Okay, first things first. This is an AU, which means the characters might be a little OOC. Also, this won't contain yaoi (I feel I have to point it out). The simple reason is because I suck at romance of any kind. I also follow the English dub, which means the terms I use are from the dub. This also takes place around the Arrancar arc, but Ichigo accepted the Vizards' offer right away, and he already has control of his Hollow. There were a few minor Arrancars that passed through, but none of the Espada. In other words, Ulquiorra and Yammy never came through, and the Soul Society hadn't sent reinforcements (yet). Also, the Soul Reapers they send will be slightly different. Don't worry, I won't use OCs for this goal. But, there will be a few OCs. I'm actually searching for ideas, so if you have any ideas for Arrancars/Vizards, tell me in a review.
There are a few things mentioned here that played a part in my oneshots 'Why Do You Hate Me?' and 'Why Do You Care?', but this story is not a sequel to those oneshots. They are independent from this story, and you don't need to read the oneshots to understand what is going on.
Also, this is a prologue, so naturally, it's short. The chapters are about 2500+ in length. I'll be updating weekly (I'm OCD that way), and I've already written several chapters ahead, just in case.
Disclaimer: I don't own Bleach, otherwise certain characters would either play a larger role, or wouldn't be killed.
Prologue
The time was close. He recalled hearing humans refer to it as the 'Witching Hour'. How fitting.
The scientist looked towards his master, hoping that the man had changed his mind. Sadly, there was no sign of anything of the like, and the scientist sighed. This was unthinkable. It filled him with unease. And, being Madness, that was saying something.
"Are we ready, Szayelapporro?" Aizen asked.
"Yes, Lord Aizen," the scientist said, hoping that his voice didn't betray how nervous he felt.
They were never meant to break through. But that is what was about to happen. The scientist was sure that after this, he would have a place reserved there as well.
"Then let us begin."
The machine was turned on. two pillars radiating spiritual pressure, so dark and so powerful, the scientist was sure that the humans would be able to feel it as well.
Between the two pillars a shape took form. It appeared to be a door. The scientist swallowed nervously when he saw the skeletal figures, as though they were acting as guards. The door was sealed, but one by one, the seals broke, and the door opened.
There was a dangerous spark, and looking at the screen, it became obvious that it was far too much. Unless they wanted to die, he had to shut the machine down.
Through the smoke, his eyes searched for any signs of life, hoping that there was nothing of the like anywhere in the smoke. Sadly, he was out of luck.
As the smoke cleared, ten figures became visible, and he swallowed nervously. He knew that these are extremely dangerous beings, and who knew what their imprisonment might have done to them.
Aizen stepped forward, smiling at them all.
"Hello. I am Sosuke AIzen. Welcome to Las Noches. I have a proposition for you."