Chapter 2: Aizen's Interests

-Ulquiora's POV-

Yammy and myself walked down the corridors of Los Noches . I was deeply disappointed about what happened in the world of the living but yet I was somewhat intrigued. The girl that had interfered contained great spiritual pressure. But Lord Aizen never mentioned her. I was going to kill her while she was passed out until that orange haired shinigami appeared with his other friends. That idiot wasn't even worth killing. He was trash. I walked in slightly ahead of Yammy and stopped about halfway into the room. Yammy bowed and I looked up towards the second level of the throne room.

"We have returned Lord Aizen."

"Welcome, Ulquiorra and Yammy. Why don't you give an account of your journey to the world of the living? Here in front of your twenty brothers."

"Yes Lord Aizen."

I slowly took out my left eye and held it out in front of me. I hands squeezed around it until eventually it crushed in my hands. The images of everything I had seen in the world of the living circulated throughout the room. I watched as each of the Arrancar observed. I then paid special attention to Lord Aizen as the images of the auburn haired girl and the blonde girl played out. I then noticed Gin standing next to Aizen. Both of their eyes opened up in surprise. They watched the rest of the events play out then Aizen's gaze turned to me.

"I understand. So you decided that the boy wasn't worth killing."

"Yes. The orders were to kill anyone that might be an obstacle. And we learned that there was no one."

"You're soft! If it had been me I would have killed the both of them with the first strike."

My attention then turned to the sixth espada. Grimmjow. Deep within myself I wished that I could kill him. Aizen cleared his throat.

"Ahem. I trust Ulqiorra's judgment Grimmjow. So keep your mouth shut. Ulquiorra. What of this auburn haired girl and the blonde who were they?"

"I am not sure Lord Aizen. The auburn haired girl appeared and used some sort of strange powers. I am deeply aware that it was not healing powers. She must have some sort of power to reverse time itself. As for the blonde, she just appeared from the middle of nowhere whenever Yammy was fixing to kill the other girl. I didn't even sense her spiritual pressure."

"I see. Everybody is dismissed except for Ulqiorra."

I watched as all of the other arrancar left the throne room. They didn't hesitate knowing that if they did Aizen would get angry. I watched as Grimmjow was the last one to make an exit. I then turned my attention back to my leader.

"Ulqiorra?"

"Yes, Lord Aizen."

"I want you to bring me the blonde girl. Now. I also have interest in the other girl but getting her at this moment is not of my concern. Go."

I gave him a quick nod and walked out of the throne room. 'How did I know that he was going to send me after the two of them? What are you thinking Aizen?' I opened up a garganta and once again entered into the world of the living.

~ In the world of the living ~

-Lucy's POV-

I slowly opened my eyes hoping it was all a big nightmare and I would wake up back in my little house. However I was totally wrong. I looked around me and realized I was in this little room. I couldn't hear any sounds outside. I looked at the clock on the wall and it read: "9:26 PM". 'It's nighttime already? How long was I out of it?' I slowly got up from the hardwood floor and made my way outside, making sure not to make a sound in the process. Once I was outside I looked up at the stars. I admired how beautiful of a night it was. I decided to go back to the park where the previous events had happened. As my feet started moving I also made note that my keys and whip was right where they were before.

"I wonder if I can summon my spirits here."

I held out Plue's key in front of me and started the enchantment to summon him. Next thing I knew there stood Plue. After my question had gotten answered I picked him up and placed him on my shoulder and began my slow walk to the park. Luckily it wasn't really that far away from the place I was at before. I was rudely interrupted however when I felt a cold hand on my left shoulder. I quickly jerked away and turned around to face my attacker. My eyes widened in shock whenever I realized who it was. It was the same black haired man from earlier.

"You will come with me."

"The heck I will. Who are you and what do you want with me?"

A silent stare off ensued I placed my hand on Leo's key getting ready to summon him but was stopped with the man grabbing my arm and dragging me into this black hole looking thing. I wasn't strong enough to try and break free from his grip. I closed my eyes hoping it would end soon. When I opened them again we were on flat ground outside of this huge door. The door opens and he drags me in behind me and then slings his arm forward throwing me on the ground. I slowly lift my head and look into the eyes of yet another man in white and black. The man slowly walks towards me. He puts his hand out in front of me and gives me a half smile. I slowly take it and he lifts me up.

"Hello. My name is Aizen I am the ruler here in Los Noches. The man that brought you here is named Ulquiorra. What is your name dear."

"Lucy…Lucy Heartfilia."

"I see Lucy. You have quite an interesting ability. Maybe if you be a good girl and behave I can get you back to your home world. Until I do however you will be in the care of Ulquiorra. Ulquiorra she will be staying in your tower with you. Now go. There are already maids waiting in your tower to fit her with her new attire."

I turned around to face the raven haired man and started to walk towards the door. He walked out in front of me and started walking in the opposite direction of the previous room. The walk was completely silent. I needed to break the ice somehow.

"So…Ulquiorra. What kind of stuff do you like? What's your favorite color?"

"…"

"Um it's kind of customary to answer a question if asked."

"I do not find it necessary to answer such foolish questions. So please do not ask them because you now know that I will not answer them."

The rest of the walk was in complete silence. I knew right then and there that I had one goal in mind for my stay here in Los Noches. 'I will get him to open up to me!'