It was a hard battle in Magnolia between Fairy Tail and Noches Espada. However, it ended up becoming unfinished and Noches Espada retreated. Everyone regrouped back at the guildhall and this was hard on some people, but they all tried to stay strong for it's only a matter of time until they return.

"I can't believe Ulquiorra was really a spy." Rukia said.

"I'm finding it hard to believe he was a spirit slayer like Grimmjow and Ichigo." Chad said.

"The next time I see that punk, he's getting a face full of my fists." Renji said. Everyone was pretty mad that one of their best was never truly loyal to the guild.

"Save it, Renji." The team turned to Ichigo as Orihime was trying to heal him. Ichigo hasn't forgotten what Ulquiorra did. He practically shot Ichigo's pride. "The only person that's going to beat him is me."

"That's enough, everyone." Erza said as she clapped her hands together to gain everyone's attention. "Noches Espada will return if they are after Orihime and we must be ready. If only we can figure out what they're after. Perhaps we can get ahead of them."

"I think I have someone who can help with that." Grimmjow said as he brought out Luppi with him chained to a chair and the chains kept him from using magic. After his fight with Grimmjow, he was captured and this was their only chance to know more about the guild.

"Reject"

…

Noches Espada

Noches Espada returned to their base of operations after they failed to capture Orihime. Aizen sat in a thrown while he was talking to his two generals, Gin and Kaname.

"I'm confused. Why did we pull out when we were winning?" Gin said.

"Ulquiorra failed in obtaining Orihime Inoue." Aizen said.

"So? We could have just sent someone else to get her." Gin said.

"That's enough, Gin. We shouldn't question Lord Aizen." Kaname said.

"As long as there is a member of that guild with her, it will be difficult." Aizen said. "More specifically, if it's a member on the same caliber as that Ichigo Kurosaki. We would need her separated from the others. Now that the Eight Hollow Swords have been reunited, it should be easier. The eight members of that team and their power is among the best." As Aizen talked about them, they regrouped. Ulquiorra entered another room and could feel the power of the other seven.

"Well, look who is back after so long."

"What took you so long? Were you getting acquainted with your new friends?"

"I even heard that you failed."

"Be quiet. I have returned after being trapped in that distasteful guild and that's all that matters." Ulquiorra said.

"If you say so. Looks like the time for relaxing is over." One man had brown hair with a goatee. He had a blue emblem on his left hand and carried two guns. Aizen spoke about each one of them while they were all talking.

"We have Coyote Starrk, the Lone Wolf."

"This is ridiculous. We're just fighting mere children." There was also an old man with a mustache, dark tanned skin, and scars over his face.

"Baraggan Louisenbairn, the Arrogant."

"Foolish yes, but they do have power." Ulquiorra said.

"Ulquiorra, the Lightning Spirit."

"Give me a break. An official guild is nothing, but filled with weaklings." This man had long black hair with an eye patch and carried a staff with that was chained to him with two crescent moon-shape blades and his mark was black on his tongue.

"Nnoitora Gilga, the Destructor."

"No. We must recognize their strength. Fairy Tail is the strongest in all of Fiore." Another man had dark skin that was bald. He had skull earrings with a bony necklace.

"Zommari Rureaux, the Submitter."

"I think you're all making a big deal out of nothing." This man had pink hair with glasses.

"Szayelaporro Granz, the Virus."

"Our enemy might be powerful, but it won't matter. Once Lord Aizen's plan comes true, they can't stop us." This mysterious figure sounded like he had two different voices with him wearing a long white mask with eight little holes in it.

"Aaroniero Arruruerie, the Excess."

"If you ask me, we should just crush those fairies." The last one was a large man with ridges on his head with it bald except he had black hair in a ponytail with sideburns.

"Finally, we have Yammy Llargo, the Rage. They are the Eight Hollow Swords and their magic will defeat even the toughest of wizards."

"Once again, you're missing the point." Ulquiorra said. "Our mission is to aid Lord Aizen for he will forever change the world. Soon, Fairy Tail will be eliminated no matter how you look at it. All for our master."

"Not to worry." Szayelaporro said as he adjusted his glasses. "Everything is going according to plan."

…

Fairy Tail

The entire guild gathered around Luppi. All of them tried to interrogate him so they can tell them everything they need to know about Noches Espada. Erza held out a sword to try and scare him.

"You will tell us everything we need to know." Erza said.

"Um, I don't think he will if we try to scare him." Orihime said.

"If you're thinking of being nice, it won't work." Rangiku said. "We don't have time to butter this guy up. We're in a hurry."

"You don't need to waste your time with any of that." Luppi said. "I'll gladly tell you everything, but only because I know none of you will be able to defeat Lord Aizen."

"Don't be so sure." Ichigo said. "Now, talk. What is Noches Espada up to and what does it have to do with Orihime?"

"Lord Aizen desires a power many think is a legend, but it is actually true." Luppi said. "A power that can change the very world itself into Lord Aizen's image, a world where he is ruler for all eternity."

"What is this power?" Erza said.

"Centuries ago, a tower made of magic crystal was created that's magic flows into the land." Luppi said. "It was made by an emperor during the times of war. His beloved family was lost and he made the tower in order to revive them. In fact, the idea for the R-System made by cults for Zeref was based off of it."

"The R-System?!" Erza said as it brought back horrible memories from her past.

"That's right, but this is far more powerful. It can actually change the world to however a person sees." Luppi said. That was a shocking fact to everyone. None of them heard of such power that can change the entire world to however a person sees it. "Fearing of what it could do, many cowards band together to have it sealed away. Lord Aizen plans to use that power and from then on, he will decide how the world will be and I know it will be glorious."

"You mean a world ruled by a madman?" Erza implied.

"How can they gain access to that kind of power?" Uryu said.

"We can't. The tower was sealed away a long time ago and even having it unlocked is not that easy." Luppi said. "There are a few keys that are necessary to unlock the seal and to take the power even further. There's the Kleidi tis Istorias and the Kleidi tis Méllontos."

"Why does that sound familiar?" Ichigo said.

"Because the Kleidi tis Istorias is that key thing Lost Treasure tried to steal from Blue Pegasus." Uryu said.

"That's right and it's in our possession thanks to Lost Treasure retrieving it for us. So is the Kleidi tis Méllontos. That was used to power the D.E.C." Luppi said. "Lord Aizen wouldn't have acquired it if it weren't for Ivan and Ten Rave."

"Did Aizen manipulated Lost Treasure and Ten Rave to obtain the keys?" Erza said.

"That's right. Not only will those unlock the seal, but they will fill the tower with magic power to recreate the world's past, present and future." Luppi said with a darkened look. "There's only one item left we need for us to activate it and that is you, young lady." His eyes were on Orihime and they all turned to him.

"Me?" Orihime said.

"To be more precise, your magic." Luppi said. "Your magic is an ancient and lost form of magic known as Reject. You actually have the ability to reject anything, even what the gods themselves have set."

"What?!" Orihime said.

"Orihime really has that kind of power?!" Rukia said. This was a surprise to everyone. No one knew her magic, but none of them expected it to be a power like that.

"That's right. Your healing power restores what was lost, your defending power rejects practically everything, and your attacking power can completely erase something or someone's existence." Luppi said. "Your magic is the final key needed."

"This plan of theirs is madness." Uryu said.

"But this explains what they are up to." Chad said.

"So all they have to do is get their hands on Orihime and they can recreate the world however they like." Grimmjow said. Ichigo got up to Luppi and grabbed his shirt to pull him to his face.

"Tell us where that tower is so we can destroy it or tell us where your hideout is." Ichigo said.

"Lord Aizen never shared that information with me." Luppi said. "As for our hideout, Noches Espada has branches all throughout Fiore. Not even I know where Lord Aizen is. You might as well make your last moments count. When Lord Aizen unleashes that power, you won't remember your lives the way it was. All of you will think Lord Aizen has always been your ruler and he will be forever. That power will also grant him immortality where he will rule over everyone." He laughed like a maniac. Ichigo got so furious at him that he gave a furious right hook and knocked Luppi out again. Orihime has taken it worse than anyone else. She's the key for Noches Espada's plan.

"The time for act is now." Erza said. "We can't allow Noches Espada to succeed. Everyone get to work! Find out whatever you can about this tower. We must find it and destroy it so it can never be used. It's dangerous to have that kind of power out in the world. We must also locate Noches Espada's base of operations to stop them. Find the one the master is in and that shall be the end." Everyone got to work on finding whatever they could….except Orihime. She felt faint and needed to sit down.

"Orihime?" Ichigo said to get her attention and her friends gathered around her. "Are you alright?"

"Of course she isn't alright you idiot." Renji said.

"I was asking her, not you." Ichigo said.

"All Noches Espada has to do is obtain me and that will be that." Orihime said.

"Orihime, you know none of us will let that happen to you." Uryu said.

"That's right. Everyone is going to protect you until we defeat these guys." Rukia said.

"But I don't want people to lose their lives because of me." Orihime said. "Noches Espada will stop at nothing until they have me. They won't even hesitate to kill like Ulquiorra tried to do with Ichigo. I don't want people to be killed."

"Well, you don't expect us to give up, do you?" Ichigo said as he placed his hands on her shoulders. "I know those hairpins were a gift from your brother, but I bet he wouldn't have if he knew how much trouble they would have caused. There are many people that don't want others to risk their lives, but they do it because they care. Orihime, you're one of us and if you like it or not we'll protect you even if it kills us." Orihime looked around and saw all of them were in agreement with him. Orihime's never been happier to have friends that care so much about her. Orihime began to feel a lot better as tears of happiness flowed down and she hugged Ichigo for his words. Ichigo felt a little embarrassed, but that luckily changed to joy for her, but that was about to disperse. Someone tried to walk in the guild and had to lean against the doorframe for support.

"Orihime." Orihime looked to the door and tears were about to flow out for she saw someone she thought she would never see again.

"Sora?!" Orihime's brother who she thought was dead has returned.

…

Ichigo: When Orihime was first revealed, she never told us about her family because she didn't remember her parents and her brother was thought to be dead. Now, he mysteriously returns and we travel to Orihime's old home where we will learn more about her past. It also leads us to more than we thought.

Next time: Sora and Orihime Inoue

Ichigo: The past is revealed about a girl who is stronger than a god.