That Time (Bleach Love Story)

Chapter 42

All I could do was watch the three fight. I would cheer them on. But, inside I knew my cheering meant nothing. Orihime would cheer as well too, hoping they can win.

"You fools." Aizen swung his zanpakuto and sliced Grimmjow's right arm off.

My eyes widened as Grimmjow fell on his knees. Ichigo, blocked Aizen's next attack and Byakuya moved Grimmjow out of the way.

"Thanks..." Grimmjow said, as he glanced at me.

"Do not thank me yet. This fight is not over." Byakuya told Grimmjow.

Aizen glanced at me, he smiled. I knew time was nearing in. He would soon use me... use the Hyogoku inside me. If Aizen does that... There will be nothing of me left...

Byakuya stared at Aizen's smile, before he turned to face me.

"Tell me, Aizen. What is it do you need from her?" Byakuya asked.

Aizen smirked. "She's Hyogoku."

Byakuya and Ichigo's eyes widened. "What?!" Ichigo yelled.

"That is right. She's my 'destroyed' Hyogoku. The Hyogoku I created, manifested into her. She is not a human or a Soul reaper. She's nothing but a manifestation of the Hyogoku's power. In other words, the being known as, 'Blossom'. Does not exist." Aizen explained.

Grimmjow clenched his fists. "So? So what if she's that damn Hyogoku?! Right now, she's human. That's all that matters. She exists!"

"Grimmjow's right. I hate to agree with him. But, if the Hyogoku was able to create a being with feelings, emotions and stuff. That being it created was able to make friends... It's someone worth protecting." Ichigo said.

Byakuya pointed his sword at Aizen. Aizen kept a smirk on his face. "Nothing to say, Captain Kuchiki?"

I had a saddened look on my face. The fact that they still accept me as their friend. even after I had hurt them... I'm not nothing... I'm not alone... Was I...?

(flashbacks)

"Pfft. Seriously, even if you are that dumb. I didn't think you would decide to take on those guys by yourself. Look at you, you're a mess." Grimmjow said, as he carried me on his back.

I looked away and wrapped my arms arms around Grimmjow's neck. "I'm not dumb. It was the smart thing to do."

I felt Grimmjow chuckle. "And this is why you need me to be there for you."

"Fine, you caught me. Truth is, I missed breakfast. I'm a bit hungry." I lied.

Ichigo, probably didn't realize I was lying.

"Really?! You said weren't hungry anymore! But, I kinda realized you will later. So, I decided to take them for you." Ichigo told me.

He opened his bag, inside was a McDonald's to go bag. Ichigo took the time to pack my hash browns for me when I ran off. This made me smile like an idiot.

Byakuya grabbed my arm as I reached for Aizen. "Blossom, don't."

I turned to face him and smiled. "Aizen, is the only one I have left. Please, let go."

Byakuya pulled me to him and hugged me. "Destroy me with your zanpakuto first. Only then will I let go of you."

(End of flashbacks)

I closed my eyes and tried to release the Hyogoku's power.

Everyone froze and fell on their knees. Aizen remained standing.

Aizen then appeared in front of me and grabbed me by my neck. "What are you trying to do? You should give up and die. That way, I can absorb you."

I shook my head. "I will never allow you... To absorb me... You placed everything in my head...! You made me think that no one would save me! That no one even cared about me! You lied to me... You were wrong!"

"It's too late for that. You have to realize soon enough. Your power will belong to me." Aizen smirked.

"That's where you're wrong!" I yelled, as I released as much of  the Hyogoku's power.

If I do this... I will lose them forever...