I was in front of Orihime's room, doubting whether or not this was a good idea. I took a deep breath and pushed open the door.
I saw she was staring out the small window. She sighed, "What happened to you, Ichigo?"
"I had a bad dream," I replied.
She whipped her head around in surprise, "Ichigo! You're here! I didn't notice you come in."
"I want to ask you some questions, is that alright?" I asked.
She nodded, smiling, "Sure, anything!"
"What is your family like?" I turned to see her expression sadden.
"Oh," she spoke softly, "that's right. You would forget that wouldn't you."
I felt my stomach twist, "If you don't want to, you don't have to answer me."
She shook her head, "It's fine... my brother died a few years ago."
"What about your parents?"
She laughed weakly, "They weren't very nice," she seemed to perk up, "so my older brother ran away with me and took care of me."
"Wait, then what happened after your brother died?"
"I've been living by myself ever since."
I decided to change the topic, "So anyways, why did you come here?"
She smiled, "For you Ichigo!"
"Me? Why me?"
"You may not remember me, but you're very important to me. Not only to me but to a lot of other people."
"Please just leave it at that," my voice cracked.
"Why don't you want to remember things from your past?" she asked saddened.
I could feel my heart twist, "I'm afraid... of what my past holds. You told me that you were Aizen's enemy. No matter what, I can't think of him as such. But you're a part of my past, and I keep on feeling this sense of dread."
"Why can't you think of him as an enemy?"
"Because I..." there was a knock at the door. "I guess it's time for me to leave. It was nice talking to you." I walked over to the door as it opened. It was Ulquiorra, "See you later."
She grabbed my sleeve, "Wait, what if I could heal you?"
"What?" I looked at her in shock. "What do you mean heal me?"
"Since you lost your memories by hitting your head," she started, "maybe you could get them back if I heal you."
I removed her hand, "No, that's enough. Goodbye Orihime."
Before she could say anything I walked past Ulquiorra out the door. I bumped into someone else.
"Sorry about that," I apologized.
"Where are you going?" she asked. I glanced at the woman. She had darker skin and blond hair. Half her face was covered, but I could see her blue eyes. I recognized her from Aizen's meetings.
"I'm going to Starrk's room," I told her.
"Mind if I join you?" she asked.
"I don't see why not," I answered.
When we arrived at Starrk's room, Grimmjow was there.
"Hi Ichigo," Starrk greeted, "I see you brought Halibel with you."
"I'll be leaving now," announced Grimmjow.
"Why not stay?" I questioned.
"Yeah, you could make up for making Ichigo lose his memories," Lilynette teased.
"Do you want me to beat you to a pulp?" he threatened.
"Cool it you two," Starrk warned.
I sat down on the coach. When I did I noticed something. "You have a hole in your stomach," I murmured. I got up and approached him. Everyone was silent as I put my hand through the hole.
"What are you doing?" Grimmjow growled, "get your hand out of there!"
"Please don't stick your hand there," asked Starrk. I looked at him, "Does everyone here have one?"
"Yeah," he showed me the hole in his chest. I turned towards Lilynette she pointed to the whole in the middle of her body.
I turned towards Halibel, "I'm not showing it," she stated.
"Take out your hand!" shouted Grimmjow.
I removed my hand, "Sorry about that."
"Do you want to lose that hand?" he snarled.
Lilynette smirked, "If you harm him you know what Aizen will do to you right?"
He glared at Lilynette, "Just because you have Starrk protecting you, don't think you can be smug." He pulled her in and gave her a noogie.
I smiled, "So, what are you doing here Grimmjow?"
He paused, "I wanted to talk with Starrk."
"He asked me about you," Starrk elaborated, "wanted to know if you had forgiven him."
"No I didn't! I never said anything like that!" he blushed.
I burst out laughing, it was a good long laugh. I kept going till my sides hurt.
When I calmed down enough, I noticed everyone staring at me. "W-what is it?"
I felt a hand comb through my hair, "You have an incredible laugh, Ichigo."
I could tell by the voice, "Hi, Aizen," I was still trying to catch my breath.
I was picked up and was hoisted up over Aizen's shoulder. He walked out of the room, not saying a word. When we got to his room he threw me onto the bed.
"I haven't seen you all day, so I'm going to do whatever I want to with you," he cooed. "Any objections?"
"No," I answered. I knew this was going to be a long night.
