Yes, the weekend is a time for writing. I decided to be nice and update supa-quick as a treat for all the reveiws I've recieved. Ah yes... Now, I'm too effin warm and fuzy inside. Thanks!f

"My name is Kairu de la nieve Palipa, Kurosaki-sama." The Fracción stated, bowing deeply.

"Please, don't call me '-sama'. It's Ichigo." The Primera Espada scowled lightly.

"Of course."

Ichigo turned to walk away, then froze in his tracks. "So… Which way is the great hall?"

Kairu tried not to giggle. "This way," she turned in the opposite direction, "Oh, and Ichigo…sama?"

Kurosaki inwardly smacked himself. "Yes?"

Kairu shifted uneasily. "Your mask."

"Ah… Of course." With a quick wave of his hand, a chunk of white appeared on the man's head. His Fracción bit her lip and trotted away, sensing her new master stride along behind her.

o0&0o

"…Three pillars of light shot down retrieved the traitors, carrying them up and into Hueco Mundo."

Hisana was clutching her blanket so tight her knuckles paled. Her eyes and mouth were wide with fright and wonder. "Is that all…true?"

"It is indeed, young one, and it is also indeed your bedtime."

"But Bya-oji-sama!"

"No buts, now lay down."

Goodnights were exchanged and Hisana was tightly tucked in. Just as Byakuya opened the door to leave Hisana's room, she called out softly, "Can we go to the real world?"

The elder Kuchiki paused. "You'll have to ask the Sou-taicho about it. Why do you wish to go?"

"I want to see my mom."

o0&0o

"Hai, Aizen-sama?" Ichigo said as he knelt before the calm, indifferent ruler of Hueco Mundo.

"Ahh, Ichigo-kun, I summoned you here to speak to you about some… instances that were just brought to light by Loli-chan here." His Fracción smirked evilly. "I'm sure you must know by now that unauthorized visits to the material world and Soul Society are prohibited, correct?"

"Hai, Aizen-sama."

"Oh, come now, stand up, Ichigo-kun. Did you really go to Soul Society without my permission?"

Ichigo was temped to lie, but that was completely out of the question. From the way the ruler of Hueco Mundo was speaking, the Primera Espada was sure he knew the truth.

"…Hai, Aizen-sama."

Aizen hissed in mock annoyance. "Aww, and I was almost going to reward you for being so good the past few years. You had to go and ruin it for yourself."

"Excuse me, Aizen-sama." A deep, tenor voice addressed from the shadows. Into the light stepped a tall, sturdily-built blond whose chunk of remaining mask sat upon his brow, shaped not unlike a tiara or small crown. The large claymore strapped to his back shone eerily in the minimal light.

Wonderwyce Margera knelt before Aizen as the 4th Espada of Hueco Mundo. It seemed that the secondary contact he had made with the Hougyoku during the War had not only completed his transformation, but had successfully matured his body, mind, and power.

"Aizen-sama," he began, "I would like to propose a… punishment of sorts for Kurosaki-san here. I request that he be assigned to the scouting mission you have ordered, of which I am the leader."

"Request granted." Aizen waved his hand nonchalantly, settling back onto his throne.

"I have one last petition, Aizen-sama." Ichigo called out. When the Traitor shinigami closed his eyes and nodded, he continued, "I would like to request Kairu de la nieve Palipa be made my Fracción."

"Whatever you wish, Primera Espada."

o0 & 0o

"Hitsugaya-sou-taichou, Kuchiki-taichou and his niece have requested to see you."

"Send them in." Hitsugaya Toushiro pinched the bridge of his nose and started tiding up the stacks of paper that threatened to spill off his desk. Becoming Sou-taichou hadn't really changed the type of work he had to do. Hyourinmaru chuckled, trying to hold back a smart comment. As always, he was a pain.

When the visitors entered, they acknowledged him with slight bows. When they sat, Hisana was the first to voice her thoughts.

"You look a lot younger than I imagined." The temperature in the room dropped a few degrees, effectively warning the small girl from commenting further.

"Histugaya-sou-taichou, my niece and I have come to see you to request a permit for a vacation to the material world."

Hitsugaya sat back and set his face to 'Default: Icy stare', pondering their plea. "Karakura?"

"Yes, to visit the girl's grandfather. We will only be there for a few days."

After a few moments of scilence: "Alright, I grant you the permit. I will have to report your goings to the Central 46. You have informed your lieutenant?"

"As soon as you had agreed to our request."

"If that is all?"

Hisana had remained quiet throughout the conversation, words and phrases floating meaningless through her mind. What she was able to grasp was that they were being allowed to visit the material world, the main reason being to holiday with her grandfather. Deciding it wise not to speak, risk having the General retract his offer, Hisana waited until silence filled the room and her noble uncle stood. Bowing quickly, Hisana skipped out of the room, slightly ahead of her guardian.

A hand on Byakuya's arm made him stop before exiting. "I know why you're going." Histugaya deadpanned, apathetic eyes staring into Byakuya's. The 6th division taichou didn't doubt his words. One a protégée, always a protégée. "Tell her the truth when you know she's ready." He nodded and removed his hand.

The noble strode out the door, mulling over his superior's advice.

Please reveiw! I need more of the 'warm and fuzzy'! See anything wrong, just love the story, more crack-induced rants (I like those), suggestions that aren't IN MY POLL (vote in it plz, it relates), anything! Just reveiw. That little button is super smexy and you know it. Oyasumi. Or Ohayo. Konichiwa? whell, wherever you are, whenever you are, choose the correct greeting. : )

Quick edit note: Wonderwyce is the 4th espada now.