Chapter 7 - Substitute Mentor

Next morning.

'RRIIIINNNGGG!' the school bell rang and every student paced their ways to their respective room. Although there was indeed a commotion in the hallways, every head turned to see Orihime with a guy. No it was not Ichigo, nor Uryu and not even Sado. It was a new student, pale, tall, and his eyes catched most of their attention. Girls started giggling and boys started whispering. Everyone was surprised that Orihime was holding his hand, leading him to their room.
"Orihime-chan!"
"Ishida-kun! Nice to see you!"
"Nice to see you too Orihime. And to you too, Ulquiorra. I see that uniform fits you well."
"Thank you, Uryu-san." Uquiorra nodded.
"What's Ulquiorra's class schedule?"
"Same as mine Ishida-kun!" Orihime smiled. Then her head turned to Rukia and Tatsuki who were approaching them.
"Ulquiorra, welcome." Tatsuki cheered. Rukia closely looked at Ulquiorra and sighed. "Where's Ichigo?" she asked.
"Late as usual." Uryu replied and everyone gave a soft sigh.
"C'mon, we'll be late as well if we just stand here." Orihime tugged Ulquiorra to their classroom. The others just followed.

"Good morning students. Someone new will be joining us today. Mr. Schiffer, introduce yourself infront please."
Ulquiorra stood up, still his hands still in his pockets as always. "Good Morning everyone. My name is Ulquiorra Schiffer. I'll be studying in your school from now on. It's a pleasure to meet you all." Ulquiorra bowed his head and went back to his seat behind Orihime. The eyes were all following him but their teacher took their attention once more.

"We are not only having a new student, but a teacher as well. He will be your new class adviser, since I will now be leaving Japan. Class, please welcome, Mr. Sousuke Aizen." the girls nearly fainted and the boys stared in awe. They were completely captivated by his attractiveness but a part in that classroom became shrouded in fear. Uryu, Chad, Rukia, Orihime and Ulquiorra faced the man in their fears. "T-Then it's real." Uryu shivered.

"Ah! Drats! I'm late!" Ichigo ran through the hallways as fast as he could with a fish cake in his mouth for breakfast. When he reached to open the classroom door, he felt a weird reiatsu, an energy he really recognized. "What the-" he slid the door swiftly and saw that brown-haired traitor standing infront of everyone. "Aizen!"
"Tsk. Tsk. such a rude way to address a teacher, Ichigo Kurosaki." Aizen smirked.
"Kurosaki! Pay respect to Mr. Sousuke!" their old teacher smacked the back of Ichigo's head with a lesson plan. As Ichigo sat beside Orihime, his eyes continued to trace Aizen's figure. Their group was still in a state of shock at that moment. First, he was alive and now, he's their teacher.
"Rukia, call Urahara-san, we have to report this as soon as possible." Ichigo told the short raven-haired girl.
"I can't Ichigo. For some unknown reason, I cannot contact Urahara-san or the Soul Society as of now."
"Argh. That pesky Aizen is really cutting us off!" Ichigo ranted and immediately added "Now, we've got an Espada here with us too! What's next? The school becomming the new Hueco Mundo?"
"Kurosaki. Watch your words." Ulquiorra shutted him up.
"He's right, Ichigo." Uryu approved before listening to Aizen speak.
"From now on, I will be your adviser and to tell you, I will always keep my students close to my… 'heart'." His last word was emphasized and his gaze was on Ulquiorra.
"Honstly, I already know some of you…let me see, Ishida, Sado, Inoue, Kuchiki, Kurosaki… Schiffer." all of them trembled upon hearing him say their names, it was as if he read his revenge list. Aizen walked over to Orihime's desk.
"I am pretty sure you are… Inoue Orihime." Aizen touched her hairclips. "Why don't you shoot me with Tsubaki?" Ulquiorra and Ichigo's eyes were filled with furry.
Orihime just smiled reluctantly and replied; "Tsubaki? Haha… uhm what is that?" deep inside, she was shivering. Aizen moved to Ulquiorra's desk but Aizen only looked at him evilly before meeting the other students.
"Orihime, are you alright?" Rukia asked.
"Yeah. But… should he really be saying those infront of everyone else?"
"He wanted to intimidate us, Orihime." Sado assured.
"Let's just hope this day ends fast." Uryu added.

"Aizen is now your adviser? That's quite interesting." Urahara smiled at the former espada infront of him who was tasked to relay the news. Urahara took a sip from his tea served by Tessai.
"Why didn't you call me early this morning then?"
Ulquiorra looked at his right. He saw Yoruichi and Orihime chatting. "Aizen's spiritual pressure prevented us from doing so. It seemed that Aizen found a way to manipulate the communications between Soul Society and us. Up until now, we find it impossible to contact the Soul Society."
Urahara stood from his seat and called Yoruichi. "I see. For now, we will go to the Soul Society and try to fix this communication problem. You and Orihime should go home now. Take care." Urahara slightly moved his hat up and immidiately left the shop with Yoruichi.