Pride before a fall (open)

[Inoue Orihime]

''Stop dodging!'' rang the words of Orihime's opponent as she tried to avoid a blast of reaitsu came hurtling her way. ''Sentun Kesshun!'' she called out her hairpins forming a shield that collided with the blast it held it an she smiled about it. She could feel the strength of the blast it got stronger and then a huge wave of power overthrew her before a splinter of he shild flew off she widened her eyes and it gave that opening and a waver of her resovle dropped enough to let the blast crack her defense shield and before she knew it a huge explosion erupted and it flung her body far back before she hit the ground hard her body bruised.

Suddenly woke up with a deep breath and sat up there she was sat in a hospital bed her wounds bandaged her body painful from her fall. She must have been discovered by someone who rung for an ambulance. She was fine, really maybe she could even use her own shield to reverse her damage.

''We couldn't find any contact numbers for your parents so we rung Ishida Uryu his father works here and his son Ishida discovered your case he's contacted all your friends of what's happened are visitor's ok?'' a nurse suddenly asked her. Orihime blinked a few times and uttered ''Yes''

[Shoshi Ana]

It had not been so long ago Ana had received a call from Uryu about Orihime being in hospital. Naturally she first thought something terrible must have happened so she'd dropped everything and rushed over to the hospital only to be told she had to wait because she couldn't go in to see her friend yet. That did not sit well with Ana at all which resulted in her having a go at the lady who told her she couldn't go in yet.

Huffing away Ana went into the florist and got a bunch of flowers to brighten Orihime's room up before spotting a nurse and asking her. She couldn't tell Ana much yet which annoyed Ana again until she was able to find out what room Orihime was in and waited outside the door. The moment she thought she heard Orihime talking in the room Ana peered her head around the door.

"You're awake!" she chimed in and hurried over to Orihime sitting on the edge of the bed ignoring the nurse. "Ah I was so worried" she wrapped her arms around her friend giving her a hug "Are you ok, anything broken, what happened? Tell me everything" Ana said bombarding her friend with questions before letting her go and handed over the flowers "Right these are for you. Hospital rooms can be so dull and boring." Ana shook her head before watching her friend checking her. Whoever hurt her friend was going to pay!



ooc - hope you dont mind me joining

[Inoue Orihime]

ooc: not at all all are welcome

Orihime felt the side of her face swollen had that guy smacked her one she felt so sore she'd been betean before like when she went Hueco Mundo and the Espada felt the need to beat her till she was black and blue and it felt like that all over again. She couldn't remember much only just now what she had been reliving in her dreams. She suddenly felt anygry with herself she had tried to defend herself she remembered standing up to the guy.

Suddenly she heard someone walk in and she looked happy seeing it was Ana ''Its so good to see you'' she said happily before she felt a squeeze on her ribs as Ana hugged her. ''Ah...Ana-Chan my side...ahaha'' she almost laughed. She admired her flower ''There so nice, thank you'' she said.

Orihime looked a little ashamed when Ana asked what had happened. ''I was in the park just minding my own business...I was planning on visiting Tatsuki but I never got that far...and this...this man...'' she began before his appearance flash through her mind and she looked worried. ''He...just started attacking me...I thought I had it...but I got distracted my shield it wouldn't hold much longer'' she sighed.

''You have some serious bruising...'' came a voice and in stepped Ishida he usually hung around the hospital where his father worked and upon hearing a patients name of Orihime he had to see her. ''Ishida-Kun!'' Orihime beamed. Ishida nodded. ''I think you're going to be ok Orihime...'' he said. ''Ive informed everyone of your condition so expect visitors'' he said. ''Even Kurosaki-Kun?'' Orihime said only for Ishida to sigh ''Stop worrying about him and concentrate on yourself'' he began. ''But I didn't want to bother Kurosaki'' he said then glancing to Ana ''Good to see you Shoshi''

[Asano Keigo]

(ooc: gonna rp as Tatsuki and Keigo)

Tatsuki had been hanging out at her place extecting Orihime turn up, strange she swear she'd just got off the phone from her discussing how they were gonna meet for a paintballing session later on. She knew Orihime only live about 10m inuites from her if you walked but she'd been gone over an hour now. Tatsuki tried phoning Orihime before she noticed a message from that four eyed geek Ishida. ''Ishida? what's he want'' she began and checked her messages only for utter surprise to hit her she even dropped her phone putting a hand over her mouth. ''Orihime!'' she whispered to herself.

She quickly turned and grabbed her things like keys and a jacket before picking up her phone again she flew out the front door and ran towards the hospital. ''Creep!'' she suddenly said after ringing Keigo, that seemed like her new word for him ''Get down the hospital now Orihime's been hurt...thought I told Ichigo to never let her get hurt ever'' she shouted down the phone almost deafening Keigo who agreed to meet her down there.

Tatsuki then scrolled down her contacts to a certain orange haired dude, went to voicemail as per usual where could that guy be for all she knew Orihime could be on her deathbed she didn't know the extent of her injuries so naturally panicked. Tatsuki heard a dial tone before taking in a breath ''Kurosaki Ichigo you get yourself down the hospital pronto I don't care what weird Shinigami your hanging out with today but make time for your friend Orihime's been put in hospital'' she left an nice little message for him.

She rushed into the hospital seeing Keigo walking running from the other direction ''Keigo!'' she called he waved before the to came to face. ''So how bad is she?'' Keigo asked. ''No idea but it could be bad! need to know'' Tatsuki said grabbing Keigo by the collar and practically dragging him inside.

It was moments later Tatsuki and Keigo walked into Orihime's room Tatsuki immediately looked to her seeing her injuries and bandages ''Oh Hime....who did this to you!'' she said she understood she'd be ok after asking a nurse abpout her condition. Tatsuki looked to Ana and Ishida ''Was it sme kind of hollow?'' she asked everyone.

[Shoshi Ana]

"Oh... ah sorry sorry" she said raising her hands innocently enough, right best not to squeeze her friend too tightly. She handed over the flowers and smiled a little at Orihime's reaction though she couldn't help but look over Orihime's injuries, what sort of creature or person did this. She didn't see Orihime as someone who'd let herself get hurt easily, she'd been getting stronger, granted it was taking some time but it was happening which Ana was pleased about.

Frowning Ana processed what Orihime was telling her "A man... what did he look like, do you remember? The slightest bit of information can help" when Ana got her hands on this prick he'd wish he'd never messed with Orihime at all.

Hearing Ishida Ana looked over, he was also so formal, honestly try sound less serious for a change. So Ana thought but she nodded her head, it was good to know there was no serious injuries to Orihime. Though when Orihime asked about Ichigo Ana frowned a little, honestly she should worry about herself, exactly what Ishida said which had a flicker of a smile cross Ana's expression. She nodded her head at Uryu and went to say something before another voice entered the room and she looked over seeing Keigo and Tatsuki.

Ana looked to Tatsuki and shook her head, she didn't think so, she thought it was something else. Something strange was going on here. After running into some Quincy with Ichigo the other day who didn't really care about anything other than cutting down Shinigami Ana didn't think it was a Hollow at all. She also recalled talking to Ishida about an Arrancar being spotted around. Frowning Ana huffed, what the hell was going on around here exactly?

"If it was a Hollow she'd be dead" Ana said glancing to Orihime "She's alive though which means it's something else" but why did they leave Orihime alive exactly, was she supposed to be a message? Oh that pissed her off as she clenched a fist. "The important thing is she's alive and with no serious injuries" Ana pointed out, there was at least that much but Ana wanted more information on this attacker.

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ichigo may of been training with Urahara ever since he'd had a run in with Quincy he felt it was time to brush up on some skills. He still had some major power to perfect since he discovered his origins it made more sense to him now how he was meant to progress.

He flipped Zangetsu round almost slicing off on of Urahara's limbs before the guy ducked avoiding laughing as he did so, he was still so nonchalant about being attacked and getting seriously injured. Ichigo could hear something sounding off over Urahara's laughing ''Shhh...what the hell is that?'' Ichigo silenced Urahara as he looked round seeing his lifeless and soulless human body dumped off to the side. It was just his phone couldn't be that important right? he couldn't sense any trouble about when he focused around him mainly in the town. Urahara knew what was up he could sense it before Ichigo had. ''Try again...'' Urahara said to him knowing Ichigo wasn't all that great on detecting energy but he was much better these days.

Picking up on each of his friends reaitsu Ichigo discovered one wasn't as it should be, he looked worried before scowled ''Inoue...'' he thought he couldn't quite place what was wrong but something wasn't right with her energy. Immediatly Ichigo ditched his training session and merged back with his body standing up and breifly saying his goodbyes to Urahara before he climbed back up to the shop and ran out the door and down the street.

Following Orihime's reaitsu as best he could it lead him further into Karakura before he remembered his phonce had alarmed. Checking it he discovered Tatsuki's rather politely put voicemail. But it wasn't good it sounded serious by her words. He made a quick turn and ran in the direction of the hospital.

Arriving he had to go through plenty of staff to get to the right room and it seemed everyone was already here. Wslking in Ichigo glanced to Tatsuki, Ana and Keigo before seeing Ishida that reminded him he had to have a much needed talk with him later. Looking to Orihime, Ichigo was in disbelief taking her injuries in for a moment, who had done this to her, she did not deserve this. ''Inoue im sorry, you...I mean stupid question but are you ok?'' he asked her. He had no idea what could of done this, but he couldn't help wonder why hadn't he been there for her he had no excuses he could only apologise to her properly later.

[Inoue Orihime]

Orihime thought for a moment ''He was tall...with blonde hair...he didn't say who or what he was just attacked me'' se said but she still had that look of disappointment on her face. ''I could of done more...to protect myself but he was just so strong'' she said.

She suddenly looked up hearing a rush of people at the door her eyes lit up seeing Tatsuki and Keigo ''Hello...'' she smiled. But blinked a few times seeing Tatsuki's worry ''S-sorry Tatsuki-Chan....I made you guys all worry...but really i'll be fine it was this man who challenged me on my way to yours'' she said hearing them discuss if her attacker was hollow ''No no...he wasn't a hollow...he had no mask..'' she said. It had all happened pretty quickly for her and she felt guilty the more she thought about it.

Ishida sighed ''I think I know what attacked you...it was more than likely a Quincy'' he spoke up as he fixed his glasses. ''You will recover Orihime it will just take some time...you can either rest here or ask to be discharged'' he said but he wouldn't advise it today just to be on the safe side.

She suddenly heard someone else rush in through the door and she smiled to see Ichigo. ''Hi Kurosaki-Kun...'' she said but her smile disappeared as she watched his look of disbelief she looked down and fiddled with her fingers ashamed ''I...i'll be ok...'' she responded to his question. She glanced back to him ''It was my own fault...'' she said she was just glad to be able to still be alive and see everyone again.

[Asano Keigo]

Tatsuki gave a relieved sigh she seemed pretty beat up but her sunny disposition still remained, it took a lot of Orihime's personality to be destroyed. ''Well thank goodness your going to be ok'' she said as she walked over to her friend feeling her forhead sensing her slight temperature but she backed away and glanced to Ana. ''What could of done this then'' she said only for Ishida to answer her question.

''A Quincy...you mean someone like you....why would they attack her...what is wrong with you Quincy anyway'' she growled. Keigo raised a finger ''Maybe they just turned bad'' he said only for Tatsuki to shoot him with a glare. ''Im gonna knock that Quincy from here to next week'' she said. ''Oh don't you worry yourself Orihime..you must not be scared to go out agin walk around with you head held high'' she stated.

She stopped her little speech hearing the door and turned seeing Ichigo ''Ah so you got my message...'' she began walking to him and grabbing by his collar ''You promised me you'd never let her get hurt like this where were you dummy!?'' she scolded him. She remembered when Orihime went missing and Ichigo had told her to keep out of things she didn't know about but now she did know, she knew all about the different kinds of threats out there so she made Ichigo promise to protect Orihime being as gentle as she was.

[Shoshi Ana]

Tall and blonde, well not much to go off but Ana was sure she could narrow it down, a tall blonde guy who attacked innocent people which meant they had to have a high spiritual pressure if they broke through Orihime's defense and did the damage they had done to her. Ana clenched her fists in thought. Letting out a small sigh though she gave Orihime a small smile "You did pretty good for yourself. Why I remember a time when you wouldn't have you know and how well look at you, standing up to people, I might have to go hide under the bed or something from you hey" Ana said laughing a little trying to make a small joke but also trying to cheer her friend up.

Ana gave Tatsuki and Keigo a small smile though she was still concerned. Ana's eyes narrowed, a Quincy, well she didn't want to say it but he had. Bloody Quincy pricks. Letting out a small sigh Ana looked to Orihime "Maybe you could stay at mine or Tatsuki's for a bit" If it was a Quincy, which would not surprise her really then it might be best if Orihime had someone with her, numbers could mean your life against the Quincy especially if they were going after innocents.

Hearing Keigo's words Ana smirked a little from the information she had they were very bad people. Spotting Ichigo Ana nodded her head at him before frowning a little. She kind of wanted to slap all three, Orihime, Ichigo and Tatsuki, he couldn't protect everyone and Orihime had done a really good job at protecting herself especially against a Quincy! "Stop the self pitting Orihime, you did great, you should be really proud of yourself" she said giving her friend a warm smile. She was though proud of Orihime, she hoped her friend could come to be proud of herself too.

Looking at Ichigo Ana narrowed her eyes "Ishida thinks it might have been a Quincy and judging by the information Orihime has told me not to mention our most recent experience I'm entitled to believe that. We got a serious situation on our hands" perhaps it might be wise to inform Soul Society of the situation.

"Oh but on some lighter news everyone Ichigo agreed to come on the trip with us all" she recalled they'd been talking about all going away while they'd waited for Ichigo to show up for his surprise birthday party and Ana had talked him into it the other day, sadly with the present situation going on it might not be the best of time to leave the town.

[Kurosaki Ichigo]

Ichigo smiled a little towards Orihime glad she was going to recover to full health, she still seemed all the same, bright and cheery but she probably could move much by the looks of her injuries. Ichigo's smile very quickly vanished again as he heard Ishida speak of this being Quincy's doing ''Those fucking assholes there going down!'' he snapped getting all fired up again. But he looked round and remembered where he was ''Uh, when I see one I mean'' he added. ''Ishida! I don't suppose you know anything about this?'' he asked. Perhaps he could get some answers here.

Ichigo was suddenly reminded of his guilt as Tatsuki brought up his promise to Orihime he scowled as she tugged at his collar before he looked down a bit. ''I know...and I still withhold that promise but I cant promise to be there every single time...I can only be in one place at a time...if I was by Inoue I would of put everything into protecting her'' he admitted. He looked to Orihime ''I apologise Inoue...'' he said to her but she had withstood her ground Ana was right she should not let it worry her and be proud even if she did get hurt she still defended herself enough to stay alive.

Ana had of course lightened the mood and brought up him agreeing to go one this little trip they had all organised ''Yeah sure....could be fun...'' he said. But now wasn't all that good a time the town needed them all to be on the look out especially seeing as Quiny had already dropped by an warned him of further action they may take.