Bleach INNER DEMON

Episode 16

As the rest of the group made their way to the tower where they believe you were being held while Rika battles with Ichigo and Orihime.

Rika and Ichigo clash their swords while Orihime provides support however her skills are very limited as Rika managed to avoid Ichigo's attack and stabs him in the shoulder which left Ichigo bleeding.

Orihime: "Kurosaki-kun Soten Kisshun".

Orihime quickly gets to work healing Ichigo wound while Rika waits for her to finish but she does lick the blood from her Zanpakto and smiles but only a slight.

Rika: "Oh it's taste but I prefer that man's better oh it was so warm it makes me so tingle I wonder how much the master has already taken I would have to guess 10% of his spirit energy is gone".

Ichigo quickly got back to the fight only this time he is using his Bankai to give an edge at least he hopes it will as he quickly charged at Rika who was enjoying the fight between them.

Rika: "Come on soul reaper give me your best show me that passion of battle just like the other one did".

Ichigo: "You want it well here it is".

Ichigo begins to charge his spirit energy which pulls and twists the air arround as black spirit energy begins to appear and all Rika did was smile.

Rika: "YES GIVE IT TO ME COME ON GIVE IT TO ME".

Ichigo: "GETSUGA TENSHO"

As the raging spirit energy flys towards Rika before and explosion appears as Ichigo returns to Orihime believing the battle was over until he was struck by a slash to the back causing him to look back and see Rika unharmed.

Orihime: "No way".

Rika: "If that's your best then your nothing but a child a shame you looked cute oh well".

Ichigo and Orihime watch as Rika held her zanpakto as the air circles arround her which also made the wind picks up.

Rika: "Show them love Risha".

Rika's zanpakto transforms into it's Shikai form as Ichigo makes quick motion to block as Rika appears before him with incredible speed giving Orihime no time to heal Ichigo as she also gets pushed back by the force of the impact.

Rika: "Beautiful that power is incredible but I'm sure you have more so give it to me".

Ichigo tries to push her back but as he was suddenly cut all over and the top of his clothes was completely destroyed and his mask was half broken but he was still able to use his Bankai.

Ichigo: "I think I understand your zanpakto's ability it's able to manipulate the wind and use it like an extra sword".

Rika: "Incredible but tell me are you sure it's manipulation is my zanpakto's ability".

As Rika said that Ichigo soon feels someone stab him in the back before looking back and sees Rika but this on was no illusion it was real but how could that be he already figured out her zanpakto manipulates the wind but now he was unsure as she pulls it away.

Ichigo: "How did you manage this little trick?".

Rika: "Sorry no telling but judging by your state I believe your out of time".

Ichigo used all his will power to hold his weapon and prepares for Rika's attack but she never moves however Orihime quickly used her power and blocks her attack giving Ichigo the chance to counter slashing her which made Rika jump back.

Ichigo: "Looks like your little trick won't work".

Rika smiled as Ichigo soon gets slashed across the chest as he falls to his knees as Orihime runs over to him and tries to heal him but Rika quickly stops her by hitting Orihime with the back of her zanpakto.

Ichigo: "Orihime".

Rika: "Don't worry she is only asleep but I do like a good three-some but not right now".

Ichigo gets to his feet and held his weapon and rushed at Rika catching her with a slash however she vanished before appearing behind Ichigo but he blocks and they continue to counter each other but Ichigo was at a disadvantage because of his wounds.

Rika: "Now your fighting like a true warrior of passion".

Ichigo: "I was given this power to protect my friend and family but I will not give up until they are safe that includes F/n".

Rika: "I like you and your passion".

Rika sheaths her zanpakto as Ichigo finally gives in as his injuries get the best of him but Rika just stands back as Ichigo stumbles over Orihime who wakes up and starts treating his wounds.

Ichigo: "Why do you not attack we are both unable to fight back but I can tell you still have some strength left".

Rika: "I'm the demon of lust means I enjoy a show of passion and your passions for this young woman is most enjoyable never lose that do you understand Ichigo Kurosaki".

Ichigo: "Your a strange one but that proves you have a soul of your own".

Out of nowhere the sky becomes filled by a crimson light which beams from the tower as Ichigo, Orihime and Rika look at it.

Rika: "The master has awakened your friend is no more I'm sorry".

Ichigo: "No this war is not over just yet our friend will never give up but if your willing would you aid us in this battle".

Rika: "Help you to save lover boy how can I say no to such passion sure I will".

With that Ichigo, Orihime and Rika join forces and start heading towards the tower and they hope to save you before your time was up but the really battle was only just beginning.