So this is Safaia Inoue. Hi, I'm xlilslayerx! ^_^ I hope this story turns out good. Please, Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER; I DO NOT OWN BLEACH! (This will be my only disclaimer for the story.)

WARNING!; If you have not read my other story, 'The fire of 1000 cherry blossoms', there is a good chance that there will be things you do not understand. I don't want to explain everything, so please, just to understand, read that one.

I walked slowly down the path. The rain hit harshly down my face and trickled down my arms. The park was deserted. Night sky darkness loomed over everything as I pulled my jacket on. I didn't care if it was late, I didn't care if I caught a cold, I needed to think straight. 'Why can't I control my emotions? Why can't I get over you, Kurosaki-kun? It's obvious you love Kuchiki-san, and I'm happy you are happy, so why do I feel so alone?' At least the rain camoflaged my tears as the streamed lightly down. I cuddled my arms to my chest. Thunder roared in the night, making me jump. Sighing deeply, I stood under an old oak tree. As the rain poured heavier, my thoughts where strong. 'Kurosaki-kun, I-huh?' My thoughts were cut short. At the other side of the tree,a small cry outstood the thunderous clouds. 'Tree's don't cry...' I peered round to locate the source. A box.
"Wahh!" It screamed. I ran over to it and opened it up. What I layed eyes on, I knew would change my life forever. A beautiful sight of the darkest blue eyes I had ever seen. They were red from her tears, but stopped crying once she saw me. I picked up the small baby and wrapped it inside my jacket.
"Hello?" I called as I looked around, "I see, abandoned. Well, don't worry, I'll take care of you." She curled up to me and fell asleep. Even though the wind was strong, and the rain broken through the box, the little child was burning. 'Maybe we should have you checked...'

'That fricken' doorbell! Who the HELL is knocking at 3-fucking-am?' After giving a disapproving sigh, Ichigo rolled out of bed and made his way down the stairs. He slammed the door handle down and jerked it open.
"What do you want? Don't you realise it's 3 in... the... Inoue!" His blurred vision finally focused as he looked at the terrified face.
"I'm sorry for disturbing you, Kurosaki-kun." She bowed, "I need your help."
"Come in." She stepped inside the warmth of his house. He led her to the living room.
"Inoue, what are you doing here so early in the morning? You're soaked to the bone!" He used the calmest tone he could master so he didn't get her scared or worried. 'I have to stop being so harsh around her.' Ichigo hated it when he saw the young beauty cry, it was even worse for him when she was afraid of him, it built a knot in his stomach that made him want to fall and apologise. 'Like that time she first saw my hollow mask.' The memory brought an inward scowl to his face, but he did not show it whilst she was still here.
"Sorry, Kurosaki-kun, but I need your help." She begun to unzip her jacket, "I was having a night-time walk when..." Her hands fell inside her jacket and she pulled out the child. Ichigo's eyes bulged,
"Inoue, this is-"
"An abandoned baby. I couldn't just leave her in the box in the rain, and I think she might be ill, I didn't know who else to turn to." The baby kept it's head on Orihime's breast as it slept silently. He stared at both, astonished. True, the child looked unwell, but why did she bring it to him instead of a hospital? 'Now's not the time to ask.'
"Come to the clinic with me."
"Arigateo, Kurosaki-kun."

"She's got a slight fever, but she should be fine in a few days." Ichigo concluded. Orihime sighed relieved.
"Ucata." She stoked the baby's brown hair and turned to Ichigo, "Arigateo."
"Your welcome. But I think she should stay here until she's better, or at least until the rain is gone." The rain still tumbled down, "It's not a good idea for her to go outside, yet. You are welcome to stay here until she is better." Ichigo smiled to the busty woman.
"Eh? You don't have to Ichigo-kun, I'd hate to intrude!"
"It's okay, Inoue-san. If you were intruding, I wouldn't of said anything." 'Ichigo-kun? When did she start calling me that?'
"Is it okay with your family?"
"My dad and sister's have gone to Tokyo for Karin's championship match, I only stayed behind because of the exams coming up. They won't be back for another week." The baby made a few gurgling noises before opening her lovely blue eyes.
"So what are you going to do with her?"
"What do you mean?"
"Well, are you really ready to take care of a baby? You're only seventeen." Orihime's face dropped into deep thinking before she gave him a heart warming smile.
"Yes, I'm going to keep her."
"Well, if it gets too much, then let me help you too. I think it might be better if all the burden wasn't on you." Her eyes widened.
"Eh?" 'Kurosaki-kun will be like a dad! Am I dreaming? If I am, then don't wake me up!', "Are you sure, Kurosaki-kun?"
"Yes, I'm sure. At least that way, it'll be less stressful for you." 'I watched mum raise Karin and Yuzu when they were young, I know how stressful it could be, even with two parents, let alone one.' Orihime lent her head gently on the child's.
"What are you going to call her?" She lifted her head and placed her hand under her chin, thinking quickly.
"Safaia. (Sapphire) Since that's the colour of her eyes." Safaia placed a tiny thumb in her mouth and turned to Ichigo. She begun to whine and reach out to him with the other hand.
"I think she want's you to hold her." Orihime smiled. Ichigo blushed as she held her out to him. Carefully, he took the precious girl and cradled her to his shoulder. Her thumb stayed in her mouth as she started to play with his hair.
"Hey, that hurts!" He half-shouted-half-laughed. Orihime laughed too.
"I think she likes your hair.' 'As do I.' He gave the child back to Inoue. She struggled slightly before closing her eyes again on her shoulder. Orihime rocked her gently to make her fall asleep.
"Will I need to give her any medicine?"
"It'll be safer for you to." He went to the kitchen and looked in the cupboard for any baby medicine. They all went back into the living room and sat down.
"I'll sort out Karin and Yuzu's room for you, I'm sure they wouldn't mind you staying in there."
"N-no, it's fine, Kurosaki-kun, th-the rain's gotten lighter, maybe I should-"
"No."
"No?"
"Don't even think about taking Safaia into any rain, or cold weather, while she's sick. It can make her worse." Inoue pushed her head down in shame.
"Thank you, Kurosaki-kun." He nodded then headed up to his sister's room.

"Wahh!" She screamed. 'Six o'clock...' Inoue dragged herself out of Karin's bed and sat by Safaia in Yuzu's.
"What's the matter, sweety?" She picked her up and rocked her, but still she cried, "Maybe you're hungry?" 'I don't have any bottles...'
"Inoue, is everything fine?" Ichigo opened the door. His face flustered terribly as his hands instantly covered his eyes, "What are you doing?" Inoue turned her tired head to the door.
"She's hungry." She pouted to Ichigo, giving him a confused look, "It's natural for a woman to breast-feed." Ichigo changed another ten shades of red under his hands before shutting the door again. Inoue looked out to the breaking dawn; different shades of auburn, mountbatten and crimson roamed around the morning sun. 'I better get some baby items today, perhaps Kurosaki-kun can take care of Safaia for a while? No, it'll be too much of a burden to him, I don't want to just throw her to him. Maybe Tatsuki-san? She's at Karate practice today, she'll be too busy. I can't see Ishida-kun or Sado-kun knowing how to take care of a baby, or Kuchiki-san and Abarai-kun. Hmm...' Safaia cuddled back up to her saviour and fell back to sleep. Orihime stroked her head and pushed herself down on the bed, falling asleep with the baby on her chest.

Well, what do you think? I'm a daily uploader most of the time, so I might see you tomorrow if you liked it ^_^, Bye!

-xlilslayerx-