge of the bed, sending us both sprawling off the end.
My face was buried in his shoulder, as I made no real move to remove myself from his body. He's so warm…I thought…unlike Ulquiorra…he even smells different…Sighing Joel placed a hand on my back. I made no move to stop him.
" Molly…" he said. " I just want you to be happy," he replied. Sitting up from against his chest I studied his face. He was looking past me his face serious.
" What you don't think I'm happy," I smiled down at him. His eyes turned to me then. And I suddenly wished I hadn't said anything.
" You know what I mean, you stubborn girl," he said. " I want you too be truly happy, completely happy. Not just momentary. Like you are now. I want you to be happy from your heart."
" I'm trying," I mumbled looking away from his face so he couldn't see the tears welling up in my eyes. Sitting up he took me with him. So I was on my knees in between his long legs. Then pulling me forcefully up against his chest he gave me a tender hug.
" Then try a little harder," he said.
Placing both my hands against his chest I chuckled. " You're an idiot," I said against his shoulder.
" The one and only," he said. I couldn't help but grin.
I awoke late that night feeling Ulquiorra's familiar presence in the air.
" Ulquiorra," I mumbled rubbing my eyes.
Sure enough there was standing beside my window his hand upon the seal as he glanced out as if waiting for something. Throwing my legs over the bed I stood up, forgetting the ache the motion sent through my body. " I didn't think you would be back so soon," I said nearing closer to him. His eyes reminded fixed on the view outside.
I suddenly couldn't explain why but I wanted him to look my way. I wanted to look in his eyes…those beautiful green eyes.
" Tell me Molly. How much do you value life?"
" What do you mea…" before I could finish my sentence I felt Ulquiorra's cold fingers curl tightly around my neck and push me against the wall. Choking I managed to cough out his name. " Ulquiorra…?" I coughed as he tightened his grip. Grabbing his wrist I attempted to pull his hands from my neck. Gaining no success.
His eyes cold and just as emotionless as ever stared aloofly into mine. Surging all my spiritual pressure into my hands I watched as they flared the same purple tint as they did during my training, then the orbs form around the room. He didn't flinch nor look away from my gaze. He really wants to kill me…to break the bond…I won't fight him…I won't. Closing my eyes I allowed myself to power down, and instead sircame to the feeling of him choking the life out me.
" I could kill you girl," he stated. And you would sit here and let me take your life."
Looking down I struggled to find the words to say to him. " Well I…"
" Do you really not value life?" His fingers then loosened around my neck until they were more like a cold compress than a choker. I didn't answer I couldn't answer. Bending down he stopped when his mouth was inches from my ear. " You must dwell girl," he said his cold breath hitting my aching neck and making me shiver.
" Ulqui…"
" Do you hear me girl?" He asked as he moved his hand upward letting it rest on my jaw, the tip of his thumb on my bottom lip, As he stared all he while down at me. Nodding I went to say something back when he silenced me by moving his thumb gently across my lips as fascinated by their feel.
Blushing I tried to turn my face away from his but he held me tightly.
" Ulquiorra…" I sighed. " I want you to live to…" I said. " I don't want you to die. Not by hands or anyone else's. I want you to live…along with me…so… " Lifting up on my toes I pressed my lips gently against his non responding ones. Suddenly taken back by the unguarded way he let me press my lips against his I moved away from him slowly.
The pressure inside of me began to build and I was suddenly aware of the purple orbs beginning to form without my guidance. Pulling away Ulquiorra placed a white hand to his lips. " That was not expected," he said his voice sounding almost surprised.
Blushing I replied back, " Sorry…I didn't mean to…and…I don't know what just came over me." Swiping my hand over the nearest orb I made it disappear before continuing. " Lets just pretend that didn't happen," I said heading back to my bed.
" Such a small thing as that bothers you?" Ulquiorra asked as his eyes drifted down to where I was perched on the fence. " A kiss," he said.
" Well um I guess since…a kiss when directed in a certain way can mean a lot of things." I said the blush coming to my face. His green eyes stayed locked where they were.
" Like what girl? Explain." He demanded. I shrugged.
" You know like one kiss could mean love, or the other friendship, or one could be reserved for just those in your family," I said adverting my eyes to the ground away from his demanding stare.
After what seemed like an eternity of silence he stepped in front of me in one long stride. " And what was that a sigh of?" he demanded coldly. I looked up surprise almost loosing my balance. Gazing away I attempted to piece together in my own mind why I kissed him the first place.
" It meant nothing," I whispered my head down. " Nothing at all." Raising my head I smiled at him. " Just a spur of the moment is all. Why don't I just tell him the truth…I wanted to know what I would feel like to kiss you…?" I guess what I really wanted to tell you is that I with a little training from Yoruichi I discovered I had a new power. But I guess by looking around the room you already figured out that much…" I felt my voice trail off as Ulquiorra continued to stare at me.
" You must dwell girl," thinking about his earlier comment I couldn't help but blush. Reaching up I placed my fingers on my bruised neck. He really wants me to live. Does that mean he cares?
" Ulquiorra…earlier you said I must live. Well I want to take back what I said about the kiss meaning nothing..." Glancing up I locked eyes with him. Brown against green, I felt the pressure build in the room. " That'll be our promise to each other. Our promise to each other that no matter what we'll live. Ok Ulquiorra."
He glanced at me for a moment before closing his eyes and nodding. " Very well," he agreed.
"And you best not forget," Molly winked, as she lay upon her bed. Ulquiorra watched her all the while still remembering the smell of her hair as she neared closer the feel of her warm lips upon his cold ones. Surprised at the moment he didn't know what to do except stand where he was.
" Its our promise to each other," she said smiling. " Our promise to live no matter what."
" That girl…Molly…" Brushing his fingers across his lips hurriedly he recaptured the feel of her lips if only for that small moment to the back of his mind, for later times to come.
To promise me such a thing by a kiss, it would surely mean she saw as…a friend…lov…cutting himself short Ulquiorra reached a white hand out to the young woman, gently pushing her scrambled hair out her face, then letting his eyes roam over her beautiful face he for once in his existence thought about the next day's events and what was to come with small hope in mind.
" Your yawning again," Rin replied as we walked down the corridor towards the next class. Her usual book in her hand, only this time instead of a maid's outsfit she wore some sort of school uniform that consisted of a white shirt with a bow and a short ruffed skirt.
" Am I?" I asked as I pushed back my hair from my face.
" Should I tell Joel that you aren't getting enough sleep?" She asked me. Smiling I stopped in place.
" No. I'm getting plenty enough sleep. I'm just a bit dowsy. And besides he said he wouldn't be back from that mission or what ever for a while. So its just you and me now."
" Should I go and get us a table for lunch then?"
" No. I think we should go to the special place. I kinda wanna practice my shields and techniches Yunachi showed me yesterday."
" Your neck," she started, " and those bruises, they look as if someone has been choking you."
Touching my neck I acted surprised as if I didn't know what she was talking about. Through this morning before leaving I pounded my neck with my mother's makeup. " It must have happened yesterday when me and Joel were wrestling," I excused smiling. Her eyes drifted to the book in her hands.
" Very well then," she replied.
" Now come on. I want to get an early start on my training before the others come." Grabbing her hand I ran ahead dragging her behind me.
Omg she kissed him....I cant really believe it. What's going to happen when Joel finds out? He's totally going to flip....he already doesnt like Ulquiorra...Wow..I cant wait to write the next chapter...and Molly's powers i wonder if their going to get any stronger....i really dont know but I can't wait to start writing again....Yay! So excited...
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