Birthday Bash (open)

[Shoshi Ana]

<sub>Ana smiled to herself a little, she'd been in Ichigo's room who knew how many times but there was no need to mention that. She'd never counted the amount of times, normally she was at Kurosaki clinic to help out with the clients or ask Isshin something, she'd even been Hollow hunting with the guy and if she wasn't there for either of those reasons she was there because of Ichigo either to help him with something, check up on him or because they'd gone and done something stupid and always headed back to his room to bandage themselves up and think about the problem they'd faced... or they interrogated someone. Of course Ana never paid attention to Ichigo's room, she was never there to check the room out always check in on the people in the house but then again Ana was just like she never observed her surroundings unless she needed to and Ichigo's room was something she didn't think she needed to observe really.


She could understand Orihime's case though, she liked Ichigo... or well had a huge crush on him, it was understandable for her to look around the room. "So long as Ichigo doesn't think I went snooping through his room"</sub>

[/color] she added laughing a little, if so she'd blame the very idea on Kon, ah squishy little stuffed toy with a dirty mind just as bad as Keigo's... put those two in a room full of women and no doubt they'd have fun. She could just see it now Kon and Keigo talking about boobs and hot chicks. Ana slightly shook her head a little but Ichigo's expression would be rather amusing to say the least when he opened the present, she simply hoped he didn't already have it.


Though Orihime's question about Ana's parent's made her frown a little, she didn't want to talk about them. The only person she ever really spoke to about them was Isshin, she'd mentioned them before to Ichigo but she'd never opened up to him, mind you she never had to Isshin either. Turasho had always known about it though, what had happened to them, who her family were, what the problems were in her family, her connection to her family members... as Ana thought about it Turasho might have been the only person to meet all of Ana's siblings and grandparents and the only one she could recall coming to her house... other than Tatsuki, she wondered how that girl was doing it seemed like ages since she had seen her.


"They died because I failed to protect them"[/color] was all Ana said and sadly she said it rather bitterly before realising it and sighed a little her expression lightening as she glanced to Orihime "I don't want to talk about it today... ask me after Ichigo's birthday"[/color] she said giving her a small smile before looking ahead again. It couldn't hurt to tell Orihime but not today, it was her birthday she didn't want to go down sad memory lane she wanted to stay bright and bubbly for as long as possible, it wasn't an often emotion for Ana to feel.


When Orihime asked what she should do Ana had no idea. She licked her lips a little in thought before she glanced to her friend. "If it was me, I know if something was very wrong with the family member I would regret not seeing them in case they died, even if they had harmed me before. I know I would always be wondering. I'd likely go see them around 3pm or just before 4pm because then I knew I had a really short time to see them in case something happened or I started to feel really uncomfortable I had an easy excuse to leave with visiting hours closing at 4pm. I'd probably take a friend too for moral support and in case something did happen. As great as Ichigo is I'd likely go you or Ishida because you are both calmer than Ichigo is and are unlikely to snap if something does happen that upsets me... you'll see it and help me out of the room without a scene being made..." she added, she'd actually likely take Ishida when she really thought about it but she was not in this position, Orihime was.


Glancing to her friend she smiled a little "I don't know what you should do... follow your heart Orihime... it'll help you out" she added and looked ahead "Man look how far up we are already... fun no! Did you want some water?" Ana asked pulling out a water bottle she had in her bag and held it out to Orihime in case she wanted some.
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[Inoue Orihime]

Orihime remembered ever going into Ichigo's room he had invited her up when she dropped by after she got her bakery job. Of course it completely caught her off guard and she could laugh at it now but he had offered to walk her home twice and she declined due to her sheer nerves the next time he offered she'd have a yes ready. She smiled and nodded ''He'll be shocked you just knew what he was into but then he'd probably question how...just leave him to wonder how you did it'' she said.

Orihime smiled faded and her eyebrows raised in surprise hearing about Ana's parents, she wasn't sure as to ask why or how it all happened but it was enough for her to understand it was painful or difficult to speak of. She gave one nod as it seemed Ana didn't wish to say about it. ''Ok....but if ever you do....im around'' she smile gently. The only thing that got her out of a long winded slump was the support and being surrounded by great friends they were the best to her despite everything she had them for sure.

She listened to Ana's advice and it made sense, she only had one mother and when she saw how much of an effect it had on someone by losing both their parents it seemed selfish to not at least consider getting back in touch bad past or not. ''I know...I probably should....I mean look at Ichigo and Ishida they lost their mothers and you lost both parents...my Father died....but my Mother is alive I should see her while I still have the opportunity...'' she said.

''Ok, I definitely would like someone to come too...'' she began. She knew if she asked Ichigo to come with her he would because he was just nice like that but Ana was right he would get anger on her behalf and Ishida wouldn't hesitate to come too but right now Ana was in front of her. ''Would you come with me?'' she asked her. She was scared how things may turn out and someone with her would encourage her a little more.

She hadn't realised how much ground they had covered until Ana mentioned it she stopped and looked around. ''Wow....we've come far....'' she said before hearing Ana offering water ''Yes, please'' she answered reaching out a hand to take a hold of the bottle before opening and taking some sips.

[Shoshi Ana]

_{Ana couldn't help but laugh, Ichigo wondering, now that would be funny. "Oh I like that idea it'd drive him nuts!"}

[/color] she added laughing again holding her sides as she did so. She had to admit the entire Kurosaki family had their funny moments, many families did but none were as unique as the Kurosaki family.


It wasn't like Ana was angry at Orihime for asking, Ana had never mentioned it before so in many ways she blamed herself for her friend's question but she was ok with it also, she'd tell Orihime one day just not today, after Ichigo's birthday seemed like the best time in Ana's mind, she could do it then, after all the celebrations and such. Hearing Orihime offer an ear though made Ana blink a few times before a small smile crossed her face, so that's what hearing that felt like. She liked it, she couldn't remember anyone ever offering her that before, it was nice and it was tempting to ask Orihime to say it again but she didn't she simply nodded her head.


Glancing to Orihime she smiled a little, everyone lost someone important to them, Orihime had lost her brother who was important to her from Ana could tell but she had the chance to make amends, to get her emotions out there and hopefully be able to start moving on if she had not already. It was good to hear Orihime wanted to visit her mother and wanted someone to go with her, she nodded her head again. It was a wise choice and she was certain Orihime would not regret it, no doubt it'd be hard... so Ana thought but it would also be a great opportunity for Orihime too.


When Orihime asked Ana to come with her she looked over to her friend and smiled a little. "Of course I'll come with you. You're like a sister to me Orihime, I'll help you out with anything you needed help with... well within reason of course"[/color] Ana said smiling a little and nodded her head "But if you want me to come with you I'll be more than happy to help you out."[/color] She couldn't pass up the chance to help her friend out and it's not like Orihime was asking her to go to Hueco Mundo with her, mind you Orihime never seemed to ask Ana to do dangerous stuff with her.


"Oh wait until you see us at the top. The view it's amazing and when the sunsets it's even better the entire sky fills up with colours and the town too. If I ever turned evil or became a Hollow... hopefully that never happens but I'd linger up the top here to get a view of the entire town... it's certainly make finding prey a lot easier."[/color] Ana said though she hoped something like that never happened to her.


"So have you thought about what you are going to do after this year at school?" Ana asked her wondering if Orihime had plans. Ana had hoped to travel this year but it wasn't happening, she still couldn't figure out what university she wanted to go to so she was putting that off for a year and taking a break. She could only imagine going to university and always having to leave to help Soul Society or something or another.
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[Inoue Orihime]

Orihime grinned, a confused Ichigo was amusing he seemed to like his privacy so he never told or gave a clue about who he really is when he didn't wear the Shinigami robe. ''Trust Keigo to spill it'' she said. She really like the Kurosaki family how they all played their parts in the family and keep it going she didn't know Ichigo's Mother but she bet she was beautiful person.

She watched Ana's expression change a couple of times after she had offered to be there for her like a friend should. It struck her as an experience she wasn't familiar with, she wondered if anyone had mentioned it to her before. Her friends would be there just that they hadn't expressed it verbally perhaps. ''D-don't worry...I haven't upset you right'' she said looking worried.

She had however returned a big smile as Ana agreed to come along when she decided to visit her Mother, and described them as like a sisterly relationship. She had never had a sister she imagined it to be so good to have someone like you grow up with you and bond with, in fact Ana probably was as close to a sister that Orihime would ever know. ''Thank you'' she said returning Ana's water bottle to her. With that settled she'd have to plan a day to visit her mum.

Orihime continued to trek along it getting steeper but Ana was right the view from the top was none like she had ever seen. All the town was visible she could probably see the high school from her. 'Yeah....I wonder if any hollow have picked up on this place yet'' she said it was a good spot to seek out everything in the town. ''I hope you never turn evil though....now that's a scary thought...'' she began to ponder a finger resting at her chin.

''Oh I did plan to go University and study home economics its full of interesting things...I mean I already got into the sewing club'' she began. ''But I would like to boost my basics like math....'' she added. ''Are you going to University too?'' she asked. She knew they were a year below Ana so maybe she had already got in.

[Shoshi Ana]

<sub>"Hmm that is a problem" Ana said and rubbed her chin a little in thought wondering what she could do to make sure Keigo kept his mouth shut only at present she did not know what to bribe or maybe blackmail him with. She could just see it now Keigo blurting it out and spilling the beans, no mystery if that happened now was there. She let out a small sigh.


Ana was a little startled when Orihime seemed a little concerned by Ana. She blinked and frowned before shaking her head "Oh, no no, not at all Orihime” Ana said waving her hands a little. She wasn’t sure why Orihime seemed to wonder such a thing but she had not upset Ana in the slightest, rather she’d done the opposite. It was a nice thing to be aware however Ana didn’t like putting her problems on other people and troubling them, it was just who she was, maybe it was to do with her star sign, she did not know.


A small smile crossed her face for a moment; she’d do anything to help her friends out. If Orihime needed her assistance she was there even if she never asked for it but in this case she had and Ana would not refuse her. Of course the subject at hand diverted and Ana pondered maybe some Hollows were aware of this place, well so long as they didn’t run into them today then she was fine with it, she’d hunt them another day for taking her spot. She laughed and shook her head "Me evil… not even I can imagine that… though I guess if ever did turn evil I’d go after Keigo first… you know, for telling Ichigo I got the knowledge that Ichigo is into English literature from him”</sub>

[/color] she added and laughed again. Though she could imagine herself evil, she could imagine herself going for her friends, hurting those closest to her, hurting innocent people and breaking a bunch of things.


Home economics! That’s what Orihime wanted to study!? She was a bit shocked; she thought Orihime would do something… well more. "Sewing… doesn’t Ishida do that? I mean I know he can sew I always thought he was in the sewing club too”[/color] she added before shrugging a little. Ana personally was not one for sewing and well basically everything a woman was expected to do around the house and for her family, possibly because she for a while now never could see herself having a family and it wasn’t just because Ana didn’t think she would ever find the right guy but she feared all the times she’d been attacked and injured would start taking a tole one her ability to have children in the future. She had not told anyone her concerns though, she never went to the doctors to get it checked out partly because she feared what the answer would be.


"Ah, not this year, it’s my gap year. I mean I applied for several universities and several responded, even ones I did not apply for wrote an expression of interest to me offering me scholarships but I have not accepted any. I really want to go to the university in London though… but I never see it happening… mind you the more I look into my future the more unlikely it seems I will go to university… it’s just a feeling really”[/color] Ana said letting out a small sigh. She’d like to study, further herself and become really good in a field but when she really thought about it she never could see it, instead she saw herself protecting her friends and family, fighting Hollows and always helping other’s and while it made her happy to know that it also greatly depressed her. She’d always had this clear vision of the future, she’d known what she wanted to do but lately, she had no idea, she could not see her future and did not know what to do anymore.



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[Inoue Orihime]

Orihime breathed some releif glad she hadnt offended her friend, that was the last thing she wanted but her curiously was to blame it often got the better of her and she asked questions. She just realised how little she new about Ana's origin and family she knew she had siblings.

The very thought of an evil Ana sent shivers down her spine, it just didnt fit well with her she was always so kind hearted and Ana wouldnt do anything to harm anyone unless you were on the wrong side of her that was, then she'd kick your ass for sure. She laughed a little as it seemed Keigo was on her hit list if she ever did turn evil he'd be the first to get a visit.

Orihime hadnt given much thought but home economics was something she'd want to have a go at, she had done so well in her standard maths and english that she landed up 3rd place in results scores but what she really could do was cookery she was oblivious to her weird concoctions that seemed to gross out other people it all tasted pretty good to her. ''Yeah, he's like so good at sewing he mends up anything really'' she replied hearing Ana knew of Ishida's great needlework.

Orihime smiled at Ana's plans, she seemed to have something worked out and she had got plenty of williness from Universities to ake her on in scholarships. ''W-why not...'' she began as Ana said she couldnt see a London University happening. ''It could happen...your pretty smart'' she smiled.

( OOC: no problem :) )

[Shoshi Ana]

<sub>It's not like Ana never wanted to tell any of her friends the truth about her family or herself, what they all were, where they were all from, the issue's that had been going on for years now, the drama's and heartaches, the joys and laughter. She would tell them one day no doubt when she found the right time, she simply saw no reason in doing so, it was nice to have her own little secrets and in some way she felt like she was protecting her siblings or at least her sister's by not introducing them to her friends because of the danger Ana and her friends were always in, she didn't want the girls to become apart of that. It was a bit silly, Ana knew that but they were both young, they didn't understand everything and while they knew about the world and the family history they had no desire to get in on the fight and Ana was more than willing to back them up there. At some point though Ana would let her friends in on the truth.

It was good to hear Orihime laugh, it almost seemed like an unknown noise coming from her friends, so it was a nice change from everything. Of course Orihime expressed her interest in learning sewing and all of that stuff... Ana had no real interest in any of that but Orihime did and she knew Ishida did so maybe Orihime could learn a bunch of stuff from Ishida. Oh he could be like her private tutor on the economics side of things. Hmm maybe Ana could convince Ishida to give it a shot... though she did not think he would object to helping Orihime out with that side of things.

Ana gave Orihime a small smile "Thanks"</sub>

[/color] she said though her smile soon faded and she sighed "I don't know. You know I use to have a clear vision of the future, of what I wanted to do, where I wanted to live, what kind of family I always wanted. Things that I can't see happening anymore"[/color] she added with a small shrug "I just... I have this feeling, fear if you want to call it that if I leave again I'll fail so many people. The last time I left Aizen attacked and I wasn't there to help any of you or keep my family safe... I don't want that to happen again. I feel like right now I need to be here, that this is where destiny wants me to be for the moment. Besides..."[/color] she said tucking a some hair behind her ear "I don't even know what I want to do anymore. Last year I applied for several different courses but I just have no idea which area I should go into"[/color] she added sighing and shook her head. It was a tough choice to make, especially when the rest of your life was based on it.

"I think you'll do really well in economics Orihime it's right up your alley"[/color] she added smiling to her friend. She could see Orihime doing economics and becoming really successful at it too, though she also thought if Orihime really wanted to do something she could pull it off.

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