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'Byakuya-sama!'

'Kuchiki-sama!'

'Is he hurt?'

'I can't see, move it!'

'He's dead!'

'No he isn't you fool, he's still breathing!'

Two figures were bent over the body of Kuchiki Byakuya, one sobbing into her sleeve, the other a stern faced man who reached down to help him up. He leapt up and demanded she call the fourth division immediately, telling them it is an emergency. She nodded and darted off to locate a Hell Butterfly, the man sitting beside the young boy who was still coughing up blood, his hand holding the wound on his chest.

'Let me see that wound…' the man whispered, Byakuya moving his hand slightly. The Shinigami's eyes widened and he sat up straight, his eyes still peering at the damage. '…That was done by a zanpakuto! There's no doubt about it in my mind…!' he thought to himself, Byakuya holding the wound again.

'I…I'm fine…I have…things…to be attending…' Byakuya coughed but the man lay him down again, the boy splutter.

'How reckless you are, Master Byakuya.' came a soft voice and they both looked over slightly at an enormous green manta ray coming floating down into the garden, a woman gracefully stepping from it, her black hair in one single tail hanging down her front as she landed softly on the ground.

'L…Lady Unohana!' the Shinigami looking over Byakuya stammered, bowing to the captain as she strode over to him, the manta ray transforming into an emerald mist which she caught in her sword's sheathe. She thanked him before waving him off, the man leaving in a hurry. Unohana took a glimpse around the garden, her eye falling on the scorched tree.

'Only the one area is burnt? I see. Likely to be kido then, is it?' she whispered to herself, gliding over to the tree and placing her fingers on it whilst members of her squad tended to Byakuya. She closed her eyes and breathed in deep, colour returning to the tree as the traces of reiatsu left by the spell flowed into her, a deep, vibrant red.

'Of course, Hado 31.' she said to herself before turning to Byakuya, the boy's eyes shut tight. 'Young Kuchiki…can you tell me who did this?' she asked, Byakuya looking up into her eyes. 'Who attacked you?'

'It was…' Byakuya began, coughing violently. '…G…G…' he tried heavily but fell still, unconscious, his long, black hair falling over his face. Unohana looked down upon him, a solemn look on her face as she shook her head.

'Oh Byakuya…who would choose to hurt you?' she whispered, the wind blowing up around them, carrying both leaves and burnt twigs with it.

Gin strolled into the fifth division barracks, the usual grin on his face. He closed the door quietly behind him, wiping the blood from his hands with a small cloth which he then placed in the inside of his kimono.

'Well? Is he dead?' Aizen asked, sitting atop a large chair that looked reminiscent of a throne, his glasses perched on his nose, a cruel leer on his face, Kaname Tousen standing next to him, a stoic expression on his face as his hands were behind his back, his zanpakuto hanging by his side.

'Yup, should be. I'm pretty sure I got his heart ya know, my aim isn't that bad.' Ichimaru chuckled, removing the cloth and throwing it aside. He tilted his head as he made his way across the room towards Sosuke, pointing at the chair.

'Ya got a new chair? Makes ya look like a king.' he snickered, Aizen raising a hand.

'Yes, well, I figured it was more suiting than that fool Hirako's stool. I will erase everything from this squad that reminds people of him if possible. The only way they will think of him is if it is as a traitor.' Aizen grinned.

'Speaking of which Aizen-sama…' Tousen began, Aizen not moving an inch, instead, merely looking up at him with his eyes. '…isn't Hirako Shinji in the Seireitei as we speak?'

'He is, yes. But don't worry, I have a plan set. Let's just hope Hirako didn't get too attached to Hiyori Sarugaki… Thank you, Gin, you moved the plan along perfectly. I have no doubts that you will make a grand lieutenant.' Aizen smiled warmly, Ichimaru making a sound of disgust and looking over his shoulder in a lazy way.

'Eh, I don't wanna be the lieutenant though. Havin' a rank is borin'. Killin' folks of that rank is much more fun.' he whispered darkly, Tousen shuffling uneasily. Aizen took notice and turned his head slightly.

'Something wrong, Kaname?' he asked slyly, Tousen shaking his head.

'Nothing sir. It's just…' he bent down to Aizen's ear, the man listening to Kaname's hoarse whispers. '…I think the boy is wild. He could strike us at any moment. Perhaps we should dispose of him…?' he suggested, but Aizen brushed him away.

'Nonsense. That is precisely what we need. Someone who will cut their enemies down with remorse. You will do well, Ichimaru Gin.' he praised the boy, Gin smiling to himself.

Meanwhile, Shunsui Kyoraku had already reached the infirmary where Byakuya and Soi Fon were being kept, Lady Unohana listening intently to what he had to say.

'I'm telling you, this is Lieutenant Aizen's doing…' Kyoraku begin but Unohana held out her hand, shaking her head at him.

'It's Captain Aizen now Kyoraku-san, didn't you know?' she said softly, the man's eyes widening.

'What…!?' he choked, the woman nodding.

'It is awfully fast for him to be appointed the seat just so soon after the incidents…' Unohana noted, but turned back to her patients. '…I suppose it is for the best.'

'No, please, you have to understand…' Shunsui began again but Unohana wouldn't face him, instead she carried on healing the others.

'I don't understand Captain Kyoraku I'm afraid. What claims do you have to back up that all this was Captain Aizen's doing?' she said slowly and coldly, Shunsui ready to speak, but he fell silent. Finally, he clenched his fist and stepped forwards towards her, removing his straw hat and sighing heavily.

'I know you don't think it was Kisuke…it wasn't Hirako…it wasn't any of them. Urahara singled out Aizen in his report. I…I was told it was Aizen!' he cried out, Unohana stopping her work and slowly turning to him.

'By who?' she asked.

'That doesn't matter right now…' Shunsui said, afraid of what would happen should he say Lisa's name. '…Listen I questioned the man myself. You know I wouldn't do that unless I truly felt something was wrong. His front was well placed and thought out, he wouldn't let the others speak.'

Unohana was completely silent now, a deathly stillness encompassing the room.

'Captain Kyoraku….who told you they thought it was Sosuke?' she whispered again, Shunsui breathing in deep.

'I don't care about what happens to me. I know I will face the consequences for this. It was Lisa. Lisa Yadomaru.' he exclaimed, Unohana gasping. 'I know. I spoke with the intruders and did nothing to stop them…I will tell Yama-ji myself when I…' he began but Unohana held a hand up to him.

'I've heard enough, Kyoraku.' she said, smiling at him now. 'For you to completely disregard the rules and laws of Soul Society…this must speak loudly in your heart.' she said, turning towards him, her zanpakuto over her shoulder. 'You have my support. We will bring Aizen Sosuke down together.' Shunsui smiled warmly at her before turning to leave the room.

Tousen appeared suddenly in front of Aizen, sweat running down his face.

'What on earth is the matter, Kaname?' the man said simply, smiling mockingly down at the man.

'I bear bad news, Aizen-sama. The captains…they are catching on to us!' he exclaimed, Aizen raising an eyebrow. 'They seem to be far less focused on Hirako's group than we had predicted. Shunsui Kyoraku and Retsu Unohana seem to believe it was us to hollowfied those fools that night…!'

'Unohana? How would she…?' Aizen began but stopped in his tracks, his eye sparkling villainously as he thought back to earlier in the day.

'Yup, should be. I'm pretty sure I got his heart ya know, my aim isn't that bad.' Ichimaru chuckled, removing the cloth and throwing it aside.

'Well, well…perhaps Gin's aim isn't perfect after all. Hmm, never mind, it's merely a hitch in the plan. Come Kaname, I need you to find me Hirako's location. It's time to begin. I'll take things from here.' Aizen sneered, a dark shadow covering his evil grin.

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