Byakuya's blade clashed with that of Ichimaru's. When the captain's came up to help, Byakuya told them not to bother and to go and get Ichigo and HItsugaya. They did it, albeit reluctantly, as they did not want to leave their comrade out there fighting. When they had finally left, Ichigmaru spoke,

"So it's just you and I Byakuya-bo."

(//\\)

The other four captains had managed to make it through without encountering any other Arrancar, nor had they seen Tousen or Aizen. Though that is what worried them, it shouldn't have been that easy.

When they finally did make it out into the hall, there was no one there. Following a strong reiatsu they had finally managed to sense, they were led to a room, where Aizen, and Tousen stood.

No one was willing to make the first move before they found out where Ichigo and Hitsugaya were. Byakuya joined them shortly, he had defeated Ichimaru with only a small gash to show for it.

Finally Aizen spoke, "Where is Ichimaru?"

Byakuya smirked, knowing it would piss Aizen off, "He's dead."

As he had guessed, Aizen's jaw clenched in anger, and his gaze kept drifting to a pool of water in a basin beside him. Finally he smiled,

"Ah yes you're here for those two aren't you?"

The five captains narrowed their eyes, and grasped the hilts of their zanpaktou.

"What about it?", Ukitake asked.

Aizen's smile grew wider, "You can't have them, they are dead."

Zaraki stepped forward, "You're lying bastard, they wouldn't die that easily, and why are you so interested in that water over their?"

Aizen's smile fell, "Yes, I lied, but they are as good as dead, take a look for yourself."

Waving his hand over the water an image showed up and became clear. There in front of them were Ichigo and HItsugaya, dodging these lights and it seemed they were tiring. They most likely would not be able to keep it up for much longer.

"What is that?"

"Oh, Ukitake-kun, what a wonderful question! They don't have a name but what they do is interesting. They drain your energy, and once those boys are caught, it will drain them dry, and they hyogku will be mine to control, as you can see they are tiring it wont be much longer. They have after all been evading those for a few hours now. When one has little space, cannot see, and is slowly losing energy, it is harder to evade."

In anger and in his want to fight, Zaraki drew out his zanpaktou, the others following him, they charged Aizen.

He smiled and when Komamura sliced through him he dissipated, "It's just like it was on Soukyoku Hill!" Komamura yelled out.

"He is most likely using the illusion again, find his real body."

The others nodded and tried to do so. Aizen was hiding while his illusions fought as they were real. However, he failed to notice Sika creeping up behind him and before he could react she had shoved him out into the open while lodging a sword in his back, as his sword could not bleed. When the captains saw this they looked behind Aizen, and Byakuya immediately recognized the girl.

"You are the one that was looking through our dialogue, it was you who gave it to Aizen, was it not?"

Sika nodded but then smiled, "Yes it was, but that's why I am helping it was a mistake to even think of helping Aizen, now enough talk kill him!"

Quickly charging Aizen they each brought their zanpaktou down on him while he was unguarded. He had not been ready so he had been struck, but not enough to kill. He whirled on Sika ready to kill her for her treachery but was stopped when Zaraki came forward, and brought out his sword, and plunged it through Aizen's skull. His blood spilled out and a chunk of brain fell out when Zaraki pulled his sword out.

Aizen had been killed but now they needed to get Ichigo and Aizen.

Sika offered to help and led them to the same room she had trapped Ichigo and Hitsugaya in, and then mumbled the same spell. The doorway opened and Sika walked in and led them to where they were. She called of the beams just as they collapsed in exhaustion. Zaraki walked over and hauled Ichigo over his shoulder while Ukitake did the same with Hitsugaya. They were then led out of the alternate dimension and Sika closed the gate.

Walking up to Byakuya she bowed but then backed up and smiled, " I shall remain here, you can leave and better do so before I change my mind. Aizen thought he was pulling all the strings but it was me, so I suggest you leave before I decide to kill you, you have your comrades, they are alive be happy with that. Next time we meet it wont be as allies but as enemy's. Aizen was a fool, he chose the wrong people, or his research wasn't done well enough. Now leave!"

When she thundered out the last part the palace quivered and dissapeared leaving nothing but the sands of Hueco Mundo. Deciding that it was more important to get both Hitsugaya and Ichigo some help first they left through the place they had come in.

(//\\)

When they got to Seireitei they informed Yamamato of what had happened, and then Unohana was asked to come and see them. No one else had been informed of their return. When Unohana came she checked up on them and said they were drained of energy and would recover in a few days time. They were both taken to the fourth division where they were placed in separate cots but in the same room.

Hinamori was informed as soon as she woke up, she had been exhausted and had fallen back into a light coma. She rushed to HItsugaya's room, and pulled up a chair. She layed her arms down on his chest and started sobbing. He was hime he was finally home!

Rukia was told as well and no one could even see her as she moved as fast as she could, Ichigo was alive! When she got to the room she seen Hinamori, but pulled her own chair up beside Ichigo and layed her head down on his chest, feeling relieved at the sound of his heartbeat.

Looking to where Rukia sat Hinamori spoke, "Kuchiki-san, is he alright?"

Rukia smiled at her kindness, "Yes he is, is Hitsugaya-taichou alright as well?"

Hinamori nodded her head and turned back to him. She too layed her head down on his chest and fell asleep to the rhythm of his heart. Rukia succumbed to sleep as well and both she and HInamori were found sleeping, on the chest of the ones they loved.

When Hinamori had been take out Matsumoto was in as fast as she could. Quickly walking over to him she felt his pulse to make sure he was alright. Thank the gods, her taichou was alright. As soon as he woke up, she would do all the paperwork and make him tea. Anything to make him comfortable. Leaving the room she promised to be back when he was awake as no one was allowed in again until both boys woke up. Rukia was told to come out as well and was sent home. She told her brother that as soon as he woke up she was going to be there, and Byakuya understood.

Rukia had hugged him, and he had allowed it. Very unlike the both of them but Rukia was happy because Ichigo was alive, and Byakuya was happy, though he didn't show it, that his sister was finally shining as bright as she used to. She no longer sat and stared into oblivion anymore but ate and smiled now.

(//\\)

Rukia, Hinamori and Matsumoto all got together, they were happy that the ones they loved were okay and knew they had to do something for the ones that had saved them so, they did what they thought would be right. They made up thank you cards and took them to each respective captain. When they opened the door, they each got a kiss on the cheek from each girl and were left dumbfounded as they girls left, leaving cards behind them. They would then smile, they understood why it happened.

(//\\)

When her day was finally done Rukia collapsed in bed, and couldn't wait until Ichigo woke up, she had finally realized she loved him and was going to tell him as soon as he woke up.

(//\\)

Matsumoto and Hinamori each went to their respective homes and they too smiled. It had been long and stressful but now they were home and safe. It couldn't get any better.

(//\\)

Okay, they are finally home! Anyways tell me if you would like another chapter, or I could just end it here?