Chapter 4

Hitsugaya's POV

I finished getting Hinamori settled under Rangiku's care and find myself rushing to meet Kurosaki Ichigo. I don't why I am so anxious to find out more information about Aizen. I hate him. He hurt Momo and he almost killed both of us. I am so distracted with my thoughts that I almost run into Kurosaki as I reach the top of Sougyoku hill.

"Graceful Toshirou…very graceful."

"Shut up…and it's Captain Hitsugaya."

"Right sorry."

"Enough small talk…Aizen?"

"Yes he has begun to make his move in the real world. Just last week I had to fight of fifty hollows and ten arrancar…they weren't very strong but still…it wore me out."

"And?"

"What do you mean and? I thought you would be interested."

"I am but unless it involves killing the bastard I don't really want to get involved." I turn around and begin to walk off.

"Hey wait a second…Orihime…well you may want to get involved in this one."

"Why?" I say freezing in my tracks but not turning around.

"Orihime was taken by the Arrancar. I am going to Hueco Mundo to find her. Aizen will be there. You may have a chance." I rotate my head and say four words.

"When do we leave?"

"Two days. Urahara is preparing Chad and Uryuu to go as well. I would rather it be just me but seeing as I don't know this Aizen person or his skills…as much as I hate to admit it…I need back up."

"Yes. Now the only problem is getting permission to leave Soul Society."

"Do you think we need Rukia and Matsmoto?"

"No Matsumoto needs to stay here with Hinamori. Captain Kuchiki wouldn't let Rukia go to Hueco Mundo. I know that for a fact."

"So…I will see you at Urahara Shop two days from now."

"Yes…you will…"I begin to walk away as I try to figure out a way to get to leave. "Ukitake!" With one shunpo step, I am gone.

At 13th Division Office

"You want to go where?"

"To Hueco Mundo with Kurosaki Ichigo."

"And why is he getting involved in Soul Society matters?"

"He isn't. They kidnapped one of his friends and he is going to get her back. It just so happens that Aizen," My tone is filled with venom as I say his name, "is there as well. I have to kill him!" I say this last sentence slamming my hands down on the desk."

"Does Lieutenant Hinamori know of this matter yet?"

"No. And she will be staying here under Matsumoto's care. For Matsumoto's own good, she will not be joining me."

"Surely you do not expect to take on Hueco Mundo with two Soul Reapers."

"We will also have a Quincy and another with Spiritual Abilities."

"No."

"No?"

"I can not allow it…" I cut him off before he can finish his sentence.

"Then I will go without permission! Even if I do jeopardize my position as captain! I will kill that son of a bitch!" Automatically regretting using such foul language in front of the person who has took over the position of a father during my rise through the ranks, my voice softens. "He hurt Hinamori, Captain Ukitake. I must go."

"You didn't let me finish. I was going to say I will not allow it unless you take greater numbers. Yoruichi will join you along with Ikakku, Yumichika, and Rukia Kuchiki. I will talk to Captains Kuchiki, Kenpachi and Kyoruku. You have my full support if you meet these conditions."

"Thank you Captain Ukitake. I will inform the members of the squad." I bow and exit. Now to talk to Kenpachi about borrowing his 3rd and 5th seat.

11th Division

"So you are going to fight Aizen?"

"Yes."

"And you want both my 3rd and 5th seat members."

"Yes." I see a smirk break across his face.

"Of course you may have them. They need more practice anyway. Plus Ikkaku and Yumichika's teamwork may prove useful."

"Thank you I will go find them immediately."

"No need. They have just arrived." I hear a knock on the doorway. Two figures enter. "You two will be accompanying Captain Hitsugaya to Hueco Mundo in two days time."

"Yes sir." They turn and exit.

"Thank you Captain Kenpachi." I turn and begin to exit. "Now off to visit Yoruichi. No doubt she is with Soi Fon." I mumble to myself as I exit.

2nd Division

"So you are in need of my services?"

"Yes."

"To go to Hueco Mundo?"

"Yes."

"To kill Aizen?"

"Not necessarily but I do need backup. Plus we are sure to run into many Arrancar."

"I got it. I will meet you at Urahara's in two days. Soi Fon will be upset that she did not get invited but I guess too many will draw attention won't it?"

"Yes. That is why she was not invited." Also she was not on Ukitake's list of conditions. I thought to myself.

"Who else is coming?"

"Ikkaku of 11th, Yumichika of 11th, Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryuu Ishida, Sado Yasutora and Rukia Kuchiki of 13th."

"I see. I will see you in two days Captain."

"Yes, and thank you."

"You are welcome." I turn to walk away as I hear Yoruichi scream, "Soi Fon! Get off your ass and get ready! Here I come!" I let a smirk cross my face.

"Now to the one I have been putting off. Byakuya Kuchiki."

6th Division

"You want to put my sister in the line of danger for your own selfish needs?"

"No. I want her to fight along side of us for the good of Soul Society and the Real World."

"I see and when you say 'us'…who do you mean?"

"Ikkaku of 11th, Yumichika of 11th, Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryuu Ishida, Sado Yasutora and Yoruichi Shihoin."

"I see…" There is a long pause before he answers. "Bring Renji Abarai and you may take my sister as well."

"May I inquire as to why I need to take Abarai?"

"He is my lieutenant and will protect Rukia with his life as he has demonstrated several times before."

"I see. I agree to your condition. Thank you Captain Kuchiki." He slightly nods his head and I walk out of the office. "Now where is Abarai?

Practice Grounds

"Winner of the next battle buys the Sake Izuru!"

"Yes I hope you have your money on you Renji."

"Getting cocky are we. You will pay for that! Howl Zabimaru!" His sword transforms into it's Shikai state but before he can take a swing at Kira I cut in.

"Abarai! I need to discuss something with you on orders of Captain Kuchiki." I yell up to him who is now standing in air and staring down at me. He hesitates and looks at Kira and then back to me. "Now!" He nods and appears in front of me. "You are departing for Hueco Mundo in two days time. Your squad members will consist of Ikkaku of 11th, Yumichika of 11th, Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryuu Ishida, Sado Yasutora Yoruichi Shihoin and Rukia Kuchiki of 13th. We are meeting at Urahara's Shop two days from now. I believe you should know what this entails and what the risks are."

"Yes."

"Good Continue."

"Yes sir." I turn and begin my walk back to tenth division. It is so much easier when I can order people around instead of asking favors. Should I tell Hinamori about this now or wait? How will I tell her? She has just woken up and now I have to leave her again. Will she be alright without me? And will I be alright without her?"