WIND SONG.

           THERE’S   a distinct sensation that buoys her amid this sea of confusion. Initially, she was too focused on her suppressed ability to notice it — there’s a high concentration of souls in this place, human or otherwise, and they feel muddied as a result. But two souls stand out firmly, all but demanding the attention of her mind’s eye. She would know them anywhere, under any circumstances. One of them draws closer, and the ribbon that binds them comes more into focus; her name leaves Rukia’s mouth before even spotting her in the thinning crowd. 

       ❛   Orihime… !   ❜  Annoyance still lingers in the furrow of her brows — she had a whole laundry list of grievances already — but it ebbs away as she takes in the familiar sight. She’s grown some since they last saw each other… Has she been in this place long ?  … What was this place, anyway ? They were questions that could wait. She finally remembers how to move, her legs swiftly carrying her to her dear friend — and finally she allows relief to permeate her troubled features.  ❛   I felt it was you, but… I wasn’t sure if I believed it. Are you alright ?   ❜

     it is because Orihime is comfortable in her bond with Rukia that she shows no hesitation in quickly throwing her arms around the shinigam’s smaller frame once she was finally close enough. palms pressed firm against her back, cheek resting against midnight hair that smelled faintly of steel and lavender, a quiet laugh leaves Orihime’s lips. it had been some time since she’d last seen Rukia and, circumstances aside, there is joy at getting to see her again. and that is what she chooses to focus on for a few moments. 

     “ It’s good to see you again, Rukia. I missed you.” a sentiment that rang true no matter what place they found themselves in. eventually, Orihime pulls back, doing her best to try and control the smile that threatened to grow out of control.  “ Yeah, I’m okay! A little confused...I’ve been here a few days already and can’t figure out what’s going on. But you’re here now and I know you feel Kurosaki-kun is here too.” and as happy as she is to have familiar faces around, there is worry that blooms in her heart.

          HER   response was swift, short, and to-the-point.

from: kuchiki, rukia to: orihime ₍ᐢ.ˬ.⑅ᐢ₎

[TXT]   pack your bedding while you wait for me.

     well, that wasn’t concerning in the slightest.

to: kuchiki-san  (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡ from: orihime

from: inoue  to: kurosaki-kun & kuchiki-san

          “Wait— Pocky Day is here, too? … That doesn’t even make sense— someone brought that over and got it to spread like wildfire.”

       hands firmly gripping the handle of her giant hammer, heels dig into the ground as her body twists, taking a stance. as if she was playing baseball, she swings the hammer back and, at the exact moment when the creature is within range, she swings the hammer down and up with every ounce of newfound strength in her body. there is a loud ‘thud’ and the next thing she knows, the creature literally goes flying back into the frenzied crowd. lips part into a surprised ‘oh’ as her body relaxes. that worked better than she thought. 

     as the woman turns to finally make her leave, her curiosity being satiated, she spots someone on the sidelines after nearly running into them. “ Oh. I’m sorry, I didn’t see you there!” a sheepish laugh leaves Orihime as she swings her hammer to rest over her shoulder, a friendly smile present on her features. “ What’s a ghost like you doing in a place like this? “

 she missed him. even if it’s only been something close to a month in her time here, it did nothing to lessen the fact that she missed him. she missed all of her friends more than words could say, but Ichigo was someone that held a special place in her heart. he always would. there was no other that could take that place. it belonged to him and him alone. so is it any surprise then, that such a place beats with warmth? that her heart feels lighter? like a feather gliding in the summer breeze. it’s easy to find him. easy to pick him out in a city full of strangers. she could recognize him by touch and smell alone, would know him blind and at the ends of the world. after all-- 

               he was her Ichigo. 

    “ Kurosaki-kun.” her cheeks hurt but she cannot stop the smile nor does she even want to. her voice is soft yet light, hands clasped together against her chest. he looked okay. he looked as she last remembered him. that was good. it may be strange that she’s acting like this-- she doesn’t know of any discrepancies between their memories but that didn’t really matter, did it? as long as Ichigo was alive and okay then everything else could be faced head-on with ease. 

       “ You’re here. I mean-- did you just get here?”

     first is that feeling. that very specific and unique feeling she only ever had around those she loved. she could sense it. someone was here and the longer she concentrated on that feeling, the more tangible it became and without hesitation, she follows it. she follows this feeling as if her very life depended on it, forgetting her original destination as she pushes through crowds of people going about their lives. Orihime doesn’t see them right now. she only sees that invisible string that tugs her ever closer to the hole. her heart beating faster and faster as the crowds begin to thin and that feeling tells her that yes, someone is here. they are right there. all you have to do is reach out and--

     her gaze zeroes in immediately. a cropping of beautiful midnight hair. a troubled amethyst gaze mixed with a hint of annoyance. it is a face that Orihime could not forget nor mistake and as her rushed steps come to a halt, words spill before she can think on it. “ Ru....kia....? Is it really you?”

  shows up 20 years late it’s fine it’s fi but anyways!! wanted to do this earlier but medical things happened so i am here. now. and Orihime absolutely is going to join in on the maskerade fun and the info will be below!

MONSTER BRIDE. based off the unit released in BBS, orihime is going as a monster bride for the festival! her costume and how she’ll look can be found here. in regards to personality, she’s going to remain the same orihime that she’s always been, just a tad bit more mischevious and playful. and yes, she’s going to have that giant jack-o-lantern hammer to. powers wise she’ll have

enhanced strength & durability

enhanced senses

bat familiars (they just fly around and look cute and occassionally bug who she tells them to)

can jump really really high. super jumps

     blinking a few times, Orihime quickly finds the source of the commotion. someone was trying to rob a small group of teenagers. eyes narrow in an instant, one step forwards taken. from what she can see, their weapons weren’t immediately lethal. (bats, sticks, the works.) and it would remain that way if Orihime had anything to say about it.

   glancing around, she spots another person who also has noticed the ruckus, meeting her eyes and for a moment, Orihime saw the look that she often saw in the eyes of her friends. someone who plans to do something. as such, she gives a nod to the stranger before her focus turns back on the group. with an outstretched hand to guide, an orange shield quickly forms between the group of teens and thieves, blocking an incoming swing of a bat.