The silenced knight
Disclaimer: I do not own bleach
Warning: will contain graphic descriptions of gore etc. and possibly Yaoi (future chapters)
(Ichigo's thoughts ,and words that he is unable to say, will be represented in italics)
Chapter 4: the feast.
'There you are my son' he said as he directed a mocking glance towards the shinigami, the god-to-be easily recognized the blind rage that possessed Ichigo.
An condescending smirk overcame his handsome features as the weight of his words became clear to the Shinigami.
Their confusion was quickly replaced by shock as an enrage roar filled the sky.
How dare they? How dare they? How dare they? How dare they? How dare they? How dare they?
Why did these inferior shinigami dare to attack his Father?
A sword suddenly manifested in Ichigo's hand when he moved to attack.
The shinigami saw the newly appeared Arrancar flash out of their vision as their less experienced companions fell to the ground.
'GROWL, HAINEKO' Matsumoto quickly yelled out in an attempt to release her Shikai and protect herself and her colleagues from their ,rapidly approaching, unknown assailant.
Bodies fell as Ichigo continued his path towards his fathers side, he was sprayed in blood but he did not even notice.
He had one target in mind; the orange haired creature that had touched his father.
Matsumoto's hope to beat the intimidating figure dissipated when she came in close proximity to the impeding danger, fear crossed her eyes as she looked upon her captain who in turn released his bankai with determination.
'Daiguren hyorinmaru!' the small captain yelled as his reiatsu burst and ice covered him.
Relieve struck Matsumoto when she heard her captain call those words, he would be able to take on the Arrancar.
The following minutes were the longest of her life since dust had enveloped her fighting captain and the Arrancar shielding the fight from her eyes.
As the wind settled Matsumoto Rangiku was not presented with an sight she would like to see.
There was no half dead Arrancar, instead she saw her captain falling to the ground.
His wings of ice were already crumbling as blood poured out of the large wounds on his body, fear and surprise mangled his usually calm features.
Looking down upon the strongest shinigami currently in Karakura town, was the white haired Arrancar.
It was an intimidating image, the Arrancars disturbingly beautiful face and body were dyed crimson in comparison to his enemies mere scratches marred his skin here and there.
Ichigo's anger finally stilled when the brat fell to the ground, severely mutilated.
He then turned his bloody figure around to see his father, he released a high whine as he sprinted towards his father whom was welcoming him with open arms and a smile on his handsome features.
Aizen did not mind that his white clothes were being stained by crimson.
He could only smile when Ichigo was snuggling in his arms, his plans had worked out perfectly.
The small gash on his arm would prove Ichigo's loyalty to him in his new form, it also helped to cut down a large portion of soul society forces he thought as he caught a glimpse of the corpses that his 'son' had left behind. That was an very welcome extra.
He petted the orange, blood matted, hair as its owner began to purr.
Aizen heard gin smirk behind him but he did not mind.
Using one hand he lifted the bone covered chin to lock his deep brown eyes with clear golden ones.
He saw the need reflected in them.
'Good job' he praised as the blood soaked Arrancar continued to purr childishly.
His innocence, even when covered in crimson, reminded him of the year he had spent completely rewriting Ichigo.
Everything was starting to pay off.
Being quickly reduced to a animalistic and childish mind set by being reunited with his father Ichigo did not know how to react when his father locked his gorgeous eyes with his own and thus he started to rub his face against that of the brunette who continued to embrace him.
As he rubbed his face he inadvertently also started to grind his body against that of his father.
His cheeks flushed as heat, longing and happiness filled the new Arrancar.
Completely undisturbed by Ichigos 'humping' the brunette god-to-be used an small syringe to send Ichigo into unconsciousness.
Aizen smiled as he felt Ichigo's body slump against his own.
Yes, he was absolutely perfect.
He would not just be his cero Espada, he would be his queen.
Aizen concluded his mission with a short message to his enemies.
'Dear minions of soul society' he began, his voice cutting through the previous silence.
'Today you have been given an taste of my power.'
'You might have discovered that I am not loyal to soul society, however let today serve as an reminder that this does not give you an edge.'
'prepare yourselves, war will commence soon!'
With one flick of his hand a garganta opened and he stepped through effectively ending his speech and leaving the conscious Shinigami to ponder his words.
He followed into the gaping black by Gin who had come along to enjoy the show.
The brunette easily flung Ichigo over his shoulders as they marched through the passage towards Las Noches where the orangette would be introduced to his new family.
Grimmjow snorted inwardly as he felt Aizen approaching, an surprise Espada meeting had been called shortly after the tyrant had returned.
Somehow he expected it had something to do with his errand of the previous month.
He was initially unsure of what Aizen wanted with the orange-haired teen but he started to get his intentions when the boy had been turned into a hollow.
He had skipped a few steps of the evolution and had directly morphed into an Adjuchas.
An extremely powerful Adjuchas at that, Grimmjow did not have nearly as much power when he was turned into an Arrancar.
If the burst of reiatsu was something to go by the boy had turned into a Vasto Lorde before being taken to Karakura Town
A good sparring partner had presented itself to Grimmjow, the blunette might be heavily outmatched but that did not mean that he wouldn't enjoy the fight.
He took his seat as the Espada started flowing into the room.
A white form was sleeping at the base of Aizen's throne, the sheer power that resonated from the boy in such a vulnerable state was simply impossible, yet mouth-watering.
The orangette would definitely require some lessons in containing that humongous reiatsu.
Nnoitra sat down beside him with an toothy smile crossing his face as he looked upon the bundle of power.
Aizen nudged Ichigo awake when the last Espada sat down, the primera yawned as he took his seat.
Golden eyes slowly began to flicker open as he was rudely awoken.
He rubbed his eyes in an effort to completely wake up.
The golden eyes shot open when he noticed that he was surrounded by a colourful and powerful bunch clad in white.
The red-head started to look around frantically, looking for his father.
When he felt a hand petting his long hair he relaxed his tense body and purred once again.
The Espada were unsure of what they were witnessing.
An being many times stronger than themselves was being handled by Aizen as though he was a pet or an infant.
At the same time Ichigo wanted to call his father's name repeatedly and with affection , a small whine escaped his throat as he was faced with his inability to speak.
He whined once again when he noticed the burning gazes of the group that was before him.
The Espada and Ichigo were ripped out of their thoughts when Aizen spoke.
'Meet the new cero Espada' he proclaimed.
Fury momentarily crossed yammy's face but even he was aware of the fact that he would not be able to beat the new addition.
He struggled to subside his rising rage only because he preferred a demotion over being killed by this new Espada.
Aizen smiled when he was getting a look of confusion from Ichigo, he did not understand what his father had said. What was an Espada? What was he?
When Aizen continued that murmuring that had spread across the room died out and he looked upon the red-head beneath him.
'Ichigo, meet your true family' he said whilst directing a warm smile at Ichigo.
Ichigo's eyes beamed at the mentioning of his 'true family', he had loathed those who had pretended to be his family for all those years.
This was his true family?
Aizen shortly regretted sealing Ichigo's mouth since he was not able to see the smile that was spread across it, however the red-head's other beautiful features were enough.
He stroked the skin above the bone mask which was in his favourite colour, a dazzling white.
It was then that Ichigo noticed his position, he was lying on the cold floor in an undignified position.
He picked himself up as he walked towards the closest member of his family, Starrk, and started his personal investigation with an scrutinizing eye.
Starrk awoke from one his naps with a foreboding feeling.
As he lazily opened his eyes he was presented with an sight he had never seen before
An unknown Arrancar was analysing him, alternating between feeling up his body and sniffing him.
Even though he was not one to feel physical attraction there was no use in denying that the Arrancar was beautiful.
Long silky orange hair, pristine white skin, a lithe but muscular body, clear golden eyes which looked innocently at him as his covered mouth was burying itself in Starrk's neck and chest.
Then the presence was suddenly yanked from him.
He received a cold glare from Aizen whom had gripped the being by its collar.
'Bad Ichigo' Aizen berated the white form which whined in his grip.
'You can only do that to me' he purred in Ichigo's ear.
Starrk wondered what Aizen was whispering in the being's ear, who he now identified as Ichigo, but he did not care enough to stay awake any longer.
He promptly fell asleep in what could only be described as an fit of narcolepsy
'Espada, as you can all feel our new addition is quite strong.' the Espada snorted at Aizens clear understatement.
'Ichigo is to be shown around Las Noches and if he is to wander around alone I suggest you keep an eye on him. This is of course to prevent sudden deaths in our ranks since Ichigo is quite unpredictable in his current state' Aizen continued.
As Aizen finished his sentence Harribel suddenly asked a question:
'Aizen-sama, it is clear that he is immensely powerful but how do we assure that he is loyal to our cause?'
'well, our young Ichigo is quite the unique being. And I thought it was only appropriate to tame an unique being with an equally unique training method. And unless you doubt my methods you can rest assured he is loyal to me' Aizen replied cryptically while moving to pet Ichigo once again.
As a purring sound originated from the red-head, however no Espada felt the need to laugh about it.
It was quite common for powerful people to have their quirks, it did not matter if this specific one was a bit childish.
'Ya got yourself a new toy Aizen-taichou?' Gin asked with a knowing smirk.
'A new queen, dear Gin' the brunette replied with a smile.
He then continued to motion his hand as a sign to release the Espada from the meeting, much to Starrk's pleasure.
Ichigo tugged at the grip that held him firmly in place as his family suddenly walked away, a whine escaped his throat once again.
This time he received a harsh tap for his efforts.
Flabbergasted he looked at his father whom started to speak.
'Now now Ichigo, I don't like it when you whine.' his father said with a smile.
Ichigo was unsure of what he had done wrong but he was obliged to answer his father's command , therefore his ceased his efforts as the last Espada excited the room.
Tears welled in his eyes against his will, not wanting to be separated from his family anymore.
'You'll see them again very soon' his master cooed.
A single tear had escaped his eye as he suddenly felt fatigue overtake him once again.
Being petted by his father he contently fell into a deep slumber.
'why d'ya suppose he's so meek Aizen-Taichou?' Gin asked his fellow traitor soon after Ichigo had fallen asleep.
'As I mentioned to Harribel his meek attitude is probably caused by the training he received when he was younger.'
'I am guessing his year of training caused him to abandon his childishness and since we conditioned his mind to recognize me as his father he probably feels as though it is appropriate to act as a child once more.'
'It could also be an completely new character constructed by his transition into a hollow, we can only speculate. '
'who knows, perhaps he is simply tired from the immediate use of his power after his transformation.' Aizen mused as he hauled a limp Ichigo over his shoulder once again.
'His digressed mind could be quite interesting for the moment, however should it not fade away we still have a way to force our queen to come out of his shock. He would not be the same, but he should become what we desire' Aizen ended with a smirk.
A/N: thank you for reading my new chapter, i greatly appreciate all your comments. i hope you are not dissapointed in Ichigo's new character, if you did not i assure you it is mainly short lived
breezies: thank you for your great review, i can tell you it awoke mixed feelings; for one i was afraid to dissapoint amazing reader's such as yourself but on the other hand you greatly motivated me to write on. thank you once again. and yes previously it was Urahara who died however it's only function was to grant Ichigo access to the hollowfication accelerating gasses so i decided to change his death with Tessai's. I think i was a bit too quick in killing off a versatile character like Urahara that is why i changed it.
