Orhime walked back from the Market, 3 bags of groceries in her hands. Once they had finished training, they all realised there was no more food left. So Rangiku sent her to buy someone. Sigh, orhime couldn't help but get distracted the entire way through training. She couldn't help but be worried about Hinako. After what had happened to Toushiro, her friend seemed to be a little distant. Knowing Hinako. Shes probably blaming herself.
Just as she approaches the street, she sees a flash of black and yellow hair. Ulquiorra and Nadako? I wonder where there going?... Ulqui told me to trust him, but following them won't do any harm. She made sure that she was a good distance away from them.. There talking all serious.. I wonder..
"Wait a second Sakai"Ulquiorra said walking up to the bushes. Shoot he's found me... Suddenly a hand places on my mouth and pulls me away.
"Quierra?"Nadako said.
"Its nothing"Ulquiorra said and followed after her. Orhime glanced up at the person who saved her.
"Tark-onii-tan?"Orhime said shocked. He reveals the rest of the bush.
"Hallie and Nel?"Orhime said.
"Yeah"Nel said.
"I'm confused, what are you guys doing?"Orhime said.
"Were spying on Ulquiorra just like you. Hadn't you noticed how he's been so silent the entire day? Though he often whispers something to Nadako"Hallibell said.
"Not just that. Grimmjow has been missing as well and I thought if we followed these two. We would find him"Nel said. "Not just that since ancient times, even if the two sides were suppose to be at war. The Sakai and Hiffeiko have always been close. They kept away many secrets as well"
Orhime wasn't surprised by this new piece of information. Since she had actually seen Ulquiorra talk to Nadako earlier on.
"So you think that there hiding something?"Orhime said. Nel nodded.
"So that's about it"Stark said.
"Wait what about you?"Orhime said. As they got out the bushes and stood up.
"Oh me. There's unfinished business I have"Stark said. Unfinished business?... He didn't say anymore of that and we continued to follow Ulquiorra and Nadako.
Ulquiorra let's out a large sigh, he wasn't stupid. He knew they were tailing him. "Hold on one second Saki". Nadako gave me a confused look, but he ignored it and blasted the bushes with a green cero. Moments later..
"OUCHIE! That hurt so much!"
The first one who came out was Neliel, bruises on her arm.
"How come were unharmed?"Stark said coming out.
"That's because your the primera you slipped past it"Nel pouted. He rolls his eyes as Orhime and Hallibell came out with a orange shield activated.
"MOU! Hime, you should of put the shield around me!"Nel said.
"Gomen but Hallie was closest to me"Orhime said.
"Ahem"Ulquiorra said interrupting them. All 4 of them formed in to a line.
"Hime say gomen"Nel said.
"I won't..Ulqui, you told me to trust you. But I can't if your keeping
secrets"Orhime said.
"I second that thought. Schiffer you going to tell us or what?"Stark said.
"Don't act like you don't know Coyoute"Ulquiorra said.
"It's..that right?"Stark said. He nodded. "Man what a pain".
"Hime. You guys can follow? It's not really much"Ulquiorra said. The others followed behind him.
Once they got there, Grimmjow stood there waiting with another tall guy. Apart from he had midnight blue hair with light blue streaks.
Ulquiorra knew this person right away.
"Sakai Ren"Ulquiorra said. As Nadako embraced the guy.
"Been awhile Quierra-San"Ren said.
Orhime glanced over at both of them. They seem to know eachother. But thus guy, he seemed so familiar to her. Midnight blue hair, where have I seen him before? He seems to have some features of nadako and Grimmjow. Other than that he's so much mature..his eyes are..no what am I doing?
"It's certainly been awhile"the guy said. Ulquiorra nodded.
He turns to see me. "What a beauty youve become Ku"
"Eh.."Orhime was startled when the guy kissed her hand. "Errm I don't mean to be rude but who are you?"
"I see. Well I'm Sakai Ren, Nadako and Grimmjows brother"Ren said.
"What was our relationship before?"Orhime found herself asking.
"You were supposed to be my wife"Ren said.
"Eh..but me an ulqui.."Orhime stammered. Suddenly Ulquiorra appears in front of me. "That's enough Ren. She doesn't remember that much".
"My how scary.. Alright then even I can be reasonable.. "Ren said.
"Geez bro. Don't harass Orhime"Grimmjow said.
"Who?"Ren said.
"Um me. My names Inoue Orhime, segunda espada to sosuke aizens army. Well I
guess I use to be Kura Himenko in my previous life"Orhime said.
Ren nodded. "Then ..I know all of you here. But your new names I do not know".
"Zero espada, Tia Hallibell"Hallibell said.
"Primera Espada Coyoute Stark"Stark said.
"Terecra Espada Neliel Tu Odversick"Nel said politely.
"Cuatro Espada. Schiffer Ulquiorra"Ulquiorra said coldly. Why is he being so cold to Ren-San? He seems so nice.
"Quinto Espada.. Jagerjaques Grimmjow"Grimmjow said.
"I see now. There not really different from your other names"Ren commented.
Before he could ask me anything.
"Oi ORHI? You hear! Dam girl all you had to do was get the groceries and now Rangikus starting a drinking party"Tatsuki said appearing out of know where.
"Ah gomen Tatsu-chan. Shes seriously started drinking? Don't worry I'll stop her"Orhime said.
"G-"Tatsuki paused. Orhime noticed her gaze was on Ren.
"I'm Sakai ren and you are?"Ren said.
"Arisa Tatsuki. 4th seat of squad 11"Tatsuki said.
"Shinigami?"Ren questioned.
"Uh well. Look at the time, we should all get back right? We still have things to discuss as well"Orhime said.
Everyone nodded and well all headed to Urhara shoten. Where Rukia and Ichigo were in deep conversation with Rangiku.
"Rangiku-San? I thought you were drunk"Orhime said slightly confused.
"I was. But Taichoooooo was so cruel to me! "Rangiku pouted. Taicho? That means.. Momo appears in the door way slowly followed by Toushiro. "YO"
"Cous!"Orhime smiled happily and hugged him.
"Alright alright hime"Toushiro said.
"I'm so glad your better"Orhime said.
"Thanks to Bed wetter Momo"Toushiro said grinning at Momo.
"I wouldn't of been able to do it without the help of Shuuei"Momo said praising him.
"Actually Nadeshiko gave me the idea"Shuuei said.
"It wasn't anything really"Nadeshiko said blushing.
Toushiro notices a familiar midnight blue hair guy beside Nadako.
"Nadeshiko no hime i presume?"the guy said to Nadeshiko. Nadeshiko gave the guy a small nod. He turns to face me.
"Who are you?"Ren said.
"Jubantai taicho, Hitsugaya Toushiro"Toushiro paused at his confused expression. " Matsue Toshikiro".
"Ah. It certainly has been awhile"Ren said. He raised his White eyebrow. "Gomen, but who are you?"
"Sakai Ren"Ren said. Sakai? Ren immediately turns to face Momo.
"Gobantai Taicho, Hitsugaya Momo"Momo said. "Shiroshi Hinako no hime".
"I see. So in the end you two did get married. What ashame for my best friend, but he will have to get over it"Ren said. He nodded. "But why are you here?"
"We need his help for the training"Nadako said.
"I appreciate the help. But Rangiku already has everything done"Toushiro said. Just then Rangiku stops talking to Ichigo and Rukia.
"NANAI? WTF is SAKAI REN DOING HERE?"Rangiku yelled.
"Who are you?"Ren said.
"3rd squad taicho. Matsumoto Rangiku"Rangiku said. "Ouei Ranako".
"Rangiku-San, calm down"Orhime said. She does so.
"He's here to help with the training"Toushiro said.
"We don't need help"Rangiku said bitterly.
"Come on, haven't you guys forgiven me yet?"Ren said.
"Eh? Forgiven.."Orhime said.
Shoot she still doesn't remember yet. I can't remind her.
"No we haven't. The only members of Saki we can actually trust is Jagerjaques over there. Nadako only just barely"Toushiro responded.
"Why my brother? Isn't he less trust worthy"Ren said.
"No. Since I'm part of Aizens army, I've already sworn my alliance to him"Grimmjow said.
Toushiro didn't like the whole sworn my alliance thing. But what could he do about it? The espadas right now were the only people they could trust.
"You know. It's true we haven't forgiven you, or Shuriya. But we do need some more updates on the 2nd class households. So I think it's best if your willing to help us"Momo said.
Momo?...
"I will. Since there isn't much of a choice. If my sister did not still have a crush on that emo guy over there. I'll never do this"Ren said.
He saw Orhime flinch, and sighed. "That's very nice, but we all know Hime and Ulquiorra have been dating for quite sometime now".
He grinned at RENs shocked face.
"How long?"Ren said.
"4 years right?"Toushiro said. Orhime nodded, a smile on her face. "I'm glad too. I finally got over you Ichigo".
"Eh..you liked me?"Ichigo said. Everyone laughed then apart from ren, nadako and Nadeshiko.
"Well duh"Grimmjow said.
"Baka didn't you know?"Rukia said.
"I did try to tell you"Tatsuki said.
"But knowing Ichi he would never listen"Nel said.
"How was I suppose to know?"Ichigo said confused.
Orhime found herself grinning. Everyone was getting along with eachother. Even though they were shinigami, espadas or humans. It should always be this way.
"ORHIME-San!"a voice said. She looked up to see Aoki.
"Eh..aoki-San?"Orhime said.
"Aoi..?"Ulquiorra and Toushiro said at the same time.
"Shinji he's..he's been"Aoki paused seeing Ren. "..you..."
Aoki-San. There's something wrong with her now, she's..
"May I ask who you are?"Ren said.
"9th division Taicho, chief commander of the secret ops 1st generation. Ariyosho Aoki"Aoki whispered.
A strong gust of wind appeared then. "A member of the ariyosho household still alive? No no, this won't do".
Orhime saw that Ren was reaching for his zanpakatou. No..I have to do something. However before she could, two blades protected Aoki.
"..you guys.."Aoki said.
"Your death was our fault last time"Ulquiorra said.
"We didn't want to kill you. This time we will do.."Toushiro paused.
"Anything it takes to protect you"both boys said at the same time.
There..that's right. Aoki-San told me that it was them who stabbed her. I see now.
"Tch..."Ren said.
"I don't believe your duties matter anymore since the households have fallen. Plus..that incidence was like 5 centuries ago. You guys must of found evidence that-"Orhime was cut of by Aoki.
"It's fine. Orhime, whatever you say. Members of the Saki never listen"Aoki
said.
As she said that, the air around them seemed to get colder. No one spoke, it would of stayed silent. But..something unexpected happened.
"ORHIME-CHAAAN!"a sing song voice sang. Orhime glanced up at the person who suddenly hugged her. A girl with long reddish hair with pink highlights.
The person looked so different now and she didn't recognise her at first. Till she saw the tall brown hair guy and black hair guy.
"Mizuro...Keigo. That means your.."Orhime said. Suddenly Tatsuki punched the person. "Chizuru! Get of Orhi".
"OUCH! What the heck was that for!"Chizuru yelled.
"I told you to let go of her. Gosh she's already got a boyfriend now. Plus she's never been gay!"Tatsuki shouted.
"Eh..is this true Hime?"Chizuru said.
"Ah huh. He's over there, Ulqui come here for a second"Orhime said. Ulquiorra does so.
"This is my friend Chizuru, Chizuru this is my boy friend Schiffer
Ulquiorra"Orhime introduced.
"Ah bummer.."Chizuru said.
"Nice to see you again Orhime"Mizuro said kindly.
"Yeah you as well"Orhime said.
"Wow Orhime, you came back with so many friends. Who are they?"Keigo said. As if right on cue, everyone began introducing themselves.
"Coyoute Stark"Stark said boredly.
"Tia Hallibell"Hallibell said.
"Neliel Tu Odversick. But you guys can call me Nel"Nel said.
"Schiffer Ulquiorra"Ulquiorra said.
"Jagerjaques Grimmjow"Grimmjow said.
"Hitsugaya Toushiro"Toushiro said.
"Umm..I'm...Hitsugaya Momo"Momo said.
"Kawii. Sister?"
"No"
"Related somehow? Cousin"
"no"
"Lover?"
"Well actually married"Momo whispered. But chizuru heard. "Let me guess Shinigami as well?"
Orhime was taken back by this. Chizuru knew about shinigami?
"Gobanati taicho".
"I'm Saki Nadako"Nadako said.
"Saki Ren"Ren said.
"I'm Hitaka Nadeshiko. Nice to meet you"Nadeshiko said politely.
"Matsumoto Rangiku"Rangiku said.
"Ariyosho Aoki. Haven't seen you in awhile Chizuru"Aoki said.
They hugged each other which confused Orhime. How long have I been gone? Everyone seems to know each other now. There all so close..
"Wow Hime, you've changed a lot"Keigo said.
"He he not really. But I am stronger now so I guess"Orhime said.
"Alright! Let's take this inside now? I'm sure we all have loads to tell
Each other. Chizuru, Keigo and Mizuro do you guys want to stay over?"Tatsuki said.
"Thanks for the offer but once we've talked we will head back to our new apartments "Chizuru said.
Apartments? What happened to there parents. What's happened since I've gone.
"Wow more guests. Well come inside.."Gin said from the door way. Something happened..what..
"Gin, what happened to Rukia and Kurosaki?"Orhime asked.
"They went to kill some hollows"Gin said. Orhime nodded and went inside with the others. She knew Gin was lying since there had been no hollows in the time she spent here.
Something happened to this town while I was gone. Something awful no something devastating struck this place. Someone did this all..I'm sure, orelse why would chizuru , keigo and mizuro move away for awhile? Why would everyone suddenly decide to trust humans? It doesn't seem right to me. Something happened and I'm going to find out.