Only For You
SeiSeiChan

Summary: Instead of Orihime, Aizen decides to take our favorite orange-haired berry and tempt her to join his side. What is the catch, you ask? She must choose one of the Espada to be her mate, that is, unless she wants the man she loves to be killed.

Main Pairing: Ulquiorra x Ichigo
Side Pairing(s): Renji x Ichigo, Grimmjow x Ichigo

Warnings: Profanity

Authoress Note(s): I'd like to thank you all for the reviews! It really means a lot to me that you all like this so much! I'm trying not to rush things, but, if I start to, please let me know! Also, Ichigo's outfit is just like Orihime's, just so you all know. So, without further ado, I present to you all, Chapter Two of Only For You! I may end up making a cover for this. Should I, guys? I think it'd be awesome to see Ichigo in Orihime's outfit, don't you? Just let me know in a review! Thanks~.

I'd rather be blind than not see you.
I'd rather be deaf than not hear from you.
I'd rather lose my voice than not say this to you, that I'd rather lose my heart than not love you.

It was an early morning within Karakura Town, but nothing was peaceful about it.

The sun was hidden behind thick, dark clouds as a booming clap of thunder echoed through the small town. It seemed like it could start pouring down at any minute. The Kurosaki household was just waking up, or rather; a certain pale brunette was getting the house ready. Yuzu had awoken before everyone else, as usual, and began to clean. Isshin had woken up about ten minutes later and went to check on his youngest daughter. Yuzu had begun cooking, but, Isshin took it over and told the young girl to go wake her sisters. Yuzu happily did as she was told.

Karin woke up with no complaints, but, she called the shower before anyone else could. Yuzu giggled then made her way to Ichigo's room. She wondered what sort of complaints Ichigo would use today. Whatever they would be, they were bound to be very funny; like always.

"Just like Nee-chan to make her little sister laugh, even when she's asleep!" Yuzu mused to herself before stopping at the door.

Yuzu knocked on her sister's door, awaiting the normal groan and complaints. However, when they didn't come after two minutes, Yuzu knocked again. She was met with silence once more and she bit her lip. She was a bit early, maybe Ichigo's alarm hadn't went off? Yeah, that had to be it! She opened the door to her sister's room and peaked in, only to see nothing. She opened the door all the way and took a few steps in, only to see Ichigo's window wide open.

"I-Ichi-nee?" Yuzu asked softly, tears coming to her eyes as she began to scavenge the room. She looked under the bed and found the small, white rabbit that Ichigo had called Chappy and beside it was an odd, pink ball. Yuzu picked up both of them and cocked her head to the side. Did this odd ball go with this doll? Yuzu placed the ball in the rabbit's mouth before standing. It squeaked softly and Yuzu placed the stuffed animal on the bed before whimpering. She was now officially worried! Yuzu sat on the bed, wondering where her elder sister could possibly be. She picked up the small rabbit and idly played with its paws until Ichigo's alarm went off. It startled her and she glanced to see the time.

7:15 AM

If her elder sister snuck out, she was sure that Ichigo would have been back by now. It wasn't the weekend, after all! Ichigo had school and she had never done anything like this before. Yuzu heard something shuffle within Ichigo's cabinet and her eyes widened. Of course! Why hadn't she looked there? The question of why Ichigo was in her cabinet didn't cross her mind as she ran over to the large wooden item. Yuzu grabbed the doors and slid them open, only to reveal a sleepy Rukia. Yuzu gasped before taking a few steps back.

"R-Rukia-chan...?"

Rukia rubbed her heavy, tired eyes as she glanced down at Yuzu. No words were spoken between them as Rukia looked up and saw Chappy laying on Ichigo's bed, but, no Ichigo occupying it. Suddenly, Rukia was wide awake. She knelt down to Yuzu's level and placed her hands on the younger sibling's shoulders.

"Ichigo! Where is she?" Rukia asked, now panicked.

"I... I don't know! I want my Ichi-nee!" Yuzu screamed out, now fully crying. Rukia narrowed her eyes then ran over to the stuffed rabbit before shaking it gently. It remained silent and stiff as Rukia grunted. "Chappy! C'mon, Chappy. Wake up, please!"

Yuzu continued to cry, which drew the attention of her father, Isshin Kurosaki. Isshin barged in his elder daughter's room, expecting to see a tired Ichigo bullying her little sister the way she usually did. However, that was not what he saw. Instead, a crying Yuzu immediately ran to him and wrapped around his leg. Rukia was yelling at a stuffed animal, and there was no sign of his orange-haired daughter. Isshin immediately narrowed his eyes.

"Where is Ichigo?" he asked, kneeling down to pick up his crying daughter.

"I don't know!" Rukia replied, still shaking the rabbit. After a few more shakes, the rabbit sprang to life and into a coughing fit. Rukia sighed in relief as Chappy seemed to come back to her. "Chappy! What happened and where is Ichigo?"

"I...Ichigo..." Chappy weakly uttered, seemingly thinking. "ICHIGO! We need to help Ichigo, she was taken by a bad man pyon!"

"A bad man? What are you talking about, Chappy?" Rukia asked, now very worried. Isshin placed Yuzu on the floor and told her to go talk with Karin so he could have a word with Rukia. Chappy squeezed herself out of Rukia's grip and began to attempt to explain what happened.

"I-Ichigo w-went to go fight a Howwow and she never came back pyon! She told Chappy she'd come back, but, she never did!" Chappy panicked, throwing her stuffed arms around as she shuddered. "T-Then a man with bwack hair and a weird hat came and tried to take her body pyon. Chappy tried to scweam for Rukia-sama to help, but, he threatened to kill Ichigo, pyon!"

"...A weird hat?" Isshin asked, walking over to the stuff rabbit. Rukia seemed slightly confused but urged Chappy to continue with her story. Something didn't seem right; she'd have to go talk to Renji and Kisuke about this. Chappy panted, slightly exasperated from her spazzing. Chappy whimpered before continuing.

"He punched against Ichigo's belly and forced Chappy out, pyon! He threw Chappy under the bed pyon..." Chappy finished while Rukia bit her lip. Just what was going on? Isshin narrowed his eyes. "Do you remember what he looked like? Maybe we can find him that way..."

"He had bwack hair with gween eyes and gween markings coming fwom his face, pyon." Chappy explained while Rukia ran back to her closet and pulled out her sketch book. She quickly began to sketch down what Chappy had described and once the artificial soul finished, she dropped her pencil. Isshin turned to her and examined her drawing. As bad as it was, he didn't see what the problem was.

"C-Chappy, that's an Espada!" Rukia uttered, staring at her drawing. "Espada? What's that, pyon?"

"Yes, what IS an Espada, Rukia?" Isshin asked, while Rukia dug in her pajama pockets after throwing her book on the bed. She pulled out a cell phone as she turned to Isshin. "An Espada is, well, the Espada are the ten strongest Arrancar in Aizen's little ar-"

Realization hit them both like a freight train.

"Damn it! I need to call Renji and get back to the Soul Society, immediately." Rukia uttered, only to have her phone go off. She glanced at it, it was Renji! What perfect timing he had, at times. Rukia answered it, only to be met with silence. She growled. "Now is not the time to be playing around, Renji!"

"Who said I'm playing around? Ichigo's been kidnapped!" he shouted, appearing outside of Ichigo's window. He was already in his Shinigami attire and he seemed panicked. Rukia looked up and narrowed her eyes, "How did you know, Renji?"

"Easy. I found this laying on my chest this morning." Renji explained, pulling out Ichigo's Substitute Shinigami Badge. Rukia gasped. There was no way Ichigo could have been kidnapped if she left that, right? Isshin ushered Renji in, though it was a surprise he could see the man. Renji blinked a moment before entering Ichigo's room.

"So, you're saying my little girl was kidnapped, but, she left her Badge here? This isn't like Ichigo. She wouldn't have time to go all the way to Chad's house and give that to you. It's like..."

"...she left on her own." Rukia finished.

Renji narrowed his eyes before slapping Rukia upside the head, ignoring her hiss of pain. He crossed his arms, unwilling to believe the mess he had just heard. "Are you two even listening to yourselves? This is Ichigo we're talking about! She wouldn't just up and leave like that! Especially not her family or us, Rukia. You know that!"

"Yeah, I know... You still didn't have to hit me!" Rukia uttered, clutching her head.

"Whoever took Ichigo knew that we would assume she was kidnapped. They took her Badge away from her and put it on me. The real question is, how did they take her and us not notice? I'm sure I would be able to feel some sort of spiritual pressure, even if they were suppressing it."

"Good point, but, Rukia said it was something called an Espada." Isshin offered up, trying to be of some support.

"An Espada? Are you sure, Rukia?" Renji asked while Rukia nodded. Renji shook his head, before glancing at Isshin and then back at Rukia. "Espada or no, there was no way any of us couldn't have felt its spiritual pressure. Espada have potent reiatsu. How is it no one sensed it? This doesn't make any sense!"

"Regardless of whether it makes sense or not, I want my baby girl back!" Isshin interrupted, causing Rukia to flinch. She nodded, bowing in respect to the man. "As Ichigo's friend and personal mentor, I will see to it that she is returned safely. I promise you, Kurosaki-san!"

"Good. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to console my little Yuzu!" With that, Isshin ran out the door, his happy demeanor back in place. Renji and Rukia shared a glance before sighing. This was going to be complete hell to explain to the Head Captain. Rukia grabbed Chappy, the stuffed animal spitting up the Soul Candy. She popped it in her mouth and in a moment, she was forced out of her gigai. Rukia turned to Chappy, giving her a stern look before Chappy nodded, giving a salute.

"Chappy will be on her best behavior, pyon!" she stated while Rukia nodded, before taking off with Renji. Ichigo, wherever you are, I hope you're safe.

How long had it been since she first came here?

"One, two, even three?" Ichigo mused to herself. There was no day in this place and it made her sick. She couldn't stand this darkness, she needed her fresh air. Regardless of how long it had been, she already tasted dirt. She bit her lip, still unsure of everything. Why? Why did Aizen want her, out of all people? She was a bloody human, for God's sake!

Ichigo's room was very spacious one, especially for a cell. She had a bed, a couch, and a chair...all of which were white. Everything was white! White walls, white floor, white sheets, and even white clothing. All of this white made her feel like she was in an institution. She shuddered then, from her chair, stared through the barred window.

Maybe… Maybe this place is better. Ichigo thought to herself. Ichigo's eyes were slowly dying as she stared at the waning moon. Oh, how she longed to be outside and could get a better, unblocked view of the beautiful sight. As much as she hated the everlasting darkness, the moon was certainly a beautiful one. She had been so fixated on the moon; she failed to notice Ulquiorra, her captor, entering her room.

"That outfit… It fits so you much better than that hideous Shinigami shihakushō."

Ichigo whipped around, narrowing her eyes at the Espada before giving what seemed to be a pout and turning away from him. She glanced down at her outfit. She had been given a new white outfit like the Arrancar's wear. She despised it. She had made a promise to herself NOT to talk to the bastard. Somehow, she knew she wouldn't be able to keep that promise. Everything about him, she hated. His deathly pale skin and that inky black hair. Disgusting. Those large, cat-like eyes that never seemed to blink unnerved her to no end.

"What do you want? I thought I said I wanted to be left alone…"

"You do not and cannot order me around, girl. It is time for you to eat, do you understand?" Ulquiorra stated. Ichigo remained silent for a moment before glanced out the barred window. She bit her lip before lowering her head, staring at the floor. She scoffed.

"I'm not hungry, piss off." Ichigo hissed her defiant nature still strong. As her back was turned to him, she did not see the small flicker of anger that passed through his eyes.

"Enter." The rattling sound of metal and other wares entered her senses as she kept her back turned to him. The sound stopped and footsteps walked away as Ulquiorra remained silent as ever.

"Here is your meal. Eat." Ulquiorra demanded.

"I said I didn't want it, asshole." Ichigo uttered, trying to keep her cool. Ulquiorra closed his eyes momentarily before opening them once more. "Until Aizen-sama says otherwise, staying alive is also one of your duties, Kurosaki. Now, eat."

"...No." Ichigo replied, still defiant. Truth be told, she was starving but she wouldn't eat. She would rather die than serve that bastard, Aizen! Ulquiorra shifted in his stance before speaking. "Shall I force it down your throat?" He asked. "Or would you rather be strapped down and given IVs? Either way is fine by me."

"I said piss off, you prick." Ichigo hissed, glancing at him out of the corner of her eyes.

"You're annoying me." Ulquiorra stated before turning around and walking toward the door. "It doesn't matter, either way. You WILL eat, do you understand me, girl? I will return in one hour. If you have not eaten by then..." He paused while Ichigo edged her head towards him, her eyes narrowed into slits.

"Oh yeah? What happens then?" Ichigo asked, wanting to know what the Espada planned to do.

"I will tie you down and force it down your throat, Kurosaki. Keep that in mind..." he uttered, exiting her room and allowing the door to close behind him. Ichigo bit her lip before walking over to the tray, grabbing the tea kettle and in an instant throwing it against the wall.

"God damn it!" she shouted, watching as the kettle shattered and she collapsed by the cart. She could smell the tea as it began to seep down the walls, staining their perfect white hue. She was going to go insane here, she really was. As she teared up, she dug her canines into her lip, puncturing the soft flesh. She shuddered as the blood slid down her chin.

"R-Renji..." she uttered, still trying to maintain her sanity. The things I do for you, Renji... After everything is said and done, would you do it for me?

There was a thick tension within the meeting room of the Gotei Thirteen.

The Head Captain, Yamamoto and the rest of the captains of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads all stood in a line, listening to what Renji had to say. Along with the fellow captains, Ikkaku Madarame stood directly behind Renji, awaiting the verdict of the Gotei Thirteen. Rukia had been forbidden to enter, but, that didn't stop her from trying to eavesdrop. She had herself pressed up against the door, trying to hear what was being said.

"...and that is why we must go to Hueco Mundo, sir!" Renji finished, with a bow.

Yamamoto was quiet while the other members of the Gotei Thirteen looked at each other, silently talking about it among themselves. After a few moments passed, Yamamoto spoke.

"Permission to enter Hueco Mundo will be granted only if we have a majority ruling. Now, what say the Second Division?"

Ikkaku narrowed his eyes, not liking the short woman that stepped forward. Suì-Fēng was a very short woman, however, she was still taller than a certain spiky, white-haired captain. She was a petite woman with gray eyes and black hair. Suì-Fēng's hair is worn short with two long braids bound in white cloth, each ending in a large golden ring. Instead of wearing the standard Shinigami sandals with tabi, she wears traditional Chinese shoes with ordinary white socks. Suì-Fēng closed her eyes, smirking as she began to speak and give her say in the matter.

"I personally care not for the girl, but, any friend of Lady Yoruichi's is a friend of the Second Division. The Second Division says yes." Suì-Fēng spoke as she bowed and got back in the lineup. Yamamoto nodded, and then urged them to go on. It was then Shūsuke stepped forward. Shūsuke was a fairly new, Captain and a replacement for Ichimaru Gin, who had left with Aizen along with Kaname Tōsen. He has a rather unkempt appearance, his hair was very messy and he had chin stubble. He is a tall and muscular Shinigami who has chin-length blueish hair that he wears in a somewhat ragged fashion. As opposed to his predecessor, he wears a long-sleeved captain's haori. Shūsuke was silent for a moment before examining Ikkaku and Renji. He gave a gentle smile.

"Regardless of one's personal feelings towards another being, it is our top priority to rescue our comrades! The Third Division says yes." Shūsuke spoke, stepping back in line as Unohana stepped forward. The gentle woman smiled as she began to state her reasoning. She was, and still is a slender and very youthful woman with blue eyes and black hair. She wears the standard Shinigami captain uniform apart from using an obi instead of the normal sash. Her hair is long and is always worn as a large braid in front.

"Kurosaki-chan has protected many of my officers from the drunken antics of the Eleventh Division. Our answer should obviously be yes." she spoke gently, stepping back into line while Momo stepped forward. She bit her lip, her jealousy starting to seep out. Renji narrowed his eyes, this wasn't going to end well at all. Renji had known Momo from the Academy, and this was about to get very ugly. Momo was a small girl, only taller than Feng by a half of an inch. She wears standard Shinigami robes with her black hair pulled into a bun held in a tied cloth. She wears the Fifth Division's lieutenant armband, as they had not found a replacement captain for her division, she was filling in.

"No!" Momo shouted, causing Hitsugaya to narrow his eyes. "The Fifth Division says no! What's so special about her, anyways? She's just a Human! If she's so weak that she was captured that easily, she deserves to stay there!"

"..." Everyone was deathly silent as Yamamoto narrowed his eyes. It was clear as to why the Fifth Division said no, even to Renji. Pure unaltered jealousy. Renji narrowed his eyes, it was taking everything he had not to haul off and punch the girl through the wall. Fellow lieutenant or not, no one called Ichigo weak and got away with it. Especially not around him!

"The Fifth Division's vote has been negated due to personal feelings about the kidnapper. Step forward, Kuchiki Byakuya."

Suddenly Renji, Ikkaku and Rukia all tensed up. Byakuya has slate gray eyes and long black hair, which he keeps up in those odd, yet, intricate white headpieces. Renji, for the life of him, couldn't remember what they were called. Byakuya had explained it to him once before, but, as usual... he hadn't been paying attention. He wore two of them; one on top of his head and another on the right side. Like the other captains in Seireitei, he wore the standard captain uniform. He also wore a white scarf around his neck. As the head of the Kuchiki family came forth, his eyes held something in them. Renji could see it clearly, but, he couldn't decipher what exactly it was.

"The Sixth Division says yes, my reasons are not necessary to explain." He uttered, allowing the tension to lift from the shoulders of the trio. Yamamoto nodded, allowing Komamura Sajin to speak. Sajin was a massive anthropomorphic wolf. His fur is light-brown in color, which is the same color as his gloves. He also wears shoulder pads over his haori and large, plated boots instead of sandals. It was the first neutral vote thus far. Kyōraku Shunsui stepped forward, his lazy grin plastered on his face. He gave his perverse giggle as he Kyōraku is a tall Shinigami with grey eyes and long wavy brown hair. His hair is tied in a long ponytail and has long bangs that frame the left side of his face. He wears a straw hat and a pink, flowered ladies kimono, which he drapes across his shoulders and over his captain's uniform. He does not wear tabi with his sandals. He has thin facial hair around his mouth and on his cheeks.

"Kurosaki-chan... A lovely young lady, isn't she? My, I would love to see her pretty face again! The Eight Division says yes!" Shunsui spoke, stepping back in line while Hisagi Shūhei merely took a single step forward. Shūhei is a tall and lean man with dark gray eyes, short black hair and three scars straight over his eye that lead down to his right cheek. Additionally, he has the number "69" tattooed on his left cheek, as well as a blue-striped tattoo running across his left cheek and over the bridge of his nose. He wears a choker around his throat and matching armbands on both upper arms. Hisagi wears a sleeveless shihakushō, and has his lieutenant insignia tied to his left arm.

"The Ninth Division agrees with the Eight Division. Our vote is yes." he uttered before stepping back in line. Though he had a straight face, inwardly he was having a party. This was going to be one hell of an article!

"Hmm! Good answer, Lieutenant Hisagi. Next!" Yamamoto called as Hitsugaya stepped forward. Hitsugaya is short, and has turquoise eyes and short, spiked, white hair. He wears a standard sleeveless captain's haori with a green sash around his shoulders, held together by a round, star-like clip. The sash holds his Zanpakutō's sheath in place on his back and is tied to it at either end. Hitsugaya remained silent a moment, debating his decision. Although Ichigo never addressed him by his proper title and she never used any sort of respect around him, he still respected her.

"The Tenth Division agrees. We say yes." He stated, falling back in like while Kenpachi Zaraki stepped forward. Kenpachi is a muscular Shinigami with a wild and aggressive appearance that fits his personality. He has a long face with pronounced cheekbones and pronounced hairless eyebrow ridges. He long and stringy black hair spiked with those irritating bells on the tips. He also has a long, thin scar running down the left side of his face. He was the second tallest Shinigami in the room, only second to Sajin. He wears a sleeveless captain's haori that has a ragged look to it. Renji smirked, Here comes an obvious yes. Zaraki wouldn't let Ichigo go or die without a fight.

"Like Hell that bitch is goin' off to Hueco Mundo and havin' fun without me! 'Sides, that little wench and I have a few sparring lessons to catch up on. She ain't fuckin' dyin' until I kill her little ass! The Eleventh Division is all for this shit!" Kenpachi grinned as the smaller man next to him groaned. "You're such a child, Zaraki. Be that as it may, Kurosaki is a very interesting test subject. Once she is back here, I want to run a few tests on her to see why Aizen found her so interesting. It's a yes from me, for now."

Ukitake Jūshirō stepped forward, a happy smile on his pale face. Ukitake is a tall man with, once again, long white hair that almost reached his waist. He wears it parted on the left side with one long piece that tends to fall over his right eye. He has green eyes. Ukitake wears the common Shinigami uniform with a long sleeved captain's haori, and a crimson lining. He wears a narrow white obi, in which he secures his Zanpakutō. He went to speak before going into a coughing fit; Shunsui looked concerned while everyone merely sighed to themselves. Ukitake couldn't even speak without coughing; they were all used to it by now. Everyone calmly waited for Ukitake to stop coughing, and once he did, he agreed with everyone else. Though, they knew why. Not only had Ichigo saved his unseated officer, Rukia, many times, she bared a striking resemblance to his late lieutenant, Shiba Kaien.

Yamamoto nodded, as he cleared his throat to speak the verdict.

"Permission to enter Hueco Mundo, to find and rescue the Substitute Shinigami, Kurosaki Ichigo, has been granted. Do whatever it takes to safely bring her back. Ichigo has done a lot for us, it is time to return the favor! Now, go! Abarai Renji, take Kuchiki Rukia with you along with Madarame Ikkaku. I expect you back in three days with Kurosaki Ichigo. Is that understood?"

"Yes sir!" Renji called as Yamamoto sent them away. Renji appeared outside the door, grabbed Rukia by the collar of her shihakushō and vanished in a blur of red. They both reappeared at the Senkaimon, only to see a few Shinigami waiting for them. Kenpachi Zaraki, Madarame Ikkaku, and Kuchiki Byakuya were waiting for them.

"C-Captain Zaraki?" Renji stared, slightly worried.

"Nii-sama?" Rukia asked, flabbergasted.

"Tch, why are you so surprised?" Kenpachi asked, his insane grin still plastered on his face. "Don't worry, Zaraki-taichō! We'll bring ol' Kurosaki back, won't we Renji?" Ikkaku asked, while Renji nodded nervously. Kenpachi smirked, still excited about the news. "Yeah, don't make me follow ya. I'll kill everything that gets in my way, just to get that little bitch back. She owes me a fight... TO THE DEATH!"

"You brute, keep your mouth shut." Byakuya uttered, ignoring Kenpachi's shout of retaliation. Byakuya stared at Renji and Rukia for a moment as he turned, facing the Senkaimon. "I expect you to bring her back, Renji. Ichigo is the only thing that can keep that babbling idiot Kenpachi quiet. Understood?"

"Sir, yes sir!" Renji bowed and nodded while Rukia smirked. "Yes, nee-sama!"

"Good, now get going. The longer we stand here and make idle chat, the longer it'll take you to rescue that irritating idiot." Byakuya spoke, vanishing along with Kenpachi, was determined to get a fight out of him. Ikkaku sighed, before rubbing the back of his head.

"Urahara has been contacted and is working on the preparations as we speak to enter Hueco Mundo. He has asked that we... go to Kurosaki's house and see if we can figure out what happened." Renji and Rukia nodded, they understood that much. The Shinigami had no way of entering Hueco Mundo without Kisuke, but it took an hour for him to open a Garganta.

"Ready, guys?" Renji asked, while Rukia and Ikkaku nodded. "Let's go!" He shouted, as all three of them entered the Senkaimon.

"You have made a mess and you still haven't eaten, girl."

Ichigo's eyes snapped open as she whipped around, now glaring at Ulquiorra. She had finally been able to get some sleep, then that bastard had the balls to come and wake her up! She growled, "No, I haven't. I was trying to sleep, you inconsiderate dick. What the hell could you possibly want?"

"I already told you that, woman. Either way, I came to tell you that if you have not eaten by tomorrow I will force it down your throat.." Ulquiorra stated, while Aizen lurked behind the doors of Ichigo's cell. Ichigo remained silent for a moment before glanced out the barred window. She bit her lip before lowering her head, staring at the tea-stained floor.

"Your friends will probably be coming soon..." Ulquiorra spoke, staring out the barred window.

"W-What?" Ichigo asked, now thoroughly pissed at her friends for getting involved.

"Yes. Do you not understand, girl?" Ulquiorra spoke, his face remaining impassive. Ichigo grunted, and then looked up at him as she had a small bit of confusion in her eyes. Ulquiorra blinked for what seemed to be the third time during their time together since they had first met. He sighed, before shoving his hands in his pockets. "You really are dense. You really don't understand, do you? You are a vital asset to the Soul Society. They need you, as you are the most powerful Shinigami under their command. You are of no use to them here. Do you get it? You mean nothing to them, all they care about is your power, Kurosaki."

"..." Ichigo's eyes widened, as she began to whisper to herself. "N-No, you're lying... You have to be!"

"No, I am not." Ulquiorra responded, knowing she was talking to herself. He cared not. He was going to do as Aizen ordered and break the girl. First he was going to break her mentally, then physically. He knew she was no threat without her Zanpakutō. Aizen had it safely hidden away until it was needed, and even then, she would be kept under strict surveillance with it. However, by that time, she would be Aizen's newest and most loyal pet.

"That, however, no longer has any meaning for you. As I told you before we left, you are no longer a part of the Soul Society, not that you were to begin with." Ulquiorra spoke, narrowing his eyes another fraction. "By wearing those clothes, you are no longer the person you once were in body and in spirit. You are one of us now. That is reality, Kurosaki Ichigo."

Within her inner world, the glass lining the skyscrapers all cracked instantaneously. Ichigo's eyes remained wide as she bit her lip. "N-No… I am a part of the S-Soul Society. M-My Badge says I am…"

"Oh, your Substitute Shinigami Badge? The one you no longer possess said you were." Ulquiorra responded as Ichigo froze. "Now that you no longer have it on your person, you are no longer a Shinigami affiliate, girl." Ichigo seemed to stiffen instantaneously. "Do you understand now, Kurosaki? You are one of us, in body and in spirit."

"I-I… No…"

"Now tell me, girl… Who does your body and spirit belong to?" Ulquiorra asked, taking a step forward.

The windows all cracked once more, the small crack began to run along the length of the glass. It was as if someone was pushing on the glass and kept adding more pressure to each shove. One more push, and everything would shatter. Ichigo shuddered visibly as she remained silent. Even through Ichigo's defiant exterior, Ulquiorra could see she was very close to breaking.

"They…"

"I want to hear you say it, out loud." Ulquiorra spoke.

At that moment, every window shattered. It sent a storm of glass falling and Ichigo's eyes instantly lost all of their life they once possessed. Ulquiorra walked over to her and grabbed her by face. His unblinking eyes stared directly into her own dead eyes. Everything had worked out, just as Aizen had said they would. The man was never wrong, so it seemed.

"Well, Kurosaki?" Ulquiorra asked, knowing she had broken. It was just a matter of getting her to say the words that Lord Aizen needed to hear.

"They…" Ichigo started. She hesitated, but her resistance was easily crushed upon the loss of her will. "They belong to Lord Aizen, and are for his purpose and use…"