Heroes Come Back

Chapter 10

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Can any wars ever be justified? Perhaps there is no right or wrong answer.

However, one must always know when to retreat. As the warships were forced to retreat from the 3 years long struggle, the defeat, the lost of resources, and more significantly – lives lost, it was not a proud moment.

To add salt to the wound, the defeated Aizen troops appeared at their manor, not the least expecting the special police force led by two blondes.

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Lightly humming as the auburn head worked her way around the small kitchen filled with beautiful aroma, she shrieked when a pair of arms snaked around her waist.

"... Morning Ichi,"

"I hate waking up and you're not beside me," Her husband with his trademark scowl held her closer, "What are you doing?"

She turned to him with a blazing smile, "Preparing for tomorrow's party, love. I want Mika's 3rd birthday to be very extra special!"

"Need any help?" he offered, while nuzzling lazily in the crook of her neck.

"It's fine, I'm sure you have plenty of work,"

Ichigo scowled further at the reminder of his work. As leader of Southern village, his paper work never ends. He did not have as many assistants as he did previously as the leader of Aizen clan, everything being on a smaller scale.

"Besides, Nemu is looking after Mika today. I have all the time to prepare for the party."

Orihime leaned into her husband's muscular form and gave him a quick kiss. But he held her firm and expertly deepened it. He soon traced his kisses along her jaw and down to her neck, then back up to her sensitive earlobes.

"Ichi... d-don't y-you have to work?"

Breathing heatedly over her soft milky skin, "I thinking of working on another baby..."

Grey eyes widened in surprise and slight puzzlement. "Are you sure?"

"I know it's been hectic all this while, but the war is finally over. Everyone seems to have forgotten about the lock and the key. Our lives here are pretty much stable." The once ruthless leader grinned like a child as he lifted his gaze to his speechless wife, "That is, well... If you're willing to bear me another one.. or two..."

Pressing her index finger to her lips, the auburn head stared coyly into his eyes with a look he recognized instantly.

"We can't take too long," Orihime whispered seriously while wrapping her arms around her husband's neck.

"I'll work extra hard and fast, your highness," the orange head chuckled while carrying his giggling wife to their bedroom.

Scene 3

Who in the hell let them in?

"What is the meaning of this, Hirako Shinji?" the Aizen mastermind questioned while hiding his wrath.

"It's called a warrant," Shinji casually waved the piece of paper in front of the Aizen leader and advisor, "For the list of bribery offences, that's how you managed to use the nation's fund for your wars, and the cruel measures employed by your troops-"

"Look, it's called a war, there's bound to be bloodshed. In the battle field, we win some and lose some." Stark defended.

"We have evidence to show that the tactics employed by the Aizen troops were far from humane," Shinji said as he opened a file with multiple journals and black-white pictures. "Not just towards the enemy troops, the prisoners of war, but even the civilians!"

"Look, if the wars are victorious, everyone celebrates. If the wars are lost, we get charged? I say that's hypocrisy, Hirako Shinji."

"Take a good look at these pictures. Skinning the victims? Feeding them to wild dogs? I will reveal these to the public, Aizen! Let's see what the jury decides when you go to trial."

Hiyori caught Stark's unresisting arms and hand cuffed them. Just as she turned to Sousuke, she paused as a sharp burning sensation hit her.

"HI-HIYORI!"

Shinji cried in horror as his wife fell lifelessly to the ground. His eyes turned wide and bloodshot as he cradled his wife.

The rest of the police squad had rushed into the house when they heard the gunshot. Aizen Sousuke was nowhere in sight, but they caught sight of Stark scrambling upstairs.

"FREEZE!"

Stark continued to run, but with his hands cuffed, he was defenceless.

"Aizen-sama, wait!"

The Aizen leader finally caught sight of Sousuke as the latter was headed for the secret escape route.

"You're leading them to me, I have to do this since you're only getting in my way,"

Stark's eyes were wide with disbelief as Sousuke tugged the scroll into his coat, then lifted his pistol to him.

Scene 4

An arrogant smirk was plastered on his usually scowling face as he remembered his morning romp with his lovely wife.

Damn, he felt energetic today. Shaking his head to clear off the steamy recollection – he wanted to finish his paper work before the end of the day so he could spend more time with his lovely wife and perfect angel of a daughter.

Reaching for another document, the orange head didn't notice the glass of water that was sitting dangerously close. The horrible sound of the glass crashing onto the concrete ground soon followed.

What is this unsettling feeling?

The loud banging on the door came next, without a warning the familiar faces charged into his office.

"Ichigo, we must hurry!"

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A dreamy blush covered her naturally radiant cheeks as she recalled the hot morning sex, and another steamy round in the showers.

Surprisingly, she was not tired. In fact, she was rejuvenated and quickly worked her way in the kitchen, putting the cake mix into the oven and the fresh produce nicely marinated for dinner.

Reaching for another utensil, the auburn head turned around abit too quickly and her elbow made contact with the glass of water at the edge of the horrible sound of the glass crashing onto the concrete ground soon followed.

What is this unsettling feeling?

The loud banging on the door got gave her a shock. Orihime hurriedly cleaned up the mess and rushed to the door,

"Oh, Orihime! I'm s-s-sorry!"

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Scene 5

Panting as he reached the woods, the dark brown haired man finally spotted a familiar pathway as described by his silver haired left hand man.

He had warned Aizen about the special police and prepared a horse for him in the Aizen manor's secret escape exit with a map to his hideout.

I knew I could trust you.

"Gin,"

"How are you Aizen-sama?"

The man merely nodded and followed the silver haired into the hideout.

"Where's Stark?"

"Got rid of him," Aizen stated as a matter of fact as they entered an old dungeon while Gin grinned widely.

As they sat on the tatami floor, the dark haired man retrieved a thin long cylinder covered in blanket. Gin smiled as his red eyes met the treasure.

"Alas, you have the scroll! Congratulations Aizen-sama,"

Meanwhile, Rangiku who stood outside the room, was shocked. For the past three years, she had lived in this hideout with Gin. He'd leave every now and then for "business", but he'd never tell her anything.

Never had she suspected Gin was still working with Aizen Sousuke. She had enough! She had to warn others about Aizen Sousuke's location. Just as she turned, she was staring at the blonde bombshell with a bundle in her arms.

"Are you eavesdropping on Aizen-sama and Gin?" Halibel said menacingly.

"Tch. Why would I? I was about to enter the room,"

The strawberry blonde beauty followed Halibel and entered, since the two men had already heard them. She had to pretend, and think of another plan later.

"Don't worry Aizen-sama, tomorrow we'll state our bargain in exchange for the girl's life. Once we get them, we can run away from this place with the hidden treasures."

All four pairs of eyes now lay on the bundle in Halibel's care.

"Ne, whose kid is that?" Rangiku's eyes widened as she noticed the orange bangs – it's way too coincidental... she stepped forward but was stopped by Gin.

"So you brought that woman along, Gin?" Sousuke chuckled.

"Gin! Is that baby-? Please don't tell me you-" she cried and ready herself to run, "Unbelievable! I'm going to warn the others!"

Then, a loud smack was heard before the action so swift was noticed. A red mark appeared on the side of Ran's face. Her broken baby blue eyes stared at the attacker.

"Halibel, tie her up and give me the keys to the dungeon," Gin stared ahead, avoiding those broken blue eyes.

The dark skinned beauty handed the bundle over to Aizen and followed Gin's orders.

"NO! Let go off me, you bitch!" Rangiku wrestled against Halibel who had her arms pin behind her managed to tie her hands.

"Gin, you're a fucking jerk! Go to hell!"

"Come on Hali, show me to our room," Sousuke cradled the bundle followed Halibel out of the room, "We'll let Gin deal with his woman,"

Once everyone had left the small room, Ran thought he'd apologise for hitting her. She had never been hit in her entire life!

How wrong she was when she found herself locked in the old underground dungeon, pinned to the wall by the man who supposed to be the love of her life.

"I thought your loyalty was with me since I took you away 3 years ago," his words cold with venom, "And you're thinking of running to Ichigo and friends?"

Suddenly, his left hand was around her neck, sending shivers down her spine.

"It's not too late to turn back Gin! I followed you because I love you but I didn't think you're-"

His hand trailed over her cover bone, and down to her chest.

"Aizen-sama was right about you women,"

He was squeezing her mounds, while his other hand roughly pulled her robe apart. With her hands tied behind her, she could hardly fight against him. He was always the mad lover. In the back of his mind, he never knew when would be the last time he'd make love to her. So he'd always give her his all.

Now, as he forcefully rammed into her, causing screams of mixture with pleasure and pain from his lover, he did not stop his frantic thrusts.

He left harsh bites around her neck and breasts, marking her as forever his.

As he approached the edge and loaded his essence into her, he whispered words of farewell only for her ears.

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Blitch out (25 July 2010)

A/N: Sorry my dear readers, short and crappy chapter which I had to cut into half.

Posting the first part is just a sign that I've stop procrastinating. I've been lurking in fanfic with no muse to write at all for way too long. Bleach storyline has no inspiration (but no matter what happens, I've always been an Ichihime fan and I will forever be). Aside from that, there hasn't been any good fics or updates in Ichihime fanfics for ages as well. So, I'm back to kick some arses!

Plus, I promised zodious that I'd update today :)

As for the second un-posted part, I wasn't quite satisfied with somethings but at least now you all know I'm alive.

Once again, I thank all my reviewers, you are my sole motivation, really appreciate your kind words. *HUGS*