Day 8:

As Riku sleeps he starts tossing and turning in his sleep.

He then suddenly sits up in a cold sweat and breathing heavily.

'What a nightmare' he thinks to himself.

He gets up and puts his shirt back on and walks to the gate leading to Karakura Town.

He walks around the eventually comes across Ichigo and his friends.

Ichigo walks up," Hey there Riku. How are you doing?"

"Not so well Ichigo., I can't sleep because of the voice in my head." Riku explains.

Ichigo explains to his friends what Riku has been through.

Orihime comments," Oh that is awful Riku-kun. Are you sure you're okay?"

"Yeah I'm as good as can be possible in this situation." He explains.

Uryu adds,"Why don't you go to the head captain and see if he can help?"

"I think I'll try that thanks again Uryu," Riku waves and them leaves toward the Seireitei.

As he heads toward the head captains barracks he comes across a reaper with something over his face.

He introduces himself," I am Captain Kaname Tosen of the 9th squad. May I help you Riku-san?"

"I am heading toward the head captain to ask him something." Riku explains.

Riku asks,"May I ask why you are out here sir?"

"I was training with my lieutenant and I sensed you coming." He answers.

Riku nods," Yes I understand sir."

" So why are you awake this early child?" Kaname questions.

"I had a vision of that guy again...I couldn't sleep." Riku explains.

Kaname nods," Ah yes the head captain told us captains about it. I can't believe that Aizen is trying to revive them again."

"Me either, it is kind of sad and pointless in my opinion," Riku adds.

Another reaper walks up.

"Hello captain Tosen," The reaper bows to the captain.

Riku is shocked," Hey I know you, you're Lieutenant Shuhei."

'Hi again Riku-san. How has your training been?" He asks.

Riku shakes his head," Not good I'm afraid."

"Yes I can sense it is causing you to struggle, Riku" Shuhei adds.

Riku stares at the ground," I just can't get his face or words outta my head."

"It will be okay young one. Just don't listen to him." Kaname reassures Riku.

Riku adds,"It is difficult to do that sir, because they are right in what they say."

"I can understand your frustration Riku. But you need to put it out of your mind in order to move on." Shuhei comments.

Riku nods," I will try sir. Well I had better get back before Urahara finds me missing.

So Riku heads back to the shop and tries to get some more rest.

On his way to the gate he runs across Yumichika.

"Well hello there again Riku-san. How is the training going?" He asks.

Riku shakes his head,"Not so good Yumichika. I keep getting distracted by that guy."

"Ah I see, well are you here to find some answers?" He asks.

Riku nods,"Yes I came across Captain Kaname and his Lieutenant Shuhei."

"Captain Tosen is a very wise reaper. One of the wisest here. If anyone can help you out it is him." Yumichika comments.

Riku agrees," Yes I can tell that Yumichika. I need to go before Kisuke worries. See ya."

Riku bows to Yumichika and then leaves for the gate.

On his way back he stops for a minute, as he does he gets knocked out cold by someone.

Kaname, sensing the persons' Reiatsu, runs to the scene.

When he gets there he sees the person, he then strikes the person.

While the person is distracted Izuru walks up.

"What is going...YOU?!" Izuru exclaims.

The guy turns, sees Izuru, and then vanishes with Riku.

Izuru turns to Kaname," We must inform the head captain."

They run to the head captains barracks.

When they arrive they are greeted by a worried head captain.

"I know Captain. They took Riku again."Yamamoto explains.

Izuru asks,"Should we tell Sora sir?"

"No need to alert him lieutenant. You can handle this."

Kaname adds," We will find him sir. You have my word."

The two reapers leave to locate Riku, as they head out Izuru notices a cave a few miles away from the Seireitei.

As they approach the cave they walk around silently as to not be noticed by Aizen.

"Where are they I wonder?" Izuru questions.

Kaname answers," There they are, Izuru."

In the back of the cave they see Aizen, Gin, and Riku.

Riku is restrained to the wall, unconscious.

Riku regains his consciousness," What the...?"

"So you have awaken haven't you?" Aizen questions.

Riku questions,"You again? What do you want with me you jerks?!"

"You are the one that can help us revive them boy." Aizen explains with a grin.

Riku exclaims,"I won't do it! I have had enough of this. I has brought nothing but pain."

"That is a bad thing to say boy. For we have ways to force the issue." Gin explains with his usual smile.

Riku stays silent, ignoring the two reapers.

Aizen comments,"So that is how you want to play things, huh boy?"

Aizen then looks over at Gin, Gin then pulls out his blade and points it at Riku's neck.

"Have it your way boy,"Gin smiles, as he strikes him across his right arm.

Riku cringes and hisses in pain.

Aizen questions," How much more of this can you take boy?"

Gin looks at Aizen for his word.

Aizen nods," Let us see how much pain he can withstand, shall we?"

Gin then strikes Riku's left leg, leaving a deep cut again.

Riku again hisses in pain, but doesn't give into their torture.

Meanwhile, Izuru is getting annoyed at what is going on.

"What are we gonna do Captain? He can't last much longer under that kind of torture." Izuru asks.

Kaname adds," You are correct. We need to get him out of there now, before they break his spirit."

The two reapers try to find a way into the room Aizen and Gin are in.

"Here it is captain, over here. We can get there from here." Izuru explains.

They end up coming up behind Aizen and Gin.

Aizen then pulls his sword out as well,"Let us see if you can withstand more pain boy"

Aizen then slashes Riku across the chest, leaving a deep cut.

Gin tries to do the same, but it is stopped.

Riku had broken free and grabbed Gin's blade.

An unknown voice comes from Riku, Let's name the entity Reiku.

The entity speaks,"I don't think so reaper scum."

"We finally broke him Gin,"Aizen says with an evil grin.

Kaname exclaims,"We need to stop this now Izuru."

"Yes before Aizen fully resurrects his essence." Kaname adds.

The two reapers jump Aizen and Gin.

Aizen grumbles under his breath,"You again Kaname?!"

As Kaname and Izuru hold off Aizen and Gin...Ichigo catches up to them.

Night falls as the reapers confront Aizen and Gin, and then get Riku away from them.

"You okay Riku?"Ichigo asks.

' Who are you calling Riku, reaper?' Reiku questions.

Kaname warns," That is not Riku Ichigo, it's him. They reached him!"

"Him who Captain?" Izuru asks.

Kaname adds,"A man named Xehanort, Izuru. They found a way to draw him out."

"Damn them!"Ichigo curses.

Izuru questions,"So what do we do captain?"

"We need to find Sora. He is the only one that can snap Riku out of this."Kaname adds.

Izuru leaves to find Sora.

After about an hour Izuru returns with Sora.

Sora is shocked,"What the hell...Riku?! No, not again!"

'You again boy...can't you leave good enough alone' Reiku grumbles.

Sora pleads with Reiku,"Riku please...don't let him drag you down again."

"Sora...please help me."Riku's voice returns, as he grabs his head in pain.

Sora walks up to Riku," I know you can fight this Riku. You are stronger than Xehanort."

Riku falls to his knees and drives Xehanort back.

"Sora...what happened?" Riku questions.

Kaname explains what happened.

Riku curses,"Damn them! Why do they want to make my life a mess."

"It is okay Riku, you drove him back." Izuru tries to calm Riku.

Riku comments,"Yeah but for how long I wonder?"

Riku then heads to the Kuchiki Manor and lays down falling asleep. Sora soon follows.