Disclaimer: I own nothing in this Fic apart from the plot. (Sob)

Warnings: There will be yaoi in future chapters. You have been warned!

Ichigo rolled his chocolate coloured eyes again. Grand Captain Yamamoto had started a meeting, what seemed like hours ago. To make it worse, he had a really boring voice, the kind that sent people to sleep in minutes. His voice never changed tone, nothing he said made him excited. It was almost like Yamamoto had no interest in anything.

In fact Ichigo thoughthe only seems to care when Soul Society is in danger or when some one doesn't follow his idea of justice.

To try and pass the time, Ichigo surveyed the rest of the room. Every one was in the same state. They all looked as bored as hell and some even looked like they would soon be going to la-la land. Even Byakuya, the man who appeared to have less expressions then a tea spoon, was staring into nothingness. His ex-Lieutenant, now Captain of squad three, Renji, was leaning back on his chair with an expression that questioned his intelligence. Just as the faints sound of a snore could be heard coming from him, Byakuya hit him in the arm. Ichigo snickered quietly at Renji's surprised expression and the look he sent Byakuya.

The pair had been a couple since Rukia's rescue and Aizen's betrayal. Renji had realised that he didn't hate his Captain, but loved him, adored him even. To every ones surprise, Byakuya had returned his feelings, now the two were deeply in love. It made Ichigo laugh, knowing that Renji was the uke, not the seme in the relationship. After all of Renji's struggle's to surpass Byakuya, he now submitted to him very willingly. Of course, when that was mentioned, Renji would stutter something about 'Macho Manliness'. After their first night together physically, the nest day the pineapple had limbed every where. When asked, he would blush redder then his hair and quickly change the subject. It had caused Matsumoto a great deal of laughs and giggles with Rukia.

"Kurosaki, pay attention!" Yamamoto's raised voice shook Ichigo out of his thinking of the past.

"Sorry."

And so the meeting carried on. It had moved from the war with Aizen to things that each squad needed.

Why am I still? They don't need me anymore. Maybe I should ask to leave; otherwise my will to live may soon die.

Just as Ichigo was about to speak, the alarm called out "Attention! Espada detected in the human world! Repeat! Espada detected in the human world! All available captains and Lieutenants gather at the Senkai Gate!"

All Yamamoto did was nod his head and every one Shun-poed to the gate to await further information.

(At the Senkai Gate)

"The only thing we know for certain is that most of the Espada are there and that there are many arrancar also. We do not which Espada are there or not, or if Aizen is even there. But he maybe. No matter what, keep your guard up at all times!"

At the end of Yamamoto's speech, the Senkai Gate opened. Ichigo couldn't help but notice it looked like the popular Canadian Sci-fi programme, Stargate SG1. but he deicide now was not the best time to mention this to Renji who was standing besides him. He would just get confused and that would distract him from the up coming battles. He himself also had to concentrate. Karin and Yuzu were in danger; he had to make sure no harm came to them.

He quickly ran through the gate, into the passage way. Thankfully he had been taught to handle a Hell Butterfly, so he didn't have to worry about the cleaner, who seemed to have a likeness for him and his friends.

On the other side, the enemy were waiting for them. It was strange. They went for a specific soul reaper, as if they were ordered to do so. An arrancar with black hair and green tears went straight for Ichigo. He lead him further away from the others.

Properly so they don't get in the way.

How wrong he was…

Ha Ha Ha! My first cliff hanger. So sorry that its so short! I will try to make the next chapter so much longer! My problem is I thing I've written loads on paper, then I haven't. I am working on it. Please review and give advice! (Pleading Look)