Chapter Song: Who is She Anyway By The Misfits
Zero's POV
Ichigo and I drove in my black Challenger and I held my coffee in one hand, sipping from the straw as we pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant. I turned the engine off once I pulled into a space and we both climbed out as we stared at the sign that was being lowered onto the front of the restaurant. My eyes scanned over the wood paneling that hung over the sidewalk and the inky black metal walls that connected to hold the windows together, causing the large glass windows to stand out even more. There were five tables that had four chairs each facing out towards us and then blocking off the front door was a long wooden block that doubled as a sitting area.
"The Glass Fox?" Ichigo asked as we closed the doors of my Challenger.
"I came up with the name to promote transparency between our customers and the staff. We shouldn't hide anything from our guests and use this as a way to show that we are clean." I smirked as he nodded his head. "So, what do you think of your design so far?"
"So far...I'm amazed." Ichigo balked as I smiled at him softly.
Still sipping my coffee, we walked inside of the restaurant and I smiled as I saw the progress that had been made in the last three weeks. Against the back left and right side walls, were long red leather upholstered benches with a matching back that sat behind a dark brown varnished table with three red fabric upholstered chairs. In the middle spread out seven feet apart were rectangular tables with four black metal chairs with red cotton seats. Above our heads were two large light fixtures that reminded me of a canoe and they had red streaks going through them. Along the back wall near the kitchen was the bar and Ginjo was standing there, placing the bottles in their correct spot as Yukio played on his portable game console, his eyes not lifting up from the screen. Shishigawara and Tuskishima were sweeping the floor and the bamboo flooring seemed to shine in the lighting as Jackie and Chad walked out of the kitchen.
"You guys are amazing….Every detail is perfect." I said, walking over to the bar as I sat down on one of the stools.
"Wow, seeing it fully done is just…" Ichigo trailed off as he stood next to me, his eyes wide in awe.
"That's his way of saying you guys did amazing." I chuckled.
"Thank you Lady Zero! Your kind words have touched my heart." Shishigawara cried, bowing to me before he looked at me with tears and stars shining in his eyes.
"So, where is Kegio? He was crying about the guys from Hueco Mundo showing up and he's not here." I shook my head.
"Kegio is finishing up your office in the back." Chad spoke as I nodded my head.
"I told Kegio that he didn't need to call you." Ginjo spoke, leaning forward on the bar as he tapped a finger against the polished wood.
"Zero!" A voice cried as I looked over my shoulder to see the brown haired male leaping towards me.
I blinked twice before I sighed, lifting up my right arm and Kegio ran into my opened palm. He slid down from my hand and landed on the ground, my hand imprinted into his face.
"Hello, Kegio." I sighed as he twitched. "Still haven't changed. Also, you aren't working here as a server, host or a cook. So, there is no reason to be so scared."
"But those guys are just...freaky." Kegio said as he leapt up, grabbing my hand. "I'm more worried about you and that they could damage the delicate flower that you are."
Everyone turned and looked at him, confusion clear on our faces as Jackie bit back a grin, turning away from us as her body shook roughly. Lowering my gaze from Kegio, I shook my head as Jackie started laughing as I took my hand back from him.
"Kegio...I'm probably the one person in this room that is far from delicate." I said looking at him as I patted the top of his head. "Have you taken too many falls to your head?"
"Probably, but have we finally gotten confirmation on the daycare project?" Tsukishima asked as he sat down at one of the tables.
"Mizuho hasn't decided on a design at all...So, we can't start on that, but we may get to add a few more cells to the prison, build the west wing of the hospital and the new football stadium." I said as they all cheered as I chuckled, pushing my hair over my shoulder. "So, until we get confirmation on these projects, you guys are free to do consultations, your own designs for clients and look for different jobs for the company."
"We get to design on our own?" Yukio asked, looking at me over his shoulder.
"I have to see what your designs are once you get approval from your client but other than that...free reign." I smirked as they all cheered again. "Also, how about the end of the week...We go out for Korean barbecue as a treat for a job well done?"
"YES!" They all yelled as Chad and Tsukishima nodded their heads in agreement.
"Oh, Ginjo. Can you, Chad and Tsukishima go to my car and get those boxes out of my trunk?" I asked, holding out my keys.
Chad took the keys from my fingers and the trio left the restaurant as I leaned back against the bar, dropping my head back as I stared at the ceiling. The trio walked back into the room, each carrying a box and they sat them down on a table in front of us and I jumped up, walking over to the boxes as I opened the first one. I pulled out the boy's uniform top and I placed it down on the table by size before I moved to the second box and I pulled out the girl's uniform and organized them as well.
"Wow, black and red for the uniforms?" Kegio asked as he opened the last box, pulling out the aprons and order pad.
"Yep, fit the aesthetic of the place." I said, winking at him as he handed them to me and I organized them.
"Queen of OCD strikes again." Ichigo chuckled as I flipped him off.
Third Person's POV
In Hueco Mundo, Grimmjow was storming through the building with his hands in his letterman jacket pockets. A scowl was set on his lips as he ran a hand through his blue hair as he let a growl slide over his teeth. He pushed the doors open to the meeting room and he stalked over to his chair, dropping into it as he glared at anyone that looked at him.
"He's still not here?" Grimmjow growled out as the blonde haired woman looked at him with a blank stare.
"Calm yourself Grimmjow. Sir Aizen will be here." Harribel said as her blonde hair covered her right eye.
"Sir Aizen? Aren't you kissing ass?" Grimmjow smirked.
"Shut up you two. If you want to be honest, everyone at this table is kissing ass. It doesn't matter as long as we all get paid." Stark spoke before he let a yawn escape his lips. "So loud."
"My, my...such loudness from my department heads. How amusing." Aizen smirked as he stood at the door, with Gin and Tosun behind him.
The Hueco Mundo residents stared at the brown haired male as he walked towards the head of the long conference table as Gin and Tosun sat to the right and left of the head of the table. Baraggan sat on the other side of Tosun and his eyes were narrowed, a deep scowl on his face as he clenched his hands together tightly. Across from Baraggan was Harribel and the blonde haired woman had a blank yet annoyed look on her face as she leaned back in her chair crossing her arms over her chest. Stark looked up from the table, his eyes full of sleep as he rested his head back against the table top. Grimmjow, Yammy and Nnoitra all had scowls on their faces as they looked at the brown haired male. Ulquiorra closed the book he was reading and rested it against the table as Luppi sat in his seat, an annoyed pout on his lips as Szayelaporro pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose, a glare covering the glass and hiding his eyes from sight. In the large room, the air grew thick with tension as Gin held up a remote and a large screen came down as the lights dimmed. Aizen wasn't a native to this part of the large city and that he could not only come into their stomping grounds and take over the large conglomerate from Baraggan pissed them all off. Even though everyone wanted him gone, they all knew he could easily ruin their lives and so they decided to keep their thoughts quiet in his presence.
"Well, before I start the meeting. Baraggan, you had a meeting today with Yamamoto. Care to explain what that was about?" Aizen asked, his brown eyes sliding over to the older male as the air grew even thicker.
"Yamamoto and I met with Zero about the restaurant. We asked how the progress was and we were informed that it should open tomorrow afternoon." Baraggan said, his gravelly voice still holding power as he looked at the younger male.
"Oh, well then. I guess the meeting will be easier if you've already met with her." Aizen smirked. "Ulquiorra, began with your findings."
"Of course, Sir Aizen." Ulquiorra said as Gin clicked the button and it showed Zero's face.
Nnoitra's eye widened in shock as he clenched the hand that was under the table into a tight fist, his body shaking lightly as he fought back the urge to yell in shock.
"Zero Ayuri. Age, 23. Height, 157 centimeters. She is the youngest person to ever have a multi-million dollar conglomerate and she has done it all on her own." Ulquiorra started as Gin clicked the button, revealing different pictures of Zero. "Though it is known that she has parents, no one can find them or any trace of them even existing."
As Ulquiorra talked Baraggan was soon reminded of Zero's threat and he knew that whatever Aizen was planning was not good if it involved her.
"Now you all are aware of the truce that we made and that it is being represented by the restaurant that she has built?" Aizen spoke as everyone turned their gazes towards him. "Well, I have my own plans for that. She is not only intelligent, but she is ruthless in business as well. Bringing her aboard to our side will be very beneficial to us. Her playing neutral is aggravating, so I am sending a few of you in to get close to her and bring her to our side."
At Aizen's words, everyone grew silent as Nnoitra felt his nails dig into his palm. "Ulquiorra, you will work with the financials of the restaurant. Nnoitra and Yammy will be security. Also, Nnoitra...Isn't Nelliel close with her as well?"
"Yes...She is." Nnoitra admitted, his voice thick with the venom that he tried to force back.
"Then it should be easy for you to get close to her. Grimmjow, I think you can easily handle being her assistant general manager." Aizen smirked as Grimmjow looked at him, his scowl only growing as the tips of his teeth began to show. "Also, Grimmjow...Stay after the meeting. The rest of you are dismissed."
Everyone stood to their feet and they left the room, Grimmjow sat in his seat as his eyes flickered over to Nnoitra, who had pulled his cellphone out of his pocket as Yammy and Ulquiorra followed after him. Gin and Tosun followed the crowd out of the doors and as soon as they shut, Grimmjow turned to the male and looked at him.
"So, what do you need from me?" He asked as Aizen smirked.
"It's rather simple." Aizen grinned, looking more like the devil than he ever had.
Author's Note: Okay, here's chapter 2. If anyone has seen Bleach, you know what kind of person Aizen is. I wanna hear your thoughts though about what you think Aizen is going to use Grimmjow for and why Aizen wants Zero on his side. Remember, I own nothing expect the character's you don't recognize and the plot. Review, Favorite and Share please and thank you!