Chapter Twenty-Seven

~Hueco Mundo~

Grimmjow Jaggerjack didn't know why he was summoned to Aizen's throne; last he checked he hadn't killed or done anything fun in the last couple of days. He felt like he had been neutered with all the new rules he had to follow. It was a pain in the ass that the one person he wanted dead was the one person that Aizen had the hots for so she was basically untouchable. Especially now, even if he lead a hand on her, Aizen would probably take his head off himself.

"Thank you for joining me, Grimmjow. I have an assignment for you." Aizen greeted as he looked down at his sixth Espada

"Hopefully it involves me going back to the real world for the boy," Grimmjow smirked, since Ichigo's protector was in Hueco Mundo, he could at least take the boy out for fun.

"I have other plans for you, besides the boy is not a threat at the moment. As you know Ulquiorra is currently watching over our guest Inoue Orihime so his hands are tied with his other duties as well as taking care of her," Aizen started, Grimmjow didn't like were this was going,

"So what you want me to fill in some of his duties?" Grimmjow asked

"Almost, I would like you to be the acting guard of Kurani Hoshiko." Aizen replied, Grimmjow's eyes widened, he couldn't be serious? He wanted him to guard the woman that he dreamed of killing every night since he met her.

"As in guard you mean protect? Observe? And not kill? Ya sure about asking me for the job?" Grimmjow smirked

"I'm not asking, Grimmjow, I'm ordering you. After your last episodes of disobeying me, this will be your ultimate test. If you can guard Hoshiko and make sure nothing happens to her, I'll consider your value here in Hueco Mundo." Aizen stated with a serious expression

"You can't be serious? I hate that woman and the first chance I get I'm taking her down." Grimmjow groaned, suddenly he gasped for air as Aizen released some of his spiritual pressure on him. He collapse to the floor and pushed his hands against the floor in an attempt to not hit it face first.

"You question my authority way too much for your own good Grimmjow, remember your place. You may consider yourself a king among the lower Arrancars, but I am the king of kings. Never test me into showing you just how weak you are compared to me. Now from this moment forth you are Hoshiko's guardian, nothing and no one including you will lay a hand on her. I trust you know what would happen if anything were to damage my property." Grimmjow continued to gasp for air as Aizen narrowed his eyes at him

"Fine, I'll do it." Grimmjow choked out

"Good little kitty," Aizen smirked as he released his hold and allowed Grimmjow to stand, "Now go and check on my property, I have plans for her later, despite her reluctance to join me, I would like to give her a chance second in accepting my offer freely. Have her cleaned and dressed then send her to my quarters for dinner. I believe you can handle the task, I do suggest you prepare yourself for a struggle since our guest doesn't play nice with others."

"That rule about self-defense…."

"Has now been voided, I know Hoshiko can be handful, but with the right amount of strength she should respond accordingly." Aizen interrupted as Grimmjow groaned, he couldn't hurt her even if she tried to kick his ass. This was bullshit.

"Are we done?" Grimmjow asked with a fake smile

"Yes, we are. You'll find your new assignment in her quarters." Aizen replied as Grimmjow turned and left the throne room. He then made his way to Hoshiko's room, unaware of the hell that awaited him.

~A few moments later~

Grimmjow skipped knocking on Hoshiko's door and just barged in, he looked around the room and was annoyed that she was nowhere in sight,

"Where the hell are you woman?" he checked the bathroom and all the closets, walking past the bed he noticed the uniform set out for her. He didn't know why but he smirked at it. Guess Aizen's into showing off his property, not a bad choice, he thought. Heading towards the balcony he wondered if she had made a jump for it. Sure she would have escaped, but where the hell to? There was nothing but desert and Hollows out there looking for a good meal. Grimmjow pushed the curtains aside and peered over the edge. Just as he turned around he was shocked when someone dropped on him and tried to push him off the edge.

"Bitch!" he groaned as he realized it was Hoshiko, she raised her fist and sucker punched him in the jaw then kneed him in the gut. Air rushed past his lips as he pushed her off of him. Hoshiko took the opportunity to flip around and shunpo towards the door. As she her foot reached outside, a hand grabbed the top of her head and pulled her back in, tossing her into the living area. She stumbled and backed into a chair.

"What the fuck are you doing here?" Hoshiko yelled

"…..I would say to kill you, but today I'm in a good mood. Aizen wants you to join him for dinner, so clean up and get dressed." Grimmjow ordered

"The fuck? Like I'm going to listen to you." she smirked

"Look woman, you'll listen to me and do as I say. Aizen has made me your owner so be a good monkey and get dancing." He yelled walking towards her, Hoshiko pulled the chair in front of them. She knew Grimmjow could be dangerous without Izanami so she had to keep space between them.

"What are you talking about owner?" she asked

"Ulquiorra was originally assigned to be your fucking guard, but he has his hand tied with the busty kid already." He replied

"So Aizen dug you up from the bottom of the barrel? Sucks for you," Hoshiko said

"No sucks for you; you would have been better off with Ulquiorra; he gives a shit about you since Aizen's got the hots for ya. But I could give two shits about you. All I know is your going to get cleaned up and put on your clothes then eat with Aizen." Grimmjow groaned

"And what if I say…. fuck….you. Aizen can eat shit, I'm not going to eat with him." She yelled

"Yes you fucking are!" he yelled as he slapped the chair away and staked towards her, Hoshiko tried to run but he flashed in front of her. Grimmjow was about to grab her neck when he realized if he hurt her Aizen would have his head. How was he supposed to make her do anything when she refused to listen to him? The only way he know how make people do what he wanted was through pain. Maybe if he only hurt in places the uniform would cover, but that was too risky especially if Aizen wanted dessert after dinner, "Look woman, make this easier for the both of us."

"You can't touch me, can you?" Hoshiko asked as he narrowed his eyes at her, "Even if I smack the taste out of your mouth, you can't."

"I could if I wanted to; after all your neck is only a snap away. I could just say you accidently fell off the balcony." Grimmjow replied

"Then try it," She tempted him; his hands shook at the thought of wrapping them around her neck.

"Don't tempt me." He said, "Just go and get cleaned up, you're filthy I can smell you from here."

"Go choke yourself." Hoshiko gritted her teeth, just as he was going say something the door opened and Gin walked in with a few female Arrancars.

"Yo, Grimmjow," Gin greeted, "Aizen figured you would have trouble getting her ready without some assistance so they'll help you get Hoshiko cleaned and dressed. Grimmjow stood aside as the woman advanced on Hoshiko and dragged her into the bathroom.

"Finally," Grimmjow was about to leave when Gin stopped him,

"Ya not done here, make sure she gets dressed and drag her to Aizen's quarters." Gin said turning to leave, "And keep ya hands to yourself. I know she's tempting but, Aizen's property is off limits."

"I told him I wouldn't hurt her." Grimmjow groaned annoyed

"I wasn't talking about hurting her." Gin winked before he left the room. Grimmjow gritted his teeth at the accusation that he would want to do anything more but kill the woman. He heard Hoshiko yelling and kicking in the bathroom as the water started to run. He hated that he had to wait around for them to finish. It seemed like hours until he heard the water shut off. Soon the bathroom door opened and the women dragged a soaking wet Hoshiko out to the living area. Her skin glistened with water as her hair was still dripping and matted around her face and shoulders. Grimmjow watched as the only thing covering her was a white towel; he could smell her clean skin from across the room. Then suddenly he took notice of all of the scars on her body. He knew they weren't from their previous fights, so he wondered what happened. The wounds were something he had never seen on a Shinigami's body before, especially a female Shinigami. His eyes continued to roam her body and something in him groaned, he wasn't sure why but it wasn't a groan from anger but one of lust. Gritting his teeth he turned his head away and looked towards the balcony.

"Get out, you sick pervert!" Hoshiko yelled narrowing her eyes at him, "Trying to get a peek?"

"You wish Aizen's pet!" Grimmjow snapped, "Look I have to escort you to dinner, so put on the damn clothes so we can end this song and dance." He turned his head to see the women surround Hoshiko and dry her off with various towels. The women were sure to block Hoshiko from his sight, but he caught glimpses of her stomach, thigh and lower back.

"Stop staring at me!" Hoshiko yelled, she hated the way he was looking at her, he made her feel uncomfortable she felt like prey under a lion's gaze. With an annoyed groan, Grimmjow turned away and heard the women wrestling with her. Within a few moments she was wearing the uniform and her hair was being combed back. They placed it in a ponytail and finished preparing her. Grimmjow looked at her in the corner of his eye and then turned his head, what he saw made him have that annoying feeling again, the outfit fit her well. He wasn't aware that he was staring at her until she spoke,

"What the hell are you looking at?"

"Nothing lets go." Grimmjow stated, but Hoshiko remained standing firmly in the middle of the room, "Let's go!"

"No." Hoshiko replied

"Leave!" He said in regards to the women, they quickly left the room. Grimmjow closed the door behind them, "It's time to go! So move your ass."

"No." she continued

"I don't have time for this, woman. Aizen is waitin' so let's go." He stated

"He's your master, you go." Hoshiko said

"No one is my master, you however are his pet. So be a good little pet and go have your dinner." Grimmjow said through gritted teeth as he approached her

"Fuck….No." she said, without warning Grimmjow reached for her neck but stopped himself, teeth still gritted he bent down and tossed her over his shoulder. Hoshiko clawed at his back and started kicking at him. He ignored her attempts and proceeded to leave the room. Down the hallways everyone could hear Hoshiko yelling and calling Grimmjow every bad word in the book. But he just had an annoyed expression on his face and walked towards Aizen's room. Once he was outside, he kicked open the door and threw Hoshiko to the ground.

"Your guest is ready to eat." Grimmjow said as Aizen looked up from his seat at a round dinner table

"Arigato Grimmjow," Aizen commented as he looked Hoshiko over, she rose to her feet and narrowed her eyes at Grimmjow, "Next time try not to be so rough. You may leave," Grimmjow didn't need anything else said he was happy to leave the woman's presence. Hoshiko watched as he left the room and quickly turned her attention to the snake at hand.

"Aizen!" she groaned

"Welcome, I figured you would be hungry after such a long day, so why not have dinner with me," He smiled

"I already said no to your offer!" Hoshiko stated

"I hoped after some time and after a pleasant dinner you would reconsider." Aizen said as he gestured for her to have a seat next to him.

"I'm not hungry." She replied

"I know you, because I am." He stated

"You hunger doesn't require food." She commented as his eyes continued to roam over her body

"Truthful as that it, I think it would be a good idea to eat." Aizen paused, "Please, have a seat."

"Funny how you say please like I have a choice," Hoshiko noticed his expression turn serious and knew it would be wise to sit down, plus she had silverware in front of her. She slowly made her way over to the table, sitting down she finally looked around the room. It made her own look like a child's room. The set up was the same, but larger; he had a bigger living area with longer couches, bookcases filled with various books, closets, the balcony area had a patio set, the bedroom was in a breakaway room that had a long black curtain at a door and of course they were sitting in a well sized dining room area.

"I hope you'll enjoy the food." He said reaching for a fork and starting to eat his own plate, Hoshiko placed her hand on the fork, but quickly grabbed the knife next to it. Before she could even do anything, Aizen grabbed her wrist and squeezed until she cried out in pain. He never stopped eating as she continued to try and raise her hand, "I don't want to break your wrist. But if you continue I will be forced to shatter it in various places."

"Damn you!" Hoshiko cursed as she dropped the knife and he let her wrist go. She cradled it in her lap as he continued you eat.

"Your dinner is getting cold." He stated, she narrowed her eyes at him and slapped the plate across the room. At first she thought he was going to hurt her, but instead he took a last bite and moved his plate in front of her, "Eat, you need nourishment." He sighed as she picked up the plate and tossed it across the room. She was definitely a hellcat, Aizen wondered how he ever managed to train her. Who would believe she was actually more civilized than she was years ago.

"I said I'm not hungry." Hoshiko groaned, she watched as he pushed back from the table and used a napkin to wipe his mouth

"Suddenly I am hungry again after all I wasn't able to finish my meal," in a flash Aizen threw everything off the table and grabbed her shoulders, slamming her onto the table, Hoshiko gasped as he grabbed her wrists and placed them above her head. With his free hand he started trailing gentle touches along her exposed stomach, "Perhaps I should have had you for dinner. Although I was planning on making you dessert," His hand continued to venture up towards her chest and then teasingly passed her. Clutching her chin he lifted her head up forcing her to look into his eyes. Hoshiko felt like spiting in those golden brown orbs, but she was already in deep shit, he would probably break her arm for it. Aizen moved his lips over hers, never touching at first, then finally coming down to lightly to suck on her bottom lip. She tried to pull her head back, but he bit down to keep her in place. Using the opportunity to slide his tongue into her mouth, Hoshiko was about to bite his tongue but he already pulled hers out with his teeth. After a few moments he released her tongue,

"Play nice, Hoshiko." Aizen stated

"Fuck off!" Hoshiko yelled as she turned her head to spit the taste of his mouth out of her own

"Was it really that bad? I quite enjoyed it," He said, a finger now ran slow teasing circles around her stomach. Hoshiko involuntarily clinched her muscles under his touch, "Perhaps your body wants to be touched."

"Not by you." she spat as he narrowed his eyes at her.

"I really wanted things to go differently, but I suppose my original intentions will have to do. Remember, I offered you a freedom of choice more than once." He rose off of her and snapped his fingers, suddenly a few male Arrancars appeared, "Take this prisoner to her cell." Hoshiko gasped as she was hauled away and taken to her new cell. Now she was really in deep.