Chapter 2 - Hueco Mundo 2 (Nel Tu)

Ichigo stared in awe as the adult Nel and Kenpachi easily dispatched the Quinto Espada, Nnoitra Jiruga. It had not been an easy battle, but Ichigo could only watch on in disbelief. Nonetheless, the mantis Espada would have easily finished him off had Nel and Kenpachi not come to the rescue. He owed them so much, especially Nel. 

At this moment in time, Kenpachi had run off to who knows where. Nel slowly walked over to Ichigo. He could see the strain that the fight had put on her. For some reason though, he couldn't help but admire her adult form. All of those curves...her breasts...everything. It didn't help that her only covering was skimpy and tattered. 

"Ichigo, I want to thank you for everything," Nel said softly. "You've been so nice, and you're really been helpful."

"Hold on, YOU want to thank me?" Ichigo asked sarcastically. "You're the one that just saved my ass. I should be thanking you."

"It was no trouble...really. It was the least I could do. I still feel like I owe you."

"You don't owe me a damn thing," Ichigo retorted. "Let's get some rest, we could both use it."

The pair continued on through artificially lit desert sands, looking for a place to take refuge. Such places were few and far between, causing the duo to continue on. The backdrop seemed to go on forever, unchanging. 

Small structures finally began to appear in the distance. Ichigo could tell that Nel was exhausted. He was pretty beat up himself. Just a little further and sweet, comforting sleep would be theirs. Ichigo never once let on that his was tired though, he had to look strong in front of the ladies. It was a teenage thing. 

TO BE CONTINUED

*Author's Note: Sorry, I was planning on finishing this, but I got really tired [work related] and couldn't type the whole thing in one sitting. I should have it all done soon. Sorry for any delay*