Title: Aftermath
Rating: PG-13
Summary: An insert after episode 143 where Inoue healed Grimmjow's left arm.
Words: 213
In retrospect, Grimmjow Jaegerjaques proved the fool that he was as his maniacal laugh lingered from the throne room. Luppi's severed, remaining body laid on the floor, a reminder of the impulsive and possessive streak that governed the original Sixth Espada.
Ulquiorra mentally sighed in exasperation. Actions could be very deceiving if everyone in Las Noches thought it was simply that easy to collect data and report to Aizen-sama. It was his duty, after all.
A silhouette formed at the corner of Ulquiorra's quarters. "What is it, Grimmjow?"
"Nothing." Footsteps grew louder as the taller man stood behind Ulquiorra. The Sixth Espada was intentionally stepping in the green-eyed man's space, but Ulquiorra would not give him the pleasure of knowing.
"Then kindly leave."
"You brought that onna here to give me back my rank, didn't you?"
"Your conceited mind knows no boundaries for an Espada like you, Grimmjow."
"Cut the bullshit, Ulquiorra. You're underestimating how I can easily read you."
"Then I will not bother contradicting."
Strong arms came around his waist as Ulquiorra was pulled back against a sturdy, lean chest. He absolutely felt Grimmjow's heavy sigh ruffle his black hair.
"There won't be a next time."
Ulquiorra leaned back a little. "Fool."