Because of the heart...

Ulquihime Week is a blog celebrating the Ulquiorra Cifer and Orihime Inoue shipweek from 2018-2024. Main @jkrobertson Starting 2025, @ulquihimelovers has taken over Ulquihime week!

[ulquihimelovers]

💚UlquiHime Week 2025 | December 1-8 🩷 The Official Post & Full Prompt List is here! 📢

✨HOW TO PARTICIPATE✨ 1⃣ Create! 🎨 ✍️ 2⃣ Post! X, Tumblr, Ao3, etc 3⃣ Tag! #Ulquihimeweek2025 4⃣ Raffle! More info to come 👀

Can't wait to see what you make! ! 🥳

[ulquihimeweek]

Reminder: @ulquihimelovers is organizing this event this year, so please direct any questions to them. Thank you so much for carrying on the tradition 💕

[ulquihimelovers]

💚UlquiHime Week 2025 | December 1-8 🩷 The Official Post & Full Prompt List is here! 📢

✨HOW TO PARTICIPATE✨ 1⃣ Create! 🎨 ✍️ 2⃣ Post! X, Tumblr, Ao3, etc 3⃣ Tag! #Ulquihimeweek2025 4⃣ Raffle! More info to come 👀

Can't wait to see what you make! ! 🥳

[ulquihimelovers]

🎉 UlquiHime Week 2024 Raffle Winners🎉

I couldn’t stick to just three, so I’ve added a BONUS prize! That means we have *4* lucky to announce! ****

⭐️ BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO... ⭐️

@keitoz /ㅤDay 6. What if it's Too Late?

@niuniente /ㅤDay 7. Coworkers

@leafa-blog/SohmaCifer /ㅤDay 4. "Stay With Me"

@ManticorePoison /ㅤDay 5. I miss Your Voice

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I will be reaching out to each of you in that order so you can select your prize!

Thank you to everyone who participated – I wish I could give you all a prize! Thank you for keeping the fandom alive 💖 Till next year! 👋

[jkrobertson]

[ulquihimelovers]

As UlquiHimeWeek2024 comes to end, myself and the rest of the fandom are so grateful to those who participated and shared their beautiful work!

Thank you @jkrobertson for organizing it and finalizing the prompts. We will sort through everything posted under the hashtag and 3 winners for the raffle will be shared tomorrow night!

Viva la Ulquihime 💚💖

[keitoz]

Day 7: Coworkers 🍞🧁🍩

[leafa-blog]

DAY 7 COWORKERS

DAY 7 COWORKERS = WORKMATES

Hearts in the Coffee

Orihime Inoue stood behind the counter, preparing an order of latte for one of the regular customers. The * Las Noches * coffee shop was a cozy place, where the warm lights and soft murmur of conversations created a perfect atmosphere to escape the bustle of the city. Orihime had started working there a few months ago, and although she was a little nervous at first, she soon felt comfortable thanks to the kind and friendly nature.

The manager and owner of the cafe, Ulquiorra Cifer, was a mysterious yet efficient figure, his green eyes always seemed to be analyzing everything around him, and his cold and distant demeanor contrasted with Orihime's warmth, despite their differences, they worked well together and maintained a respectful professional relationship.

Orihime had a boyfriend, Ichigo Kurosaki, whom she had been dating for over a year. However, lately, things had not been going well between them. Ichigo was becoming more and more distant, and Orihime couldn't help but feel that something was wrong.

One afternoon, while finishing her shift, Orihime received a call from Ichigo, with a tense voice, he asked her to meet at the nearby park, Orihime, worried, quickly left the cafeteria, not noticing Ulquiorra's gaze that followed her with an indecipherable expression.

Upon arriving at the park, Orihime found Ichigo with a somber expression, he bluntly told her that he no longer felt the same and that he needed to end the relationship, Orihime, speechless, unable to even react, felt her world collapse, then with tears in her eyes, tried to understand what had gone wrong, begging Ichigo for an explanation, but Ichigo could not give her any that was satisfactory or even coherent, simply, he had stopped loving her.

Devastated, Orihime returned to the cafeteria, seeking solace in work, trying to think of everything but what had just happened; her boyfriend, her childhood friend, and her first love, had left her... She tried to keep a smile on her face, but her eyes reflected the pain she felt. Ulquiorra, though he showed no visible emotion, noticed the change in her.

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One day while they were working to close the place since they had finished their shift, as usual Ulquiorra was working on closing the cash register and the day's documents, while she worked on cleaning.

Crash!

— Another one? -

— I'm sorry! -

— Are you aware that if you continue like this, you will end up without a salary this month?

— Don't even remind me... please... I promise to replace them somehow! — she sighed, obviously embarrassed.

The black-haired man sighed and looked at her again — You've already had two complete dinner sets so far this month.. -

— I'm really sorry! Just please… don't fire me… - I beg.

Ulquiorra decided it was time to step in. Although he was not one to show empathy, he felt a strange obligation to help Orihime.

— Leave that and come here — he called.

— It's okay… - she washed her hands, and followed him.

— Inoue - he said, his voice soft but firm - this is not normal for you, I've noticed that something is bothering you. If you need to talk, I'm here -

Orihime, surprised by his offer, hesitated for a moment. But the sadness in her heart was so great that she couldn't contain herself. "Ichigo... left me," she said, her voice breaking.

Ulquiorra stared at her, his green eyes showing unexpected understanding. “I’m sorry, Inoue. While I can’t say I fully understand the pain of a broken heart, I can offer you my support.”

— No... don't worry... I'll be fine... - even with tears in her eyes.

—Nothing like that, I'm here, so if you need anything just tell me... and please... don't break any more plates -

That made the young girl smile and from that day on, Ulquiorra began to show small gestures of kindness towards Orihime. He would help her with her chores, give her words of encouragement and, although his expression didn't change much, Orihime could feel that he cared for her in some way.

Over time, Orihime began to feel better, although there were still days when sadness overwhelmed her, Ulquiorra's support and her job at the cafeteria helped her move on, she began to notice details about Ulquiorra that she hadn't seen before, behind his cold facade, there was a person who cared deeply about his work and, surprisingly, about her.

One day, while they were organizing supplies, Orihime dared to ask, —Ulquiorra, why are you so secretive? -

Ulquiorra paused for a moment, considering his answer —Life has taught me that showing emotion can be a weakness. But, since I started working here, I’ve learned that empathy can be a strength -

Orihime smiled, feeling a warm sensation in her heart. “Thank you for trusting me,” she said softly.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Orihime and Ulquiorra developed a strong bond based on mutual respect and understanding. One day, as they closed the cafe, Ulquiorra decided it was time to be honest about his feelings.

— Orihime - he began, his voice softer than usual - there is something I want to tell you -

She looked at him with curiosity and surprise, it was the first time he called her by her first name — What is it, Ulquiorra? -

Ulquiorra took a deep breath before continuing — I've come to appreciate your company more than I ever thought possible. You've brought a kind of brightness to my life in ways I can't describe, you're like the sun in my darkness, so much has happened but I have to be honest with you... I've realized that I have feelings for you... and that... I love you -

Orihime felt her heart pounding, Ulquiorra's words, so sincere and full of feeling, moved her deeply, with tears of happiness in her eyes, she approached him and took his hands.

— Ulquiorra… - she said with a smile — I know that even though I've caused you problems all this time, and that you've been there for me whenever I needed you, I also discovered that my feelings for you were growing, and even though I was afraid they wouldn't be reciprocated, I'm happy that it's not like that... I love you too, I never thought I'd find someone who could understand me and support me like you have done -

From that moment on, Orihime and Ulquiorra began a new stage in their lives, their relationship, although unexpected for many, was solid and full of love. They worked together at the cafe, building not only a successful business, but also a life together.

Ulquiorra, who had started the small business as a cold and distant manager, transformed into a loving and understanding partner and Orihime, with her heart restored, found in Ulquiorra the love and happiness she had always sought.

Together, they faced life's challenges and found beauty in every day. They started out as coworkers at the * Las Noches * coffee shop, a place that served not only coffee, but also love and hope. And so, over cups of coffee and warm conversations, Ulquiorra and Orihime built their future together, knowing that true love always finds its way.

END

And with this I conclude the Ulquihime 2024 week…. I've had fun writing against the clock, but I must admit it's not my strong point… I did the best I could, I'll take the time to read if there aren't any spelling mistakes. I hope you liked each of the stories, you'll be able to notice which ones took longer than others… I'll possibly close this one or maybe it'll just stay like this… in the end they are dramatizable..

Bye bye Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[niuniente]

UlquihimeWeek2024 Day 7 - Coworkers

I had so many ideas for this (likely will post them later after this event) but I settled with a re-draw of these panels from a comic Sweat and Soap. Just changed a full train/metro into a full office building elevator, that's just as sexy~

Thank you for this week! I had so much fun drawing these!

[ulquihimelovers]

I can’t believe we’re about to be on the last day of #ulquihimeweek2024 All of the art is beautiful I could rip my heart out 😭

[leafa-blog]

DAY 6 WHAT IF IT´S TO LATE

A New Beginning

Orihime Inoue looked out the window as Kazui, her son, played in the garden. Many years had passed since the bloody war with Yhwach and even with Aizen himself, who in the end was a key piece in defeating the Quincy leader, everything had returned to normal, those days of battle had ended and there was a slight peace... or at least one to consider in her current situation.

After her separation from Ichigo Kurosaki, Orihime had found peace in her small home, devoting herself completely to Kazui. However, one part of her past had never been forgotten, a specter of green shadows and an emotionless voice: Ulquiorra Cifer. Sometimes, on the quietest nights, Orihime thought of him, wondering if there was something more behind those green eyes.

Kazui, a five-year-old boy full of energy and curiosity, ran around the garden chasing butterflies. Orihime smiled at seeing him so happy and free, but a lingering sadness in her heart would not leave her. She had decided to part ways with Ichigo in an amicable manner, acknowledging that their paths had diverged. Although he remained a protector of the human world and Soul Society, Orihime felt she needed to find her own path.

One day, while walking through the park with Kazui, Orihime felt a spiritual presence she hadn't felt in a long time. The air became cold and heavy, and her heart raced as she heard Sonido of a throat being opened. Looking around, her eyes found a familiar figure, dressed in black and white, with a piercing gaze.

—Ulquiorra… - she whispered, with disbelief and emotion.

Ulquiorra approached, his expression unfazed but with a different glint in his eyes, a shine she hadn't seen before and an immense curiosity in his eyes. "Inoue Orihime," he said, his voice as calm and firm as she remembered.

—How...how is that possible? — Orihime asked, with Kazui clinging to her hand.

— I have returned - Ulquiorra replied, without taking his eyes off her - There is something I must understand, something I could not understand last time -

She was still stunned with a trail of tears that wanted to run down her face, she couldn't believe what she was seeing, even so, she was able to compose herself, trying to stay calm for her and her son, looking for a place where they could both talk.

Sitting on a park bench, Orihime and Ulquiorra began to talk. Kazui played nearby, oblivious to the intensity of the conversation. Ulquiorra explained that, after his disintegration, he had been rebuilt by an unknown force in Hueco Mundo, most likely due to everything that happened with Soul Society, Hueco Mundo and the King's palace in the battle against the Quincys, he had found Nell and Grimmjow, also Halibel who helped him at the time, but apparently there was also a variation with him, so they took him to Urahara who ended up joining the Human world, not before explaining his appearance to the new Captain of the Gotei 13, authorizing him to stay in the real world.

— So Ichigo… ? -

— Yes, he knows I'm coming back… -

— But… no… nothing has happened between you - I look worried.

— Those differences are in the past, I am not serving anyone, and he has no reason to pick a fight with me, so on terms, we are even -

She sighed in relief, despite the time, she always feared that he was determined to end the unequal fight that time... remembering this battle made her tremble internally.

— During my time in Hueco Mundo, something changed in me - Ulquiorra confessed. — Your presence, your light, showed me something I never understood - The Heart… Humanity -

Orihime looked at him with tear-filled eyes, “Ulquiorra, I always knew there was more to you. Something that even you couldn’t see.”

There was a slight pressure on the black-haired man's chest, and he looked away when he felt someone had come to the woman's side.

Ulquiorra looked at Kazui, who had approached timidly. “Who is he?” he asked, his eyes showing a slight curiosity.

Orihime smiled and gently stroked her son's hair. "This is Kazui… my son," she replied proudly.

The black-haired man tilted his head, processing the information. "Kurosaki Ichigo's son?" he asked, his voice almost inaudible but full of interest.

She nodded and looked at him again. "Didn't Urahara-san tell you, or Ichigo?"

He shook his head. “They seemed to find it amusing that I was finding out a lot of things on my own.”

He didn't know how to take what he had just said. "Yes, he is his son. Ichigo and I broke up a while ago, but we are still good friends. Now, Kazui is the most important thing in my life…"

Ulquiorra looked at Kazui with a mix of understanding and something else… something Orihime couldn't quite put her finger on. Finally, he crouched down to be at the boy's level. "Hello, Kazui," he said in a surprisingly soft voice. "I'm Ulquiorra."

Kazui, surprised but curious, extended his small hand. “Hello… Ulqui-san,” he said, imitating the affectionate way Orihime had mentioned the arrancar’s name.

The Arrancar opened his eyes slightly, then walked from the boy to her, who gave him a small smile, and again turned her attention to the boy.

Ulquiorra extended his hand towards Kazui, who hid behind Orihime, but she gave him a slight push causing the boy to look at his mother, she returned his gaze giving him the assurance that everything was fine, he again came out and extended his hand to the man in front of him, and shook his hand… the dark-haired man felt an instant bond, a sense of purpose and responsibility that he had never experienced before — It's a pleasure to meet you, Kazui -

As Kazui played happily a few feet away from them, Orihime and Ulquiorra continued their conversation. Each word exchanged seemed to bring them closer, stripping them of their pasts and allowing them to glimpse a future together. Ulquiorra explained that his rebuilding had been a lonely and painful process in Hueco Mundo, but now that he had returned, this time he knew that his evolution in the Human World would be different.

That night, after Kazuki had fallen asleep, Orihime and Ulquiorra continued to talk, she invited him to her home, when he explained that he had been living in one of the rooms of Kisuke Urahara's Apothecary. Ulquiorra explained that when he returned and before looking for his former companions, he had been wandering Hueco Mundo, searching for answers about his existence and what it truly meant to be human and the only connection he had felt with Orihime had been his only guide.

— Your light — Ulquiorra said, staring at Orihime — showed me something I had never understood. Before it disappeared, I felt a spark of humanity, something I thought I had lost forever — he said as he looked at her hand as she clenched it and extended it.

Orihime felt tears fill her eyes. “Ulquiorra, I always knew there was more to you than meets the eye. I knew you had a heart, even if you couldn’t see it,” she looked at him with tenderness and empathy. “And your return is a sign that even in the deepest darkness, there is hope for redemption and change… I want to help you discover what it means to be human.”

Ulquiorra nodded slowly. “I want to understand the emotions, the compassion, the love that you showed me and learn what it means to have a heart.”

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Over time, Ulquiorra began visiting Orihime and Kazui regularly. He grew to know Orihime's son and understand the human world better. Kazui, with his innocence and energy, quickly grew fond of Ulquiorra, calling him "Ulqui-san ." Laughter and conversation filled the home, and Ulquiorra began to experience the warmth of love and family.

One day, as they watched Kazui play in the garden, Ulquiorra spoke in a soft but firm voice, "Inoue Orihime, I know I've done things that cannot be forgiven... But I want you to know that I now understand the value of life and emotions. I know there's a reason I came back, and even if I don't know it, I can at least say that I'm here to protect you and Kazui. By being with you, I know I'll learn what it means to be human."

Orihime, touched by his words, took Ulquiorra's hand — We all deserve a second chance, Ulquiorra… I am grateful that you have returned, together, we can find redemption and peace -

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Life went on, and Ulquiorra became an integral part of Orihime and Kazui's lives, she gave him a home to return to, offered him a place in her small house, despite the fact that he had refused several times, both orange-haired men asked him to do it, so finally he went to live with them, his relationship with Orihime despite there being nothing concrete, one couldn't help but think that both of them made a good couple... together, they faced the challenges of everyday life, building an unusual family but full of love and understanding.

Ulquiorra began to experience emotions he had never felt before, the joy of seeing Kazui grow, the warmth of everyday moments with Orihime, and the comfort of having a family transformed him deeply.

Although he still struggled with his nature to start, he felt more human every day.

One night, while having dinner together, Ulquiorra watched Orihime and Kazui laughing at a joke. A warm feeling spread through his chest, something he had never experienced before. "So this is what it feels like," he thought to himself, marveling at the simplicity and beauty of human life.

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However, peace would not last forever.

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One day, while they were in the garden, they felt an enormous spiritual pressure, the air became dense and heavy, a throat opened and with it multiple leftovers inside it…

An ancient enemy resurfaces in Hueco Mundo, threatening to destroy everything Orihime and Ulquiorra have built. Ulquiorra must confront his past and his own fears, fighting not only for his survival, but for that of his newfound family. The battle tests his newfound bonds and shows how much he has changed since his resurrection.

The enemy, a powerful Vasto Lorde named Dark Zephyr , had sworn vengeance against Ulquiorra for reasons he did not fully understand; Zephyr had gathered an army of hollows and arrancars, and their goal was to destroy everything the Arrancar Ex Espada Ulquiorra Cifer held dear.

— Oi.. Long time no see… Cuarta…. Or should I say Ulquiorra Cifer - he smiled maliciously - I forgot that the Espadas no longer exist -

Ulquiorra knew he had to protect Orihime and Kazui at all costs. "I won't let anything happen to them," he declared firmly, feeling a fierce determination he had never known before.

Some of his henchmen approached the boy taking advantage of the fact that Orihime and Ulquiorra were distracted until they heard him scream.

Orihime made a face of horror at seeing her son in danger, the black-haired man was about to act when the Red-haired Arrancar put his sword to the boy's throat.

— Stop right there… if you don't want me to kill him… come to Hueco Mundo, I'll be waiting for you… and don't even think about asking your Shinigami friends for help… - he said seriously.

— I am more than enough for you trash - he looked coldly at the Hollow in front of him searching for a way to help Kazui.

— Jooo we'll see... damn imbecile -

— Let the child go… this is between you and I -

— Hahaha, of course not! Do you think I'm an idiot? I'll be waiting for you and don't take long... you know I get bored easily -

— Mamaaaaaaaaa!!! Ulqui-saannnn!!! - was the last thing they heard before their throats closed.

— Ulquiorra, what are we going to do? - said the orange-haired girl crying, she was very scared... — Should I call Ichigo? -

— Don't worry, we're going to rescue him, you don't need to call anyone, we can solve it just the two of us, okay? — He took her hand and nodded.

He opened a gorge and they entered it and walked back to Hueco Mundo, only this time they had a purpose, to rescue and bring their son safely... and with that determination they knew they would emerge victorious from that battle.

The battle in Hueco Mundo was intense and brutal. Ulquiorra, with his renewed strength and newfound purpose, fought with a ferocity that surprised even Zephyr. At his side, Orihime used her healing abilities to support Ulquiorra and keep him on his feet, as well as managing to defeat some Arrancars that tried to attack them as he fought.

With one blow Ulquiorra threw the Vasto Lorde far away, there was no need to even use his Resurrection, just his Release was more than enough to fight that adversary, when he could, he used his sonic and arrived with the Adjuca that had the child, this one trying to prevent Cuarta from doing something to him, threatened the little one, but just seeing the Espada's gaze full of hate, cold and murderous, he threw the child and ran far away, but unfortunately, Ulquiorra launched a Cero disintegrating the Adjuca with it.

— Ulqui-san!! - she said while hugging him tightly

Ulquiorra hugged him protectively, quickly inspecting him for any damage. "Kazui… are you okay?" he asked softly, and the boy simply nodded.

— Damn! That hurt me… - the Arrancar returned, don't think that you only have release, all these years I was training, and devouring many hollows to break my mask - he smiled slyly - now you will see what I am capable of… “Wake up, Red Hell!!!” -

At that his pressure increased undeniably, even so Ulquiorra knew that he could beat him without problems, but there were the rest of the Hollows, Adjucas and Arrancars, he had to think of something and fast.

Kazui, although small, showed incredible courage, he saw the situation and even in Ulquiorra's arms he gathered a considerable amount of energy— Ulqui-san, mom, let me help you! - he shouted, launching bursts of spiritual energy that he had inherited from his parents against some hollows that were after his mother.

Ulquiorra and Orihime looked at the boy in surprise but happy inside, because they knew he would be a brave warrior in the end. The black-haired boy used Sonido again, taking care to always protect the little boy and left him near Orihime. "Help your mother, I'll be back in a moment... Orihime, protect yourselves with the shield." They both looked at the Espada and nodded.

The conflict culminated in a confrontation between Ulquiorra and Zephyr. “You do not understand what true strength and desperation are,” Ulquiorra said, his eyes shining with a green intensity. “True strength is not in power, but in protecting those you love.”

— Hahahaha you? love? please are you not that imperturbable and cold being anymore?! Hahahaha stop talking nonsense and fight! -

— A Vasto Lorde like you will never know what I'm talking about… but let me show you true despair -

— SECOND STAGE RESURRECTION -

The battle, although it may seem unequal, will be incredibly merciless. Ulquiorra no longer possessed that strength when he fought with Kurosaki, he was stronger, yes, but he had lost some of his abilities, which was why he fought more carefully than before, his regeneration was not the same.

With a final effort, Ulquiorra defeated Zephyr, but not without cost. Badly wounded, he collapsed to the ground, with Orihime and Kazui rushing to his side.

After the battle, Ulquiorra realizes how much Orihime and Kazui mean to him. In a moment of clarity, he kneels before Orihime and promises that he will always be there to protect her and their child. A touched Orihime offers him her unconditional love and support, sealing their bond with a kiss that symbolizes the union of their souls.

— Thank you, Ulquiorra, Orihime whispered, her lips close to his. — For everything.

Ulquiorra, still weak but determined, took Orihime's hand. "No, thank you, Orihime. For showing me what the heart is and what it means to be human."

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With the enemy defeated, peace returns to their lives. Ulquiorra, Orihime, and Kazui continue to build their future together, facing challenges with courage and love. Ulquiorra finally accepts his humanity and finds his place in the world, transforming his old wounds into strength and wisdom.

In the finale, Ulquiorra reflects on his journey and Orihime's impact on his life. He has found something more valuable than power: love and family . As they watch the sunrise together, Orihime takes Ulquiorra's hand and whispers to him, " It's never too late to find the light."

END

[niuniente]

UlquihimeWeek2024 Day 6 - "What If It's Too Late?"

Orihime you could have rejected him from turning into a pile of ash you hear me you could have brought him back Orihime please.

[keitoz]

Day 6: 「What if it’s too late?」

What if Ulquiorra couldn’t save Orihime in time?

[niuniente]

UlquihimeWeek2024 Day 5 - "I Miss Your Voice"

This was clearly a forlorn fanfic prompt but since I write fics like every blue moon when the stars are perfectly aligned (cough, almost never, cough), I went with something else :3

What genre is his band performing?

[bogbees]

ulquihime week day 4: can you stay

hope you don't mind my lateness! this is based off can you stay by the family crest, and while it's not a perfect fit, it fits enough for me to draw up this conclusion!

[leafa-blog]

Day 5 Miss Your Voice

SONG FIC

THE SILENCE OF YOUR LOVE

— Waltz? What is that? -

— It's a dance that humans do when they're celebrating, it's a slow movement... Do you want to try it? -

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I always try to smile and say that I'm fine But whoever I'm with, there's something missing.

Time does not forgive, the days pass without mercy, her face despite putting on a smile cannot hide the sadness that has overwhelmed her since then. Her friends wonder if her days under the confinement of the Espadas affected their companion and friend in battles so much, since they returned from that arid place, she has not been the same, more than once they tried to make her talk, hoping that she would trust them and tell them the reason for her condition.

The Shinigamis were not far behind either, they were just as worried about her as the rest, she did not come out during recess, she did not have her typical conversations, her smiles were duller and she had a distant look, dull and lifeless.

— I'm worried about Inoue, has he said something to you? — asked the little black-haired girl.

— That's the problem, he hasn't said anything, it's been weeks since then -

— And you Ichigo, do you know anything? Or do you not remember anything? -

The aforementioned was also bewildered, he didn't say anything, but at that moment he remembered what happened, the battle, the screams, the terrifying power of his enemy, as well as the time he spent unconscious inside the body of that ruthless and unreasoning Hollow.

— I think… I think there is something -

Everyone looked at him very attentively, waiting for him to speak.

Ichigo recounted what little he remembered of their battle, the parts he couldn't distinguish well were helped by Ishida, but like him, he had also been left unconscious due to the blood he had lost from his arm which the Espada had torn out during their fight, as well as when Ichigo in his Hollow mode plunged his Zanpakuto into his abdomen.

I know you're not coming here at the moment I looked at the moon through my open window The crickets' chirping makes me feel even more alone So the feelings I'm holding back start to make noise again.

— I can't take it anymore... this pain is killing me inside... - her tears kept rolling down her cheeks, hugging her legs as she looked out the window at that waning moon rising in the darkness of the night, alone and without stars, only reminding her once again of her time in Las Noches.

— Why did you have to leave me? Because I didn't have enough strength to save you... you don't know how much it hurts me, how much I regret it, and how much this anguish destroys me, I keep thinking that if it hadn't been for me, you would still be here... I want to forget that night I lost you, I want to forget everything... - she spoke while she saw in her hands that bracelet, the only memory of his existence...

— No please... no!!!! Ulquiorra, don't continue with this! - she screamed with all her strength, hoping that he would listen to her.

The Hollow or what Ichigo had become using his Zanpakuto with enormous strength, managed to break through his opponent's iron, resulting in his imminent victory over his enemy. But even when it was thought that it would end there, it continued, generating a cero with enormous power to leave even the slightest breath of life that his enemy, the Fourth Espada Ulquiorra Cifer, could still have.

Unexpectedly, the Hollow was about to finish off her friends, another range of energy was gathering to soon launch it against her and her Quincy friend. Neither she nor he had the strength to combat such power, they could only wait for that ill-fated end. When they thought it would be their total extermination in that place, they were surprised to see their enemy or at least just his torso using his technique to cut Ichigo's horn and thus manage to break his mask.

Orihime watched as Ulquiorra fell limply to the ground, blood gushing from his deep wounds; his regeneration had not been enough to counteract all the damage he had received.

— Ulquiorra!!! - she screamed desperately, she reached his side and placed the aforementioned's head on her lap, thick tears running down her cheeks, she was scared, she was terrified, she didn't want to lose him, she didn't want to let him go... — What do I do? Tell me what do I do please?! - she spoke desperately to him, she took the young man's hand, she extended her arms to form a barrier and try to heal him, but without enough energy, and with all her exhausted strength she couldn't maintain the shield and it broke, revealing only a thousand flashing lights — No! -

Ulquiorra, with the little strength he had left, called her attention and wiped away a couple of her tears. “Don’t… Cry…” he said.

— Please don't talk... I must find a way to heal you... please save your energy - her eyes widened when she realized she was beginning to disintegrate, she was turning to dust.

— Orihime… you can't do anything… my internal organs no longer exist, I can't regenerate them… My strength is already exhausted… I'm going to die here… in the end it's the payment for my sin… I kidnapped you and brought you to this place, I hurt you, and I tried to kill your friends… It's only fair that I pay – as she spoke she vehemently denied.

— You know it's not like that... please don't leave me alone... -

— I'm sorry... my heart is in your hands... I love you Orihime Inoue -

And with that, the last thing that was left of him turned to dust that was carried away by the wind, leaving a broken heart, crying helplessly at having lost the most important person to her.

On the nights that I suffer for wanting to see you I feel like I'm going to explode This is how it feels when you fall in love with someone I want you to be by my side.

— I can't forget you, I don't want to... but I can't anymore... it's torture not having you by my side, I remember everything we did since we met, despite your rough treatment at the beginning, then you began to understand what we were having... I remember everything and it hurts! -

Orihime had lost not only her heart, but also her soul, she was too broken inside, the most important thing she had found she had lost without being able to do anything about it .

She had fallen madly in love with him, in so few weeks inside that place, it had been enough to fall in love with the Espada, but things didn't happen immediately, but each act added value to their relationship, starting as guardian and captive, a kind of mission companions until ending in something more... every time he came to visit her in her room, the hours he dedicated to her, listening to every word she said, even when it wasn't his obligation, he was always there for her, always...

Over time, those monosyllables that once came out of her lips became longer and more pleasant conversations. His curiosity was immense, and she was glad to know that she could satisfy it with her explanations, no matter how incoherent they seemed to the Espada...

No, that's not it. What I mean I feel so frustrated, for not being able to be honest.

— I miss you so much… I miss you too much… - she hugged herself, she spoke to the silence of that house, before she called it home, but now it was her own prison, one where she found herself completely alone, without visitors, without anyone who was there for her to appease that loneliness, that deafening silence.

She remembered one of the times when talking to him he had commented on all kinds of celebrations in the human world, and asked if there was something similar in Las Noches even though she knew the answer, but she liked to hear him say them.

Those walks in the dunes of Hueco Mundo were beautiful, despite the scenery around them, that mystical place seemed beautiful to her, that always waning moon, that night sky without any stars... and the company of the black-haired man made a walk a beautiful evening. At the beginning there was clearly a little more embarrassment on her part, over time they both walked out holding hands, even for Aizen who had a whole plan with her, he decided to put it aside so that she could spend more time with him.

It was not just her company, she gave him everything, and he also gave her everything... they gave themselves together and were marked by fire in her body, her mind, her soul and Heart...

— I miss hearing your voice so much… -

You see, can't you see that I feel alone? I exaggerate by acting strong and nothing goes right

— Inoue!! - I heard his name, when I looked at the person calling him I noticed the orange-haired man.

— Huh? - she looked at him but then looked away, it just didn't feel right to be near him, an internal tremor sank into her bones.

— Inoue, excuse me but can I walk you home? - She looked around, searching for the rest of her friends.

— And the others? … ummm… Rukia-san…. you’re not going home with her… aren’t you going back together? - he asked while clutching his backpack with his hands. He didn’t want to accept it but being with him, right at that moment, was hurting him, his heart was burning, he wanted to run away, escape, get home, lie down on his bed and continue crying into his pillow.

— Ummm… No… they had something to do… but mainly… can we talk?... -

No encouragement but he was still her friend first and foremost and as such, she had to give him some time — Okay… -

- Thank you… -

After walking for a long time, he was about to reach the young woman's home. Ichigo ventured out and asked her to accompany him to the nearby park.

— Inoue… I want you to tell me… - he squeezed her hands - Is there something wrong with me? -

— What? - I look at him surprised.

— I mean… you've been avoiding me, and I can't stand it anymore -

—I... I... - he didn't know what to say, it was true and he didn't deny it, he's been doing it, ever since they returned from Hueco Mundo, he just can't see it... he had finished off the enemy, he had finished off the Espada... he had killed Ulquiorra!

Ichigo approached her even more, took one of her hands and with the other he brought it to the young woman's face, she was bewildered and didn't know how to react. — Aren't you noticing what I'm doing... what's happening... - He put on a hurt face.

— What?... what do you mean?... What are you doing? -

— Inoue, don't you realize that I've always treated you differently from others... don't you realize that... I like you... you I want… and your distance hurts me…-

like? want?

If only there was one person destined for me I wish it was you I have never loved anyone as I love you Hey! I want you to see how I really feel.

Without anything else to do, he brought his face closer and placed his lips on hers, in a soft and slow kiss…

Not knowing how to react, Orihime opened her eyes in astonishment, not reciprocating... a long time ago she would have gone crazy if he reciprocated her feelings, but now? Now that he no longer had a heart, that he lost it and disappeared with Ulquiorra in Hueco Mundo.

“Ulquiorra” she thought as tears began to run down her face, “ this is not what I want …” “ I can’t replace you… I don’t want to…”

When Ichigo reacted, he saw her tears and realized the mistake he made — Inoue? -

Having nowhere else to run, she just clung to him and cried, unburdening her heart, overflowing all the feelings of sadness that she was accumulating.

— I'm late, aren't I? — he said while stroking her hair.

Who do you want to be with?

It hurts me to remember your lonely back

She arrived at her apartment and collapsed on her bed, that kiss tasted like nothing, there was nothing... no feelings, he was empty like her, now she was the one who occupied Ulquiorra's place... she had nothing inside her...

— It's not fair! Why?! Why did you leave?!... - she continued to complain, hitting her pillow. She saw the bracelet on the dresser in her bed, took it and looked at it for a long time. She remembered when she saw him for the first time, when he gave her that bracelet, and she remembered all her time in Las Noches again…

— Save me from this pain Ulquiorra... please - he whispered mercifully.

In the nights that I suffer for wanting to see you I feel like I'm going to explode

— I can't do anything Rukia…-

— You have to give him time… don't expect him to respond right now-

— But… I thought that… -

— Ichigo, haven't you heard that that motto doesn't really work "A nail drives out another nail" she felt something deep for the Espada, to our regret that's how it was, we don't know the story, but you can't force her to love you again like in the beginning -

— You're right... I'll apologize to her and give her time...-

—That's how it's done Ichigo! You know you have to learn to understand women better... not all of them will accept this kind of thing at first -

— Shut up! Remember that all this was your idea.

— Yes… sorry about that… -

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The orange-haired girl was taking a bath, washing away her trail of tears… “When can I let this go? I have no more tears… there is nothing left in me… I am left with nothing, I am empty… all my feelings are gone with you… I want them back!” she thought while hugging her legs.

This is how it feels when you fall in love with someone I want you to be by my side I have never loved anyone as I love you

A couple of weeks later, during the night, despite the breeze coming through the window, she had fallen asleep and tired, week after week feeling that misery she couldn't continue doing it anymore... she had to start accepting that everything had happened and that everything was over... she had been thinking about it too much.

Within that breeze, a faint halo had entered the room, the young woman was deeply asleep, still with the trace of tears falling on her face, the light came a little closer until it materialized... who could imagine that the faint aura was what remained of Ulquiorra's spirit, with his intangible hands he managed to wipe away a few drops that fell from her eyes.

I look at the girl for a while, so beautiful, so perfect, but so full of pain, I frown a little, that was not what I wanted for her.

He approached her ear and only a few small words were enough to pronounce, she had to find the rest of the answers, but mainly, she had to turn the page, what was done was done, there was no turning back, the spinning wheel of time had to keep moving forward, and she had to move on.

“For the heart… I want everything from you… but you must move on… in another life… I will be waiting for you… don’t hesitate… live again… be yourself again… the woman I fell in love with and with whom I will always be…”

After that, that halo disappeared without leaving any trace other than those words and a peculiar shine on the bracelet that he had given to the young woman some time ago.

whatever future awaits me. You are the destined person for me.

Orihime had woken up late that day, thank goodness it was Saturday, but she was still aware that something had happened the night before, she looked at her bracelet and realized.

— So you were here? I'm sorry… I'm sorry I worried you like that… it won't be easy but I'm going to try… I'm not going to forget you, I don't intend to… but I will make you the strength for me, the one I need and will need to continue… -

He looked at his bracelet, left it near his brother's altar, and decided. He said a prayer for his brother and then for himself…

— I missed your voice… Even so, thank you for coming to see me… I know it was real because that’s how I felt it, I won’t cry about this again… but give me time… I need time to find my way…

He got up and walked to the bathroom, he would take a long shower and make some changes in his life, mark the beginning of his new steps, and what he would do from now on...

— There will be a person for me in this life, but the one who will be my destiny is no longer there, you will have to wait for me until I get to where you are… Ulquiorra… - and with a smile he remembered

— Waltz? What is that? -

— It's a dance that humans do when they're celebrating, it's a slow movement... Do you want to try it? -

— Out here? -

— Sure! Come on, let me teach you…-

When she took his hand they moved slowly after that she delicately moved in an adorable dance. Seeing her happy, he used his Second Stage transformation and lifted her in his arms, carried her to the sky, and danced with her.

— Are you afraid? -

She looked at him in astonishment but after that, she placed her hand on his face — No… with you I have nothing to fear… - and took him sweetly in a long and tender kiss…

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Nobody knows what the future holds, the only thing that is certain is the present, that is why you must live it to the fullest, do not leave regrets that later you will cry and regret.

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Day 5 Miss Your Voice

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EL SILENCIO DE TU AMOR

— ¿Vals? ¿Qué es eso? -

— Es un baile que los humanos realizan cuando están celebrando, es un movimiento lento… ¿Quieres intentarlo? -

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Siempre procuro sonreír y decir que estoy bien pero este con quien esté hay algo que me falta.

El tiempo no perdona, pasan los días sin clemencia, su rostro a pesar de colocar una sonrisa no puede ocultar la tristeza que la ha embargado desde entonces. Sus amigos se preguntan si sus días bajo el encierro de los Espadas afectó tanto a su compañera y amiga de batallas, desde que regresaron de ese árido lugar, no ha sido la misma, más de una vez trataron de hacerla hablar, esperando que confiara en ellos y les dijera cuál era el motivo de su estado.

Los Shinigamis tampoco se quedaron atrás, estaban al igual que el resto preocupados por ella, no salía a la hora del receso, no tenía sus típicas platicas, sus sonrisas eran más apagadas y se le veía una mirada distante, sin brillo sin vida.

— Me preocupa Inoue, acaso les ha dicho algo? - pregunto la pequeña chica de cabellos negros.

— Ese es el problema, no ha dicho nada, ya pasaron semanas de eso -

— y tu Ichigo, algo que sepas? O no recuerdas nada? -

El mencionado igual estaba desconcertado, no dijo nada, lo que si en ese momento recordó lo que pasó, la batalla, los gritos, el poder aterrador de su enemigo, así como el tiempo que duró inconsciente dentro del cuerpo de aquel Hollow despiadado y sin razonamiento.

— Creo… creo que hay algo -

Todos se le quedaron viendo muy atentamente esperando que hablara.

Ichigo relato lo poco que recordaba de su batalla, las partes que no lograba distinguir bien le ayudaba Ishida, pero así como él, también había quedado inconsciente debido a la sangre que había perdido por su brazo el cual arrancó el Espada durante su combate, así también cuando Ichigo en su modo Hollow clavo en su abdomen su Zanpakuto.

Sé que no vas a venir hasta aquí en este momento miré la luna por mi ventana abierta el canto de los grillos me hace sentir aún más sola por eso, los sentimientos que estoy conteniendo se ponen a hacer ruido de nuevo

— No puedo más… este dolor me está matando por dentro… - sus lágrimas no dejaban de rodar por sus mejillas, abrazando sus piernas mientras veía por la ventana aquella luna menguante que se alzaba en la oscuridad de la noche, sola y sin estrellas, solo le recordaron una vez más su tiempo en Las Noches.

— ¿Por qué tuviste que dejarme? Porque no tuve la fuerza suficiente para lograr salvarte… no sabes cuánto me duele, cuánto lamento, y cuanto me destruye está angustia, sigo pensando que si no hubiese sido por mi, aún estarías aquí …  quiero olvidar esa noche que te perdí, quiero olvidarlo todo…- hablaba mientras veía en sus manos aquella pulsera, el único recuerdo de la existencia de él…

— No por favor… no!!!! Ulquiorra ya no sigas con esto! - gritaba con todas sus fuerzas, esperanzada que él la escuchará.

El Hollow o en lo que se había convertido Ichigo usando su Zanpakuto con una fuerza descomunal, logró atravesar el hierro de su adversario, dando como resultado su inminente victoria ante su enemigo. Pero aún cuando se pensaba que terminaría ahí, este continúo, género un cero con una enorme potencia para dejar en lo más mínimo algún aliento de vida que pudiese aún tener su enemigo, El Cuarta Espada Ulquiorra Cifer.

Inesperadamente el Hollow estaba por acabar con sus amigos, otra gama de energía estaba reuniendo para pronto lanzarla contra ella y contra su amigo Quincy. Ni ella ni él tenían la fuerza necesaria para combatir semejante poder, solo quedaba esperar ese malogrado final. Cuando pensaron que sería su exterminio total en ese lugar, se sorprendieron al ver a su enemigo o al menos solo su torso usando su técnica para cortar el cuerno de Ichigo y con eso lograr romper su máscara.

Orihime al ver cómo Ulquiorra caía sin fuerzas a tierra, brotando sangre de sus heridas profundas, su regeneración no había sido suficiente para contrarrestar todo el daño recibido.

— Ulquiorra!!! - grito desesperada, llegó a su lado y colocó la cabeza del mencionado en su regazo, gruesas lágrimas bajaban por sus mejillas, estaba asustada, estaba aterrada, no quería perderlo, no quería dejarlo ir…. — ¿Qué hago? Dime qué hago por favor?!  -  le hablo desesperada tomó la mano del joven, extendió sus adas para lograr formar una barrera y tratar de sanarlo, pero sin la energía suficiente, y con todas sus fuerzas exhaustas no pudo mantener el escudo y este se quebró, dejando solamente ver mil luces centelleantes  — No! -

Ulquiorra con las pocas fuerzas que le quedaban llamó su atención, seco un par de lágrimas de ella — No …. Llores … - dijo…

— Por favor no hables … debo encontrar la manera de sanarte… por favor guarda tus energías - sus ojos se ampliaron cuando se dió cuenta que estaba comenzando a desintegrarse, se estaba volviendo polvo.

— Orihime… no puedes hacer nada… mis órganos internos ya no existen, no puedo regenerarlos…. Mis fuerzas ya se agotaron….  Voy a morir aquí… al final es el pago de mi pecado… te secuestre y traje a este lugar, te hice daño, y trate de matar a tus amigos…. Es justo que pague - mientras hablaba ella negaba con vehemencia.

— Sabes que no es así … por favor no me dejes sola… -

— Lo lamento… mi corazón queda en tus manos…. Te amo Orihime Inoue -

Y con ello lo último que quedaba de él se convirtió en polvo que se llevó el viento, dejando un Corazón destrozado, llorando con impotencia el haber perdido a la persona más importante para ella.

En las noches que sufro por querer verte siento que voy a explotar así se siente cuando te enamoras de alguien quiero que estés a mi lado.

—  No puedo olvidarte,no quiero hacerlo… pero ya no puedo más… es una tortura no tenerte a mi lado, recuerdo cada cosa que hicimos desde que nos conocimos, a pesar de tu trato tosco al inicio, luego fuiste comprendiendo lo que estábamos teniendo… recuerdo todo y me duele! -

Orihime había perdido no solo su corazón, sino también su alma, estaba demasiado rota por dentro, lo más importante que había encontrado lo había perdido sin poder hacer algo.

Ella se había enamorado perdidamente de él, en tan pocas semanas dentro de aquel lugar, había sido suficiente para enamorarse del Espada, pero no pasaron las cosas de inmediato, sino que cada acto fue agregando valor a su relación, comenzado como guardián y cautiva, a una especie de compañeros de misión hasta finalizar en algo más…. cada vez que llegaba a visitarla a su cuarto, las horas que le dedicaba, escuchar cada palabra que decía, aun cuando no era su obligación, siempre estuvo ahí para ella, siempre…  

Con el tiempo aquellos monosílabos que antes salían de sus labios, se convirtieron en charlas más largas y amenas, la curiosidad de él era inmensa, y ella le alegraba saber que podría satisfacerla con sus explicaciones, por más incoherentes que parecieran al Espada…       

No,no es eso lo que quiero decir me siento tan frustrada, por no poder ser sincera.

— Te extraño tanto… te extraño demasiado… - se abrazó a sí misma, hablaba al silencio de aquella casa, antes lo llamaba hogar, pero ahora era su propia prisión, una donde se encontraba completamente sola, sin visitas, sin nadie que estuviera ahí para ella para aplacar esa soledad, ese silencio ensordecedor.

Recordó una de las ocasiones que hablando con él había comentado todo tipos de celebraciones en el mundo humano, y preguntó si había algo similar en Las Noches a pesar que sabía la respuesta, pero le gustaba escucharle decirlas.

Aquellos paseos en las dunas de Hueco Mundo, eran preciosas, a pesar del panorama a su alrededor, ese místico lugar le pareció hermoso, esa luna siempre menguante, aquel cielo nocturno sin ninguna estrella… y la compañía del pelinegro hacían de un paseo una hermosa velada. Al comienzo había un poco de vergüenza más por parte de ella claramente, con el tiempo ambos salían tomados de las manos, incluso para Aizen quien tenía todo un plan con ella, decidió dejarlo de lado para que ella pudiese estar más tiempo con él. 

No era solo su compañía, ella le entregó todo, y él también a ella... se entregaron juntos y fueron marcados a fuego en su cuerpo, su mente, su alma y Corazón…

— Extraño tanto escuchar tu voz… -

Date cuenta, ¿no ves que me siento sola? Exagero haciéndome la fuerte y nada marcha bien

— ¡Inoue!! - escucho su nombre, al mirar a quien le llamaba noto al pelinaranja.

— Eh? - miró pero luego desvió la vista, simplemente no se sentía bien estar cerca de él, un temblor interno caló en sus huesos.

— Inoue, disculpa pero ¿puedo acompañarte a casa? - ella miró a todos lados, buscando al resto de sus amigos.

— Y los demás? … emmm… Rukia-san…. no irás con ella a casa… no regresan juntos? - preguntó mientras apretaba su mochila con sus manos. No quería aceptarlo pero estar junto a él, justo en ese momento, le estaba doliendo, su corazón ardía, quería salir corriendo, escapar, llegar a su casa, tumbarse en su cama y seguir llorando en su almohada.

— Emmm… No… ellos tenían algo que hacer… pero principalmente … podemos hablar?... -

Sin ánimos pero igualmente él era su amigo antes que nada y como tal, tenía que darle algo de tiempo — De acuerdo… -

— Gracias… -

Luego de caminar un largo rato, estaba. Por llegar al hogar de la joven, Ichigo se aventuró y le pidió acompañarla hacia el parque que estaba cerca.

— Inoue… quiero que me digas… - apretó sus manos — Hay algo malo conmigo? -

— ¿Qué? - lo miro sorprendida.

— Quiero decir… tú me has estado evitando, y no puedo seguir soportándolo -

—Yo… yo… - no supo qué decir, era cierto y no lo negaba, lo ha estado haciendo, desde que regresaron de Hueco Mundo, es que simplemente no puede verlo… él había terminado con el enemigo, él había acabado con el Espada… ¡él había asesinado a Ulquiorra!

Ichigo se acercó a ella aún más, tomó una de sus manos y con la otra la llevó al rostro de la joven, ella desconcertada no supo cómo reaccionar. — Acaso no estás notando lo que hago… lo que está pasando… - él puso un rostro dolido.

— ¿Qué?... ¿qué quieres decir?… ¿Qué haces? -

— Inoue, no te das cuenta que siempre te he tratado diferente de los demás…. no te das cuenta que … me gustas…te quiero…  y que me duele tu alejamiento…-

¿gustar? ¿querer?

si solo hubiera una persona destinada a mi me gustaría que fueras tú nunca he amado a nadie,como te amo a ti Hey!quiero que veas lo que siento en verdad.

Sin más que hacer, él acercó su rostro y posó sus labios sobre los de ella, en un beso suave y lento…

Sin saber cómo reaccionar Orihime abrió sus ojos al asombro, sin corresponder… hace mucho se hubiese vuelto loca que él correspondiera sus sentimientos, ¿pero ahora? ahora que ya no tenía corazón, que lo perdió y desapareció junto a Ulquiorra en Hueco Mundo.

“Ulquiorra” pensó lágrimas comenzaron a bajar por su rostro, “esto no es lo que quiero…” “no puedo reemplazarte… no quiero hacerlo …”

Cuando Ichigo reaccionó, vio las lágrimas de ella y se dio cuenta del error que cometió — Inoue? - 

Ella al no tener donde más correr, solo se aferró a él y lloró, desahogando su corazón, desbordando todo el sentimiento de tristeza que estaba acumulando.

— Llegue tarde, ¿no es verdad? - dijo él mientras acariciaba los cabellos de ella.

¿Con quién quieres estar? Me duele recordar tu espalda solitaria

Llegó a su apartamento y se derrumbó en su cama, ese beso no supo a nada, no había nada… ningún sentimiento, estaba vacío como ella, ahora era quien ocupaba el lugar de Ulquiorra… no tenía nada dentro de ella….

— ¡No es justo! Porque?! porque te fuiste?!... - seguía reclamando golpeando su almohada, vio la pulsera en la cómoda de su cama, la tomó y la observó por un largo rato, recordó cuando lo vio por primera vez, cuando le dio esa pulsera, y volvió a recordar todo su tiempo en Las Noches…

— Salvame de este dolor Ulquiorra…. por favor - susurro clemente.

en las noches que sufro por querer verte

siento que voy a explotar

— No puedo hacer nada Rukia…-

— Debes darle tiempo… no pretendas que corresponda justo ahora -

— Pero… pensé que… -

— Ichigo, no has escuchado que aquel lema no funciona en realidad “Un clavo saca a otro clavo” ella sintió algo profundo por el Espada, para nuestra pena así fue, no sabemos la historia, pero no puedes obligarla a que te vuelva a amar como al principio -

— Tienes razón… me disculpare con ella y le daré tiempo…-

—Así se hace Ichigo!, sabes tienes que aprender a entender mejor a las mujeres… no todas aceptaran a la primera este tipo de cosas -

— ¡Callate! recuerda que fue tu idea todo esto.

— Si… perdón por eso… -

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La pelinaranja estaba dándose un baño, lavando su rastro de lágrimas… “Cuando podré dejar esto?, ya no tengo más lágrimas… ya no hay nada más en mi… me quede sin nada, estoy vacía… todos mis sentimientos se fueron contigo… ¡los quiero de regreso!” pensó mientras abrazaba sus piernas.

así se siente cuando te enamoras de alguien quiero que estés a mi lado nunca he amado a nadie,como te amo a ti

Un par de semanas después, durante la noche, a pesar de la brisa que ingresaba por la ventana, ella había caído rendida ante el sueño y cansancio, semana tras semana sentir esa desdicha no podía seguir haciéndolo más… tenía que comenzar a aceptar que todo había pasado y que todo ya había terminado…lo había estado pensando demasiado.

Dentro de aquella brisa, un halo tenue había ingresado a la habitación, la joven estaba profundamente dormida, aun con el rastro de lágrima cayendo sobre su rostro, la luz se acercó un poco más hasta lograr materializarse… quién podría imaginar que la tenue aura era lo que quedaba del espíritu de Ulquiorra, con sus manos intangibles logró limpiar unas cuantas gotas que caían de los ojos de ella.

Miro un rato a la chica, tan hermosa, tan perfecta, pero tan llena de dolor, arrugó un poco el ceño, eso no era lo que quería para ella.

Se acercó a su oído y solo unas pequeñas palabras era suficiente para pronunciar, ella tenía que encontrar el resto de las respuestas, pero principalmente, tenía que pasar la página, lo hecho hecho estaba, no había vuelta atrás, la rueca del tiempo tenía que seguir avanzando, y ella tenía que seguir adelante.

“Por el corazón… Deseo todo de ti… pero debes avanzar… en otra vida… te estaré esperando… no dudes… vuelve a vivir… vuelve a ser tu misma… la mujer de la que me enamore y de la que siempre lo estaré…”

Luego de eso, aquel halo desapareció sin dejar ningún rastro más que esas palabras y un brillo peculiar en la pulsera que le había entregado a la joven hace tiempo atrás.

sea cual sea el futuro que me espere. Tú eres la persona destinada para mi.

Orihime se había levantado tarde ese día, gracias al cielo era sábado, pero aun así estaba conciente que algo pasó la noche anterior, miró su pulsera y se dio cuenta.

— Entonces ¿si estuviste aquí?… lo siento… lamento haberte preocupado así…. no será fácil pero voy a intentarlo… no voy a olvidarte, no pretendo hacerlo… pero si te convertiré en la fuerza para mi, las que necesito y necesitaré para seguir… -

Miró su pulsera, la dejó cerca del altar de su hermano, y lo decidió. Hizo una oración por su hermano y luego para él…

— Extrañaba tu voz… Aun así gracias por venir a verme… se que fue real porque así lo sentí, no volveré a llorar por esto… pero dame tiempo… necesito tiempo para buscar mi camino….

Se levantó y se encamino al baño, tomaría una larga ducha y haría unos cambios en su vida, marcar el comienzo de sus nuevos pasos, y lo que haría de hoy en adelante…

— Habrá una persona para mí en esta vida, pero la que será mi destino ya no está, tendrás que esperarme hasta que llegue donde estás… Ulquiorra… - y con una sonrisa recordó

— ¿Vals? ¿Qué es eso? -

— Es un baile que los humanos realizan cuando están celebrando, es un movimiento lento… ¿Quieres intentarlo? -

— ¿Aquí afuera? -

— ¡Claro! vamos ten enseño…-

Cuando ella tomó su mano se movieron lentamente luego de eso ella se movía delicada en una danza adorable. El viéndola feliz, usó su transformación de Segunda Etapa y la alzó en sus brazos, la llevó al cielo, y bailó junto a ella.

— Tienes miedo ? -

Ella lo miró asombrada pero luego de eso, colocó su mano en el rostro de él — No… contigo no tengo nada que temer… - y lo tomó dulcemente en un largo  y tierno beso…

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Nadie sabe lo que depara el futuro, lo único cierto es el presente, por eso debes vivirlo al máximo, no dejes remordimientos que después llegues a llorar y lamentar.

FIN

[niuniente]

UlquihimeWeek2024 Day 4 - "Stay With Me"

I couldn't decide which one of these to submit so have both. Two cakes! :3 Perhaps a fancy night out first and then a demon in your bed?