When Yuki woke up in the morning he eyes stung from getting barely any sleep. The whole idea of being with so many captains and vice-captains intimidated her beyond belief. She wasn't too sure how to handle this situation and was scared she might mess up.
"Good morning!" Chirped Yumi who was clearly in a fantastic mood.
"Wow! Are you not nervous at all? You seem so excited!" smiled Yuki.
"I can't wait to go on this mission! I hope we get to fight some tough arrancar," Yumi was in a daze, daydreaming about what he hoped was to happen on this trip.
"I thought the whole point of this trip was to just talk to the Espada." Yuki felt nervous. Am I really going to have to fight an Espada? Hopefully not, one of the captains on the trip will probably handle that if a situation like that does arise.
Yuki and Yumi waited around until everyone had gathered, including her other friend Ikakku and her previous lover Kensei.
A tall slim man finally walked in and the room went silent.
"So you finally decided to show up," Murmured the head captain Shinji of squad 5.
"Yes, I had some business to attend to." Byakuya glanced around the room; he locked eyes with Yuki for a brief second then quickly looked away. He was a tad flushed from the eye contact and quickly looked away hoping Yuki wouldn't see.
"Now, we will be leaving so prepare yourselves, Hueco Mundo is sandy and I'm sure there will be plenty hallows roaming their territory. I know you all have been informed but I shall remind you that we are not going to the land of the hallows to fight, we are going to talk to the Espada, Tier Hallibel, then we will depart." Byakuya was blunt because he didn't want anyone getting hurt under his watch.
Ikakku caught up to Yumi and Yuki. "Huh makes sense why they made Byakuya lead this trip, he's so level headed." He sounded a tad jealous.
Yuki looked over to Byakuya who was leading the group. They had arrived in Hueco Mundo safely and now were heading across the vast sandy landscape to Los Noches. He is quite good looking; His dark hair compliments his pale skin. He also has beautiful grey eyes. Overall he really is appealing, but I shouldn't be thinking about that. I mean, I really think Shunsui and I could be something together although sometimes he really does confuse me.
After a couple hours of walking they took a break.
"I gotta pee…." Whined Yuki to Yumi and Ikakku.
"Then go silly, I know we're taking a break for a bit so just flash step somewhere then come back. No one will probably notice that you're gone," Suggested Ikakku.
"Ok, I'll be right back," and with that Yuki flash stepped several miles away and located a small tree with leaves on it.
"Ugh this will have to do," Muttered Yuki. The desert was hot and sticky. "Ugh it's hot."
"Yes, it is," growled an unfamiliar voice.
Yuki turned around to find a tall and fit man with blue hair glaring at her with his sky blue eyes. He was wearing a disheveled white outfit and had several red scars that covered his body. His appearance was overall rough, then Yuki noticed a hallow hole in his stomach and what seemed like part of a hallow mask on his jaw.
"Are you… are you an a-" Yuki was cut off by the mysterious yet beautiful man.
"Arrancar? Yes I'm an Espada. Do you know what that is?" This man seemed like he was enjoying himself.
"Ugh but I though Tier was the only living Espada." Yuki could barely speak, she felt so intimidated by this Espada.
"Well you're wrong. I was greatly injured but I survived. It took a while to completely heal myself but here I am; Healthy and hungry for a battle." Yuki then noticed the zanpakuto on his hip.
"We're not here to fight, we only want to talk." Yuki's voice was barely audible. She didn't know what else to say. The man's eyes sparkled as he took a few steps closer to the young soul reaper.
"So you're not alone? Where are all your friends now? Why would they leave such a young and… attractive soul reaper out by herself in the dark and dangerous Hueco Mundo?" The man laughed and was now only inches away from Yuki. "My name is Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, I'm the sixth ranked espada. What is your name?"
"Yuki Takahashi… I'm the third ranking soul reaper of the 8th division." Grimmjow put his hand on her hip but Yuki quickly flinched away. "Don't touch me please. We're just here to talk; I'll bring you to the others they won't harm you I promise."
"Well why would I want to talk to them when I'm having a lovely conversation with you?" Grimmjow gave Yuki a devilish grin then moved his face down to hers. "Do you wanna play?"
"No! Please no. I don't want to fight you…" Yuki then gave him an innocent look. She truly didn't want to start a conflict and she knew she might have some trouble defeating this Espada who clearly had plenty of experience when it came to fighting.
"You know what, I like you. You're so pure, and gentle. I like a good fight but I don't think I'd take pleasure from beating you." The man looked troubled and almost like he was deep in thought about something. "Take me to your friends; I'm curious to see if someone I know is accompanying you. His name is Ichigo Kurosaki do you know him?"
"Ah, No but I think I heard the name somewhere." Yuki felt a bit relaxed as to what the Espada just said. She was confused but relieved.
"Oh, well I'll come anyways. It's been getting boring out here in the desert. And I don't think Tier will welcome me in her castle. Whatever though just take me to them ok?" The blue haired man was determined and Yuki didn't want to test him anymore.
"Ok come," replied Yuki.
When the two arrived back to where the soul reapers had gathered, a sweep of silence swept the crowd as Grimmjow walked towards them.
"Um, well I found someone." Yuki laughed nervously and looked for Byakuya. His face was unreadable but he was staring into Yuki's eyes.
"Wait! Didn't Ichigo kill you?" Yelled Rukia who stepped behind Byakuya.
"Sorry to disappoint missy, but looks like I'm still alive. I thought you all would be happy to see me." The sarcasm dripped from his voice as he put his arm around Yuki.
"I found this beauty and I decided I didn't want to fight and kill such a gorgeous soul reaper." Yuki tried to move away but his grip was tight.
"Get your hands off of her," spat Kensei who was now standing infront of Grimmjow locking eyes with him.
"Easy there, I'm just stating the obvious aren't I?" Grimmjow looked pleased with himself as he slowly took his hands of her, running his hands along her skin as he did so.
Yuki quickly took several steps away to create some distance between her and the alluring man. She then looked at Kensei who was still staring down the blue haired Espada.
"Why so touchy? Is she your girlfriend?" Grimmjow then laughed as he saw Kensei's face flush a rosy red. "I'm not going to lie, I'm a tad jealous. Her strength is far inferior to mine but I would take her as my own if could."
"She's not my girlfriend." Kensei said with a harsh tone. Yuki felt a tad hurt, but she knew she could do nothing about it. Kensei is a stubborn man and she knew she could never get through to him.
"Are you two finished?" Said a cruel yet controlling voice. Byakuya stepped forward and stood in between the two men. "I don't want any fights breaking out. We came here to talk and if something stands in our way I will simply cut it down."
Grimmjow growled. "Are you referring to me as a thing? And I'd like to see you try and cut me down."
"No! Stop it Grimmjow, I wouldn't have brought you here if you were intending on fighting." Yuki's voice was filled with disappointment and regret. Grimmjow could sense that so he felt a tad guilty.
"Fine I'll go," grunted Grimmjow. He was not pleased and wished he could have got more out of this confrontation.
"Wait just a second Espada… I didn't come on this trip just for fun. My real purpose was to catch any remaining and interesting arrancars," Purred Mayuri. He played with his fingers with anticipation.
"No Mayuri… there will be no experiments going on with this Espada," Said Byakuya with authority.
Mayuri then sighed and turned his back to everyone. "I could dissect you all if I wanted to," he said with a barely audible voice.
Yuki glanced around her surroundings, most of the soul reapers that came on this trip were still staring at the blue haired Espada who was still here.
"Now is your time to go Espada," Byakuya glared Grimmjow who was now grinning. He looked as if he was a child who just came up with a new prank for his baby brother.
"I have a deal for you guys. How about I join you in the soul society?" A wave of silence swept through the soul reapers.
"Now how is that a deal?" Said Byakuya with an emotionless voice.
"He just wants to find Ichigo!" Yelled Rukia with a hurt tone in her voice. She ran up beside her brother and looked him in the eyes. "You know it's true, he just wants to come to the soul society and fight Ichigo."
A swell of tears developed in Rukias eyes as she looked down at her feet. She then glared up at the blue eyed Espada. "Well sucks for you because Ichigo has lost all of his powers due to your master." She spat the words with hate and disgust.
A flash of disbelief crossed the Espada's face. Then it was quickly replaced with irritation. "I never liked that man. I only followed him because he could make me stronger," Puzzlement then reached his face. "Does that mean Aizen is dead?"
"He is not dead for he is immortal but he has been captured. He is no longer a problem." Said Byakuya with the same emotionless voice.
"Well I guess that means its fine for me to join you then in the soul society." Grimmjow grinned with satisfaction and his eyes gleamed with joy.
He really wants this? Why would he? Why wouldn't he just want to stay in Hueco Mundo where he belongs? While Yuki was thinking she missed what the Espada said next.
"Well Yuki-san?" Muttered Byakuya. "Would you agree to this proposition? To help mentor Grimmjow in our ways?"
Yuki gasped... Was this actually happening? "Am I not a bit young to be given this task? Shouldn't someone with more experience take on this job?"
"Well it would most likely not be just you. But it seems like Grimmjow has taken a liking to you so it would make the job much easier." Byakuya's voice dripped with jealousy.
"I guess I could manage some of it," murmured Yuki.
Grimmjow grinned with joy as Yuki blinked with disbelief.
~~~ so now we're going to fast forward a month.
Here is what happened during those months- Grimmjow was put on trial and accepted in the soul society. It was decided he would be put as a regular soul reaper and he would have to prove himself as a person to be ranked higher. The head captain is well aware of his skills, but that alone could not make him a high ranked soul reaper. Surprisingly, Grimmjow was okay with it. He was put in the eleventh division and quickly became friends with Yumi and Ikkaku. Their passion for fighting brought them together. This friendship also meant Yuki would be around him often as well. Yuki was given the task to teach him the customs and the ways of soul reapers. She now spends all her lunches and dinners eating with him, Yumi and Ikkaku. During these meals she teaches him their ways. Yuki's relationship with Kensei has remained the same as it was before; awkward and uncomfortable. Shunsui has been gone on a mission with Jushiro for a month now. He had left before Yuki returned so she hasn't seen him in a long time. Also her sorta tension with Byakuya has not differed. There hasn't been any contact between them but obviously Byakuya might have a little crush on her. Now that Grimmjow is comfortable in the soul society let's continue on with the story and continue on with Yuki's everyday life in the soul society!
Yuki was eating breakfeast early this morning. She had planned on working on her Kido skills with Grimmjow. She wants to make sure he's aware of different Kido's in case he has to fight a soul reaper.
"Good morning beautiful," Murmured Grimmjow in Yuki's ear. Yuki flinched then quickly moved away.
"I told you to not do that," sighed Yuki. "Don't get me annoyed, I'm helping you today you should be grateful."
"Oh yes Master Yuki." Grimmjow then bowed down to her while laughing. Yuki giggled, and then took a look at Grimmjow. His appearance hadn't changed too much since she first saw him. His hair was a bit longer and he no longer had the blue under his eyes. He wore the standard soul reaper uniform except for the blue necklace he wore that Yumi gave him.
"You know that necklace matched your hair and eyes perfectly," Stated Yuki.
"You've been looking into my eyes Yuki-san?" Grimmjow then winked at Yuki who then flushed bright red.
"Uh no, it's just a fact Grimmjow. No need to flatter yourself." Yuki smirked then turned away to hide her rosy cheeks. When she turned she found grey eyes staring at her and Grimmjow.
"Shunsui? Shunsui!" Yelled Yuki. "I mean, Captain! It's so nice to see you returned home safe and sound" Yuki looked up at his emotionless face with happiness and shock.
"Yuki." He said with no emotion what so ever.
Yuki felt discomfort. Before he had left they had a touching moment together. Yuki honestly felt like she felt a spark between the two of them.
"Um, I suppose you've heard about Grimmjow?" Asked Yuki.
"Of course I have." Replied Shunsui with the same tone. Grimmjow nodded to the captain who just stared back.
"He's been getting along with everyone great. Well not everyone obvi-" Yuki was cut off by her captain.
"Of course everyone doesn't agree with him being here therefore not everyone is going to like him. Yuki." Shunsui snapped at Yuki which confused her greatly.
"Um, well Captain I've been given the duty to help him with the customs of soul reapers and such. It's been fun, I've missed you the past while!" Yuki smiled up at her captain with the hope that he'd joke around like he did before and compliment her like he always did.
"I see." Shunsui avoided eye contact with Yuki as he replied.
Yuki frowned with disappointment. What is up with Shunsui? Did something happen while he was away? Is it something I did? Is it because I've accepted Grimmjow as one of our own?
"Fine. Grimmjow and I are going to go train." Retorted Yuki. She was pissed of how her captain was acting.
"No need for the sass. Unless you have forgotten, I'm your captain… therefore I'm your superior." Shunsui remained emotionless, almost angry.
"Fine. Captain." Yuki then bowed to her captain; when she came up she glared at him, grabbed Grimmjow's hand and almost ran out of the room.
What a jerk! Why does he have to be like this? I just don't understand at all. Yuki felt some tears form in her eyes but quickly wiped them away before Grimmjow could see.
"What's up his ass?" said Grimmjow with a joking tone.
"I don't fucking know Grimmjow," snapped Yuki. "He's not normally like that."
Grimmjow put his hand on the shoulder of Yuki. He squeezed it then brought her into a hug.
"You don't need someone like him anyways. When I first met you I just thought you were hot, and all I wanted to do was fuck you." Murmered Grimmjow.
"You're ruining the mood…" sighed Yuki.
"Ya sorry, but as I came to know you this past month I now know you're more than just a hot body and pretty face. You're kind, caring, and passionate about who you are and what you do. Don't let him get you down, maybe he's just having a bad day."
Yuki sighed then looked up into the pale blue eyes of the previous Espada. She then kissed him on the cheek and hugged him even tighter.
"You're not what I expected you to be either Grimmjow. I know I barely know you but you've changed over the past month and it's nice. You've changed for the better and I know you'll only improve as a soul reaper or whatever you are as time goes on. I know Shunsui is probably judging you because you were under Aizen, but he'll move past it too at some point. For now we'll just gotta ignore it I guess." Yuki sighed with satisfaction then pulled away from his warm embrace.
~after training with grimmjow~
Yuki was walking back to her home when she was cut off by the familiar silver haired man.
"Yuki…" Kensei's voice sounded hurt and wounded. When Yuki looked at him his eyes were a tad red and his face was flushed. "I miss you Yuki. I don't care what Shunsui does, I want to be with you."
Yuki studied Kensei. He looked like a man who had been recently broken hearted. "You left me Kensei," Stuttered Yuki. She felt nervous to be around him again.
"I take it all back!" said Kensei with a panicked voice. "When I saw you hugging Grimmjow, and how gentle you were when you kissed his cheek… well I was filled with envy and hate for him. I wanted to be him. I know it could be troublesome to be with me as my girlfriend. I won't have much time to be with you, and nor will you with I. as long as I can spend some nights you, have your touch, and then I'll be happy."
Yuki then grinned, she was surprised he'd say such a thing but it was true. They wouldn't have much time to spend together, and a couple nights would be satisfying. "So you mean you want to be fuck buddies Kensei?" Yuki's voice was humorous yet serious.
Kensei blinked with confusion. Then it suddenly hit him. "I guess that is what I'm asking for isn't it? A couple nights here and there, but nothing to serious..." Kensei's face dropped with disappointment.
"I'm in," whispered Yuki. Kensei's eyes then lit up like a little kids on Christmas morning.
Yuki knew that this was against most girls' moral code. But at this moment Yuki couldn't help but think that maybe Kensei's love will fill the hole that she's been missing? Kensei's love will fill the hole that Shunsui has recently caved out.
ok so I really hoped you liked this chapter. No lemons, but there will probably be one in the next chapter. Spent a lot of time on this and actually thought my ideas through instead of just writing down whatever pops in my head. I hope you like how Grimmjow came in the story, I think he's a great character and I know I've changed his personality a bit but it just fits what I want in my story better when he's like this. Thanks for reading and tell me what you think!
