Authors note: Hey guys okay so I decided to make this into a story! I also changed Orihime's powers too, so you may be confused, but bare with me!

If you are confused just ask.

Another note: just to point out I will have a few lemons in this story in future chaps so bare that in mind.

I am also going to do multiple pairings so no hate please.!

Anyway hope you guys enjoy!

Chapter 1: Confessions

Ichigo stirred in his deep slumber. Images of an autumn haired girl flashed before his eyes. Her chestnut eyes stared into his. She began screaming as the flames engulfed her body. Her angelic hand shot out for his.

He reached out to safe the girl but his efforts were futile, she turned to ash. Ichigo awoke drenched in sweat, his heart was beating out of his chest, he clutched it, panting deeply.

He turned his head to the door when he heard a tapping noise. The door screeched open to reveal his raven haired friend Rukia. She smiled at him, "You're awake, I didn't expect for you to be up yet. How are you feeling, are you healing okay?"

"Um, I'm feeling much better thanks, who patched me up?". Rukia looked the other way a, her cheeks flushed a crimson colour "I did…". Ichigo stared her wondering what she was thinking, Never had he seen Rukia the strong fighter, blush before it was a first. "I'm glad you're feeling better. Urahara said you would recuperate quickly." Rukia stared at him with concerned eyes, she had been so worried about him since the last battle with Grimmjow, the Espada. Little to Ichigo's knowledge he wasn't invincible, he would do anything to protect his friends yet he would put himself in harm's way. Rukia sighed, his stubbornness would get the best of him, but that was one of the reasons she loved him.

"Hitsugaya wants all of us to meet with him, he said it's urgent, that we all attend." Rukia reached for his hand "I'm glad your by my side Ichigo, I don't know whether or not I would be alive if it wasn't for you. I guess I just wanna say thanks for everything you've done for me. I know my timing sucks but, I have something to confess to you….".

"Rukia?.." Ichigo studied her with worried eyes, he didn't know what was going through her mind but he wish he did, he waited paitently for her to respond.

After what seemed an eternity Rukia inhaled a sharp breath, "I love Ichigo Kurosaki, always have always will…" her cheeks flushed scarlet, she let out a breath that she didn't even realise she was holding.

Ichigo sat still in his bed, dumbfounded, he couldn't believe his ears. What could he say to her? Sure they were close but he never saw her like that, Rukia was like another little sister. Of course he cared for her but just not in that way.

Rukia finally broke the deafening silence that filled the air. "Say something" she whispered her voice barely audible Ichigo cleared his throat "I…. I don't know what to say Rukia … I em…."

Rukia peered up at him through her long lashes too embarrassed to look into his eyes. Her heart was racing through her chest, her skin burned from the sweat that trickled down her forehead. "Rukia, look I…. care for you honestly I do but…." Ichigo trailed off, not knowing how to let her down gently.

He had no experience in things like this sure he could kill hollows no problem but regular things like this were always difficult. He just didn't know. "But what Ichigo!" she cried, tears began to stream down the side her cheeks. She wiped them away quickly composing herself once more.

"I see. I have to go as I have said Hitsugaya wants to see us at the apartment blocks. I'll see you there." She marched through the door, storming off.

"Rukia! Wait!..." Ichigo sighed, what had he just done, broken her heart? He knew he didn't love Rukia but he would never want to hurt like especially not like this. Shaking his head, Ichigo threw on his black robes.

He jogged downstairs, waving to his sisters and father, he headed out quickly making his way to the apartment blocks.

Upon his arrival, he saw Hitsugaya team and Rukia, Renji, huddled up in a circle. Rukia looked up and avoided Ichigo's gaze, blushing once more remembering the recent conversation they had.

"Ichigo, good you're here, head captain Yamamoto has sent us an urgent message. Hitsugaya, pointed to the screen, the image of captain Yamamoto filled the screen.

"Head captain what's the situation?" Hitsugaya inquired, his face stern, but he was worried, it had to be something bad if the head captain himself was calling. He clutched onto his sword anxious for his response.

"It seems Aizen has sent troops to Karakura town, you all must prepare, after the battle is finished all of you must return to the souls society to protect it". They all nodded. They had very little time to prepare for this battle, but they knew it would eventually would come ever since the last attack.

Rangiku nodded, "You heard the captain get moving!" she roared. They all moved out preparing themselves for the road ahead. "This shit is about to go down!" Renji chuckled elbowing Rukia, whom seemed distracted paid little attention to him. Renji sighed.

They all looked at one another when they felt the ground shake, it sounded like heavy footsteps. It began to get louder, they followed the noise outside. Outside Yammy stood laughing, stamping his feet. "Yummy soul reapers! I could use a snack" he chuckled.

Along with Yammy, Grimmjow stood, smiling, as he locked eyes with Ichigo. Ichigo clenched his fist.

"I'm gonna give that bastard a piece of my mind" Ichigo said pulling out his sword, letting his anger get the better of him. Rukia watched Ichigo's eyes narrow, she still cared for him deeply and now they were going into battle, it was only going to get worse, she was scared for him.

Hitsugaya made the first blow, to Yammy, "team assemble out!" he shouted, his team followed suit.

Ichigo too began to fight lunging himself at Grimmjow, oh how he would get his payback. That's when he say her… The girl, appeared as an angel. Her autumn coloured hair fluttered in the mid wind. Her innocent chestnut eyes, looked up into his. She was dressed in a white formal short arrancar uniform.

Ichigo stilled, he recognised this girl, he had seen her before, in his dreams, and yet she appeared so familiar. He couldn't put his finger on it.

His thoughts were interrupted when Grimmjow used a full blown Hierro attack. Ichigo, fell to the ground, blood trickled down the side of his face. "Grimmjow you bastard!". He staggered to his feet. "I'll show you…" he began to form his hollow mask.

Orihime watched the orange haired man, so this was the infamous Ichigo Kurosaki. Her breath hitched when she saw his mask. A hollow, she couldn't believe her eyes, how could that be possible. He seemed so in control. She felt she had to know more, no she wanted to know more.

Feeling brave Orihime lunched herself at Grimmjow, sending him flying across the ground. Ichigo stared at her stunned at what he had just seen. She only said one word, reaching out her hand "Run!"…