Okay so I was SO confused about where I wanted to go with this, but I think I've got an Idea now.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Bleach, sadly.


When Ichigo woke up, he hurt everywhere. He raised his head off of the pillow to look at himself. His shirt had been removed, and a white bandage had been wrapped around his stomach.

"How are you feeling?" Ichigo looked over at Rukia who sat in a chair at his bedside.

"I feel like hell. What happened."

"Grimmjow kicked you, and broke a couple of your ribs, then he left."

Ichigo scratched the back of his head, and stared at the ceiling. "Well your alright, and that's what matters."

"I'm going to Hueco Munde, to see Aizen, first thing tomorrow." Rukia mumbled queitly, Ichigo sat up too fast and gripped his stomach in pain.

Rukia jumped to her feet, and held his shoulders.

"Ichigo."

He looked at her painfully, "You can't go. I won't let you!"

"This can all end if I just go willingly." She said sadly. It hurt her to see Ichigo in pain. Ichigo wound his arms around her waist, pulling her onto the bed, and she layed there curled up against his side.

"If you go then I'm going with you."

Rukia looked at him shocked. What was he thinking.

"What!! You can't!"

"I'll talk to everyone else. I figure if we go and tell Aizen that we want to join him, then maybe we can take them down from the inside. I'm not sure how the captains will go for it, but it's worth a shot. And it's much better than losing you to him." Ichigo thought out loud.

Tears welled up in Rukia's eyes. "You really do love me don't you?"

Ichigo chuckled, and layed his forehead against hers, "Of course. I promised to protect you with my life didn't I? " He whispered. Rukia nodded softly. "You mean everything to me, Rukia."

They just looked at each other for what felt like eternity, until Ichigo leaned forward and pressed his lips to hers. The kiss was simple and sweet, but it meant so much more to Rukia. Rukia brought her arms up to wrap around his neck, and held him close.

Ichigo's arms tightened around her waist, and he pulled her on top of him, even though it hurt him physically -what with the broken ribs and all- he wouldn't allow any space between them. Then it clicked in Rukia's mind.

"He's still recovering! He needs his rest. I've got to stop this now!"

She pulled away, pushing on him so he would rest, she didn't want for him to over-exert himself. Ichigo right hand remained around her waist as his left hand slid to the back of her head and pulled her close planting a deep kiss on her.

All of a sudden he brushed his tongue her bottom lip, requesting permission to enter. She was shocked, and happy all at once, and accepted his request eagerly.

After a few minutes they broke apart for air, and Ichigo kissed her forehead. Rukia layed her head against his bare chest and hugged him as tightly as she could.

"Ow" Ichigo winced. He didn't notice the pain was that bad while they were kissing. Rukia lessened her grip, and Ichigo shook his head.

"Don't. It hurts like hell, but its a good pain. I don't mind." Ichigo said running his knuckles over her cheek softly. Rukia buried her face in his chest, and sighed deeply. Then she looked up at him, only to see him looking out the window.

"I wonder if we'll ever get to be together like this again. This carefree, and..." He stopped and focused on Rukia's midnight blue eyes. Rukia layed a hand on his cheek and smiled.

"We'll always be together like this. And even when we're in Hueco Munde we'll find a way to be together." She said, more reasure herself than him. He nodded in reply.

"Rukia, Help me sit up. It's time to discuss our plan with the rest of the team."


"Okay, so let me get this straight. Your planning on pretending to join Aizen, and then when you've earned his trust, you plan on taking out the Arrancars from the inside. Am I correct?" Captain Hitsugaya asked.

"That's right. I think it's the best plan of attack, and we stand a better chance of protecting Rukia." Ichigo replied. Rukia looked around the room.

Captain's Hitsugaya and Kuchiki, and Matsumoto, Ikkaku, Renji, Yumichika, and Yoruichi had gathered inside one room, and Ichigo had carefully described their new plan of attack.

"well I like it! It seems like something we could easily do, and we could get Orihime back, and keep Rukia out of danger all at once." Renji said from his position next to Ichigo's bed.

Ichigo looked at him and smirked. "Thanks Renji." he extended his hand, Renji chuckled, and banged his fist against Ichigo's.

"No problem, Ichigo"

"Well It seems that we're going to Heuco munde then. Everyone prepare. We'll leave as soon as everyone is ready." Byakuya said and everyone began to file out of the room.

Rukia looked at Ichigo, and he nodded to her.

"I'll be fine, go get ready. I'll meet you in the courtyard in ten." He whispered giving her a light kiss on the lips, and she left to get her Zanpak-to.

Finally everyone was assembled in the courtyard all ready to depart for the Hollow realm. Ichigo stood beside Rukia, their hands intertwined, and Rukia shivered.

"Hey." Ichigo squeezed her hand softly, and she looked at him.

"Everything's gonna be fine. You don't even have to look the whole way there. I'll carry you if you want" he offered. Rukia nodded, and Ichigo easily lifted her into his arms. Rukia wrapped her arms around his neck, and buried her face in his shoulder.

She felt the rush of wind around her, as Ichigo and the others flash-stepped to Heuco Munde.

"Rukia,"

She raised her head to look at Ichigo. They had reached their destination. He set her lightly on her feet.

"I won't be able to do anything for a while, so" He took Rukia's face in his hand's and leaned close to her giving her a soft kiss on the lips.

They sepparated, and Rukia led the way up to Aizens castle.

The huge front doors opened easily for them ,and they walked inside.

"Hello, Rukia dear."
Rukia raised her head to look at Sosuke Aizen, the traitor, and sitting on his right was Gin Ichimaru.

"God, do I hate that guy!"Rukia thought to herself.

"I see you brought some friends with you."

Rukia nodded, and wished that she could hold Ichigo's hand or something of that nature. Because she could really use the support right now.

"Yes, Lord Aizen. We have come to escort Rukia Kuchiki to you, and ask if we may join you in your battle against the Soul Soceity." Ichigo said dropping to one knee. He was surprisingly good at this sort of acting.

"Hph. Well, young Kurosaki. I did not expect to see you here, giving up your Girlfriend to be my bride, but as a token of my gratitude. I will allow you and your company to join my ranks." Aizen said resting his chin on his hand.

"Thank you Lord Aizen," Toshiro said kneeling by Ichigo.

"Gin please show them to their rooms, and help them find clothes suitable for their new life style." Aizen said quietly. Gin nodded and stood up.

"Oh and Rukia" She looked up at the man she was supposed to marry,"We won't be sharing a room, but If you do anything to displease me you will suffer the consequences." Aizen said, smiling. Rukia tried to swallow the lump in her throat, and nodded.


Rukia collapsed onto her new bed, and rolled into a ball. She felt so...so exposed! Her shirt clasped at the throat, but opened in a wide circle, around her breasts, and then closed again, until her stomach- where it opened and remained open. And her skirt was a mini-skirt.

She yawned, and pulled off the Hollow mask they had given her. It was shaped like half of a Butterfly, and covered the left side of her face, held onto her face by a small piece that went over her nose.

This was going to take some tie to get used to.

Knock, Knock.

Rukia pushed herself up onto her elbows, and looked at the door. "come in." She gave a sigh of relief when Ichigo walked into the room.

He ran a hand through his hair nervously. "Umm. How do I look?" He asked.

He'd allowed his hollow mask to form on the his face, and he'd pushed it back so that it was balanced on the Left side of his head. It was held in place by a few spiky strands of his hair, that had slid through the eye-holes.

His shirt went to his knees, and was opened at the top, closed half-way down his chest, and opened again just above his navil. He wore pants that were Identical to the ones he'd just had on, and in Rukia's opinion this new bad boy look was...

H.O.T.

Rukia blushed. Ichigo came and sat next to her, and she leaned against him.

Ichigo turned to her, and brought his hand up to hold the back of her head, as he wrapped his other arm around her waist. He pulled Rukia close, and pulled her into a kiss. Rukias hand came up and held the back of his head, while the other rested on his chest.

Ichigo nibbled playfully on her bottom lip, and Rukia granted his request. She wasn't exactly sure how they'd ended up horizontal on her bed, but she was too swept up in Ichigo's kiss, that she didn't pay it much mind. Ichigo hovered above her, and she didn't feel any of his weight.

Ichigo's hands wandered up and down her sides, and she tried not to giggle. Her sides were ticklish.

Rukia's hands undid the few small buttons that held Ichigo's shirt closed, and Ichigo shrugged out of it. Her fingers, traced lines down his chest, and rested on his bandaged stomach.

Suddenly, Ichigo's weight lifted off of her, and Rukia sat up. Grimmjow, and Tosen held Ichigo's arms behind him, and Aizen stood, watching Ichigo struggle with a look that was less than comforting.

"Rukia!" Ichigo growled. Rukia got to her feet, and ran towards him. Aizen turned to her, and put an arm out in front of her. He looked her up and down, and then his eyes rested on her chest. Rukia looked down, blushed deep crimson, and buttoned her shirt back up.

"Great! Now that's four people that have seen my chest! Three of which I don't want to have seen!"

Rukia looked at the ground. Yoruichi and Matsumoto had picked on her for month's. Ever since she'd started training after her execution, she'd started to grow strength wise, and in(cough) other(cough) area's. She just felt bad for leaving Hinamori behind. That poor girl would never grow in that area.

"Rukia."

Rukia looked up at Aizen.

"I warned you not to displease me. Now your dear Ichigo will pay the price."

Tosen and Grimmjow dragged Ichigo out of the room, and Aizen followed. Rukia chased after them, and when she reached the enormous main hall, all she could see. All she could hear was Ichigo's pained cries. Ichigo's arms were bound behind his back, and Aizen was doing something to him.

He had his hand inside Ichigo's chest. After a moment he removed his hand from Ichigo, but Ichigo's screams didn't stop. The tears Rukia had been trying so hard to hold back flowed deep lines down her cheeks.

"What's happening to him!!" She cried.

"His human soul is being torn out from the inside by his inner hollow. Once that's done he'll become an Arrancar. He'll never be able to return to his human body again. Never be able to go back to the soul society. Never be able to live freely. "

Aizen smiled evily."He'll belong to me."Ichigo let out an enormous cry, and fell to his knees. He coughed, and blood trickled down his chin.

Rukia's hands flew up to her mouth and she screamed.

"No please! Don't hurt him! I'll Do Anything!! Just please stop it!"

Aizen looked at her, and snapped his fingers.Ichigo's screaming stopped, and he collapsed onto the ground. Rukia ran over to him, and layed his head in her lap.

"R...Ru..kia." He wimpered. Rukia stroked his spiky hair softly, and held back her sobs.

"Rukia." she looked at Aizen."If you everdisplease me again, I will do what I just did to Ichigo, to you. And I will not stop it until you are an Espeda. Do I make myself clear."

Rukia was too afraid to answer,so she nodded.


Renji helped Rukia carry Ichigo up to his room, and Rukia now lay next to Ichigo, waiting for him to wake up. Ichigo twitched, and his eyes opened. He looked at Rukia, and wrapped an arms around her hugging her tight.

"What did we get ourselves into?" He asked hoarsely. Rukia shook her head.

"I don't know, but it can't be good." She whispered quietly, and sunk into unconsciousness in her boyfriends arms.


So did you like it? I hope it's long enough to satisfy you for the time being. I'll update soon so don't worry. Your really gonna like what happens next.

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