"Sensitive Darkness:
Chapter One;
The Oracle"

- Hueco Mundo

It was only a few weeks after Grimmjow's assault on the human world, and not much had really happened except him losing his arm, and being replaced by Luppi. The blue-head had planned on on getting his rank back, one way or another, however, he knew in his current state, he had better plan carefully before taking his chances with the new Sexta.

It was after this few weeks that yet another meeting of the Espada was called forth. All ten were present, of course, all ready and attentive except for the four disturbed from their activities; Szayel, Yami, Nnoitora, and Stark, to be precise. The primera was woken up from his nap; which he despised with a passion; Yami was killing off weaklings to vent out new issues that didn't seem to get any lighter, Szayel was working on a very interesting test that he'd have to restart, and Nnoitora was being kept away from the girls in his room he was happily 'punishing.'

However, all the same, they were present at the meeting, unbeknown to them as to why, for it was rather short notice. All of them were pulled away from what they were doing on short notice, which was rather uncommon for Aizen to do, but still, the man came in with Tousen and Gin, and sat before his Espada, ready to begin the meeting.

"Hello, everyone!" He started, casually. "Before we begin, I will tell you in advanced that this meeting won't take long, but it is mandatory." He informed them. This caused mostly all present to smirk, happily as to know they would be there for an hour, at most. "As you all know, our enemies are preparing themselves; I'm sure that all of you are taking measures as to prepare yourself as to do anything, and everything to make sure that they will not get the upper hand." He began, confidently. "However, that is not the matter, at hand." He stated.

Now they were indeed curious; even Yami and Stark raised their heads from the boredom that came so naturally from the meetings. They were all staring with interest as to why this was all necessary. "Within the next twenty-four hours, I will be leaving Hueco Mundo as to address certain matters; these matters that you will all hear about after I return." He explained. "However, also within the next twenty-four hours, you ten will be put up to a mission; one for each of you. I have no doubt that you'll succeed at them, but, the missions are mandatory so that our plans can further progress." He added, standing from his seat. "Tousen will be handing you these assignments; farewell!" With that, he and Gin left.

As said, Tousen handed papers to each of them, instructing them that no one but themselves can know of their assignments. All ten returned to their rooms, and read their instructions; all of which seeming slightly surprised with what they were assigned:

Primera: Observe behavior of enemies in human world, and report any changes on return in twelve hours.

Segunda: Locate any possible threats, but observe, and do not strike. Bring report back in twelve hours.

Tres: Infiltrate human science laboratories, and study their science. Return within twelve hours with full report.

Cuatro: Study human criminals, and note any purpose of use. Do not kill, and report findings, if any.

Quinto: Infiltrate human high school as Spanish transfer student, and act as discreet as possible, and speak no Japanese, whatsoever. Repot behavior in precisely twelve hours.

Sexta: Organize report on all Shinigami captains within twelve hours. Must be written, as well as progressive.

Septima: Infiltrate twelfth division, and report on new projects of Kurotsuchi Mayuri.

Octava: Shadow Urahara Kisuke.

Noveno: Study Karakura cultures.

Decimo: Shadow Kurosaki Ichigo.

By them receiving said assignments, they were at least somewhat certain that they must have gotten mixed up since they all weren't really labeled. However, as they knew it, there was no sense in complaining about it. They left after a good few hours of rest and relaxation.

~ Aizen

In all truth, the former Shinigami captain could care less about the missions (that were purposely handed out at random), and didn't care if all of them got good results. The truth behind all of the actions up until then was purely for interest of his opponents. Now, he had only one interest, and this one interest required study that his Espada couldn't retrieve information to report. The loyalty and usefulness of his Espada.

Of course, he already knew that not all of them were fully loyal, and that some were even planning to turn against him at some point, however, that didn't make them useless, so he did not kill them. Now, usefulness was not just to see if the current Espada he still had were still useful, more or less, he was to see if it was wise to use them.

There was something about the energy around them that told him that he needed to be sure, and he didn't feel like wasting time with weeks of observations and reports, so he came up with something more effective. He believed that it was the best way for it.

Shortly after the Espada left, he too entered a Garganta, and left Las Noches for a different realm. However, this realm wasn't the human world, nor was it Soul Society. When he stepped out of the portal, he was in a world of rose colored skies, standing on blades of powder-blue grass, and surrounded by trees of violet wood, and shimmering pearl leaves.

He stared out ahead, and saw a girl kneeling but a mere two yards ahead of him. She seemed about eight to nine years old, her skin a pasty white, and most of her body veiled by a pink cloak. She looked up at him with slate colored eyes, holding no expression. "Bonjour, Aizen-sama." She said to him, dully. "I've been waiting." She stated, her voice carrying a monotonous pitch that was oh so familiar to the ruler of Hueco Mundo.

The man's smirk on grew as he he walked over to the young girl, before kneeling in front of her. "You are here to fulfill my request?" He questioned, almost sounding like he didn't know. The girl nodded. "Then please, mon oracle, tell me of my Espada." He told her.

Light began to shine in front of her, forming a diamond shaped object in the middle of the air between them. It shimmered a light shade of coral as it came closer to the girl. "Tell me their names, and I will tell you of their purpose." She simply explained.

Now, of course, Aizen had begun to do so, starting with his weakest Espada, and going up the latter of them all, and so far, he was pleased. The girl had told him, for more than half of them, that they were of no threat, and was glad his plans needed no revision, so far. However, this didn't last long, for the next name he gave her was what set things off. "Ulquiorra Cifer." He said.

Instantaneously, the girl's eyes had widened in complete shock, then quickly turning into piercing daggers that shot a glare directly at him. "Non!" She yelled. "You cannot keep him; he of bat's blood! If you keep this one alive, you shall end in failure, and no progress can be made." She informed him. "The other three have no problems, but you must get rid of the bat!" She practically shrieked.

After her little object disappeared, she didn't even say an 'au revoir,' the girl just disappeared, leaving Aizen very (very, very, VERY) slightly surprised. Ulquiorra of all people, huh? He always believed that the Cuatro would last him awhile, but hearing the child speak this confirmed that he couldn't even be left to live for reasons that he had to question over.

However, that made his decision final: Ulquiorra Cifer must be put to death, immediately.

this is my first time with Ulquiorra, so if i screw up, plz tell me!

Hope u enjoyed! ^^

~ K. Fang-sama