Another frickin A/N: I seriously hate that last chapter. I mean, this story was originally not supposed to be funny- but it kind of turned out that way, and that last chapter had no funny. Fail.
An important notice!
This chapter features an OC made by Quinhwyvar. Sola, from the story Strike Down The Ibis. It's a great story, and everyone should go read it. Aaand I hope it's updated soon!
This will be a short chapter, just to fill some stuff in. Next chapter may have a bit more action.
Speedy Thing Goes In: Chapter 13
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Once again, Kaine awoke to a sudden pain. This time, it wasn't from the sunlight alone, but from something on the back of her head. Eyes still closed, she gently touched the source and winced. There was a small lump she could imagine being a bruise covered by cloth. That was right; She had hit her head after having a rather heavy Fracción thrown on her.
"Oh look, the princess is awake." A foreign voice said. Maybe Kaine was imagining things, or she could almost hear the smirk on her face.
A cool hand was placed on her cheek as she opened her eyes. Delila was standing over her with another Arrancar by her side. She had never seen the girl before, but she didn't look that threatening.
"Kaine, you're awake. How are you feeling?" she asked, that worried look still on her face.
"Like a million bucks." Kaine replied sarcastically.
The other Arrancar laughed. "I kinda like her already. Kaine was it? I'm Sola."
"Sola…" Kaine repeated softly.
"What? You get brain damage or something? Yeah, it's Sola."
Not sure whether to laugh or frown, Kaine merely rolled her eyes and sat up in her bed. A pair of dirty bandages lay on the couch, along with a bit of medical supplies next to them.
"So, how long was I out?"
Delila opened her mouth to speak but Sola got there first.
"A week!" She laughed at Kaine's shocked reaction. "Just kidding. But no, you were out for a bit. I'd say about a day. Lila here has been taking care of you the whole time. She's so sweet."
"W-well she's my friend. Why wouldn't I?"
"Hmm, let's see. You're a soul eating demon who supposedly should be making mincemeat out of this girl here."
Sola laughed again and slapped her hand gently on the other Arrancar's back.
"But you're cool. So I guess it's alright."
Kaine was unsure what to make of this Sola girl. Though an Arrancar, she acted more human than Kaine herself. Odd. The door opened and a certain sad looking Espada stepped through.
Sola looked over and cringed.
"Crap." She mumbled while rubbing the back of her neck.
"What are you doing here, trash?"
Kaine blinked and looked from the Espada to Sola. Either it was her, or he looked more irritated than usual. His always bland tone didn't help to alleviate the mystery either. However, Sola seemed to have an expression that a teen would make after their parents found out they ditched school.
"I just wanted to see our residential human. Jeez mom, gimmie a break."
At that, Kaine couldn't help but to grin. She really was more human than her.
Ulquiorra closed his eyes and took a single step back.
"You have 10 seconds to leave this place and return to your duties."
Sola gaped. "10 seconds? I can't Sonido as fast as you!"
"6."
With an exasperated sigh, Sola waved Kaine a farewell and ran as fast as she could out of the room. When she was out of site, Ulquiorra opened his eyes and stated at Kaine impassively.
"Lord Aizen wishes to know the status of the injured girl."
Delila bowed and looked over Kaine's head.
"She's doing much better. The swelling of her injury has gone down and she isn't in too much pain… are you?"
Kaine shook her head.
"Also, she hasn't suffered any brain damage as suspected."
Nodding, Ulquiorra closed the door and left.
"Aizen's been keeping tabs on me?"
"Well, you are important. Sola actually came to tell me of what happened to Sir Nnoitra. She, along with a few other Fracción, had seen it firsthand."
"Really? What happened then?"
"Well, according to Sola, Aizen had wanted to make an example out of Sir Nnoitra of what would happen if anyone harmed you. And he, well, had Master Gin and Master Tousen beat him as well as lowering his rank. Now another Espada has taken his rank."
'I bet its Luppi isn't it….'
"It's Luppi, isn't it?"
Delila's eyes widened. "Yes, how did you- well never mind. You know everything don't you!"
Kaine laughed.
"Sure, why not?"
'Oh man, I hope Orihime doesn't come anytime soon. If she heals him I'm as good as screwed.'
"Well, now that you're feeling better, I'll go get you something to eat."
"Oh, uh, ok!"
Kaine sighed and leaned back into the soft pillows on her bed. She could imagine how Nnoitra looked after being beaten by the two ex-Captains in front of everyone. Pissed off would have been an understatement. On top of that, losing a hand as well. Unlike with Grimmjow, Tousen didn't even spare him the cool look of missing an arm. It didn't help that his style of fighting usually lead to him using both hands.
'Now that I think about it, this means even Yammy could boss him around. I bet that must suck.'
Once again, Kaine was the only one in her room. Though the Espada occasionally terrified her, at least they could serve as welcome company. Just laying in silence was maddening.
Kaine sighed again. Hopefully Delila would come back soon. A friend would really help at this time.
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Though she was supposed to be on duty, Sola was sitting on one of the stainless steel counters in the kitchen of Los Noches. The place was actually quite small. After all, the only people who bothered to eat actual food daily were the three ex-Captains, Yammy, and herself. Ulquiorra drank tea, but that was about it.
Delila stood over a table, dicing a tomato and listening to the other girl talk.
"I mean, he always has that same look! At least the others bother to show like, 20% of a different emotion from time to time. But all he does is stare at me like a zombie and call me trash! And he wonders why I don't want to call him 'Master' or 'Sir' and stuff."
"Well, perhaps if you did refer to him as Sir, he would eventually show you more favor."
"You do know we're talking about Ulquiorra right?"
Delila couldn't respond to that, so she remained quiet.
"You really do make a mean sandwich. It'd be great to live like that human. Well, maybe not live like her since she's got no power to speak of, but still! Having a huge room all to herself, eating your food daily, and free protection rights!"
"Lord Aizen sees her as an important asset. So it's logical he would make her life here comfortable."
"Yeah yeah. But you know, if I were her, I'd march up to all those Espada's faces and tell them all off, and they couldn't do anything about it!" she smiled at the thought of calling Szayel a pink fluff ball.
"Now that I think about it, Szayel really did hook her up. I mean, he kept calling me ugly just about every single day! And did you see her rack? I bet Loly and Menoly are tearing their hair out by now."
Delila rolled her eyes as she placed the bits of tomato on a few sandwiches. One for Kaine, one for Sola, and an extra just in case Kaine had a random visitor. The girl really did like to share her food with her.
"Here." She said as she handed the other female her sandwich.
Sola smiled and swung her legs as she savored the taste of her first bite. Just as Delila began to leave, she turned back.
"I suggest you finish quickly and get back to work. Sir Ulquiorra will be most unhappy if he finds out you aren't doing any work."
With that, Sola's shoulders slumped and Delila giggled.
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By the time Delila returned to Kaine's room, the girl was up and sitting on the couch, drawing. She looked up from the sketchpad and grinned.
"Oh good. I was starting to think the voices in my head were gonna make my head explode."
At her shocked reaction, Kaine grinned further.
"So what's been going on around here? I can't really leave since I don't want to get lost or anything, and it's always so quiet."
Delila set down the freshly prepared food as she answered. "Nothing really happens I suppose. The Fracción usually train outside the palace or in the desert. Servants like myself tend to whatever the Espada or Lord Aizen needs."
"Eh? That's so boring! I need a TV or something to drown out all this quiet."
"Would you like for me to ask Lord Aizen about it?"
"Nah," Kaine took a few bites out of her meal. "I bet it wouldn't work anyway. Seeing as how there isn't really a power cord in here to hook it up in."
'Wonder how he manages to keep the place lit up so well. The bathroom has a light, but it's just over the mirror with a switch. And he has holographic projectors! And it would be kinda weird watching TV on one of those.'
"As much as I would like to stay, I must be going Kaine. Master Gin had requested to see me earlier."
Kaine pouted. "Awww but you just got here!"
"I truly am sorry. Perhaps later if time allows it."
"Ugh, fine. C'mere and give me a hug."
Smiling, Delila embraced the other girl and left. As soon as the door shut, Kaine was left back to silence. And hearing her insides was extremely unnerving. Then a thought occurred to her.
'This will probably drive me insane, but at least it will be some noise.'
The meal was temporarily abandoned as Kaine stood. She walked to the bathroom and turned on the sink so a steady drip of water flowed into the basin and down the drain.
It was loud enough to be heard from her room, and it was actually satisfying. Now she just hoped the water wouldn't run out from wherever it was coming from.
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A/N: Awww snap, Kaine's runnin' up the water bill. I have an idea of where the water comes from, so I'm gonna go with it. And it will lead to her meeting up with a rather ticked off Espada.
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I hope I got Sola right! I'd say this was a pretty OC-centric chapter. But then again, the Arrancar have better things to do than to watch a human all day XD
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