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"Are you sure you need us there, Saguru-sama? If you want, you can be alone with your brother." Tomomi suggest, looking rather unsure.

"If he desires our presence there, it's probably for a reason." Was Sensei's input, glancing sideways at me.

"May I remind you two that your own stories are intertwined with my own; I kind of can't explain things without you there. Besides…" I hesitate here, scratching the back of my neck nervously.

"…I..I want to introduce my first friends to my family." I finally admit, looking away. Because while I'm not used to having others at my side, I trust these guys with my life.

(Have trusted them with that and more.)

We were all done with the physical that the ever lovely Unohana had given us, declared healthy-ish (as long as you ignore our mental state), but would need to be put on a strict diet to gain more wait.

Not of us argued with it; we weren't going to fight against good food that wasn't poisoned.

So we went out, me getting double takes due my similarity to my twin, Tomomi due to his beauty, and Sensei because of just being associated with us.

Oh, and we were also being tailed; by who, no clue, but they couldn't just let us out willy-nilly.

(Who knows? We might be secretly plotting the demise of Soul Society.)

In fact, I'm surprised we're not being sent to be experimented on right now. Though we have shown no hostilities, it's most likely two things saving us from that fate.

1) Because we so willingly do as we're told, and answer questions they ask us, they don't have to force us.

2) Because they have our numbers, which means they have our files, means that they know a lot of what we're capable of.

That, and it's probably because we also don't have hollow powers either.

Yeah, about that…

I'm going to put off thinking about it for now.

I know it's rather callous, but at this moment I'm in no condition to do anything. I have no power at all, could probably make a run for it if I try with Sensei and Tomomi's help, but then what? I'll be even worst off then, unless I get into a fight with a captain, who could figure out a way to end me.

Thing about the characters in Bleach; in some way or another, they're all genius.

Whether it's from knowing the traditional things like Kido and swordsmanship, or the less under appreciated like seduction and work ethic, all these guys have an intelligence that leaves me humble and feel like a brain dead puppy up against their experience.

And then there's my brother…

…Honestly, the thought of him doing anything like what those scientist did just makes me want to be ill. But I also knew that this could still happen, even if I stayed with him.

Because Sosuke could never settle for what he had.

It always had to be better, greater, grander then before. It had to be just perfect.

I knew he wouldn't be happier with less.

And in a way, if I think about it, getting kidnapped may have saved me in a way, even if it makes a bitter taste run in my mouth.

Because if I hadn't, I may have ended up like Sosuke's future Second seat, one Momo. (I had already been willing to sacrifice myself for him, who knew what else I would do if it was for Sosuke?)

The difference being that my brother would still care for me (hopefully).

And even though I still love him, care for him, would probably do annoying shit for him if asked, due to this experience, there are some things I won't be able to do for him.

Ironically enough, while this experience has cracked my mind, it has also forged my morals into something stronger.

Making it to where I can't agree with my brother and his plans. Though on the flip side, due to my love for him, I won't be able to attack him.

(Quite a tightrope I walk.)

Hence, for now I wait it out, observe everything, and plot/plan for things I can do.

Starting by having dinner with my twin, introduce him to my friends, and explain things to him. (Though I'll leave out that we caused the explosions; got to keep mum on some things.)

One dinner conversation later...

"Let me see if I understand this correctly; after you were taken you were questioned, experimented on, then considered a failure. The only reason you are alive is because of the way the experiment mutated in you, causing you to be rather difficult to kill. After that they put you through torturous experiences for the mind, body, and soul, degrading you to a practice manikin for others to cut their teeth on for the century we've been separated." Is said in such a deadly calm way by my brother, the same smile he has on his face similar to the one he wore as a child when he was plotting pain on others.

So, maybe I could have worded things better …

In my defense, I did give a highly censored version for my brother, with Tomomi and Sensei adding their own words as well, between eating the meals that the mess hall in the Fifth provided.

Unfortunately for me, Sosuke is rather good at looking between the lines, with a bit of light mind reading on the side.

"At least I wasn't raped." I feel the need to show that not everything is bad.

"And that makes everything else pale in comparison." Sosuke says, light glinting off his glasses and voice flat.

Wincing, I take a bite of some dish I have never even heard the name of, a salty, yet savory flavor bursting in my mouth. I will never take any food with flavor for granted again. (Though I will avoid any and all cabbage, as I have been reminded of just why I hate the stuff. Eck!)

To think, I haven't eaten this good in a century.

It had been a shock when Aizen told me how long we've been separated. An yet despite all that time, we both still look all young and good looking. Just goes to show you how different things can be.

(I can't help but hug my brother again after he tells that though, feeling the guilt that I left my brother on his own, alone as he survived without me.)

"Excuse me, Aizen-san, but as you're a Shinigami, could you tell us anything that we might need to know about our future here? As close as we were to the Academy, we never had a proper education, so we do not know what is required of us." Sensei asked, drawling the attention to him.

Bless my teacher, even though he's a slave-driver with a sadistic streak that runs the length of the earth.

…On second thought, never mind.

(I frown lightly when I notice my brother twitch; did Sensei say something wrong?)

"…Depending on your power, you could rise up in the ranks quiet high, though you'll probably never go pass a sixth seat. If necessary, they will give you all partners, to assist and aid you in day to day life." was the answer we received, thought out and rather diplomatic.

Fortunately for me, I could read between the lines like dear brother. (Though I still don't have that mind reading thing he can do.)

We were unknowns, enigmas, unpredictable's due to our friendly nature, not causing any problems and assisting where we could. How could they know that we weren't just spies, worming our way in as a way to cause shit to explode or sell secrets. They couldn't risk that, hence staying low in the ranks, and the partner doubling as a guard/babysitter/observer, making sure we're actually good, and not just playing at it.

It fucking sucks like no tomorrow, but better then going to the Maggots Nest. Or worse…

Muken.

I shiver at the thought.

"Do you think we'll be in the same Division?" Tomomi asks, his eyes wide and hopeful.

"It is a possibility." Sosuke tells him, a slightly fake-kind smile on his face.

Though he does have a point, we could all end up together; depends on if they want us together to keep a better eye on us, or separate us to strain any plots we might try and cook up.

With these cheery thoughts, I take another bite of my meal.

Judging by Sensei's grunt and scowl, he and I are of the same thought.

"Anyways, enough about me and friends, tell me about life here on the other side." I ask my brother, who indulges me.

He tells me of his work at the Fifth, details about his Captain, things his subordinates have done, and hobbies he has taken up in his free time.

A smile stealing over my face, I eat my dinner, relaxing as my twin's voice flows over me, putting me in a wistful mood.

How long can this last, I wonder?

(AN)- Congrats go to Antex-The Legendary Zoroark! He gave the 100th review.

Here is the Omake Request he asked for: Aizen Sôsuke interlude; Such as what else happened when Saguru was gone? (Hope you like it!)

3rd Person POV, Aizen Sosuke- I Act

Time-Sometime during Sosuke's Academy Years

Sosuke smiled at his fellow classmate, the blonde girl flushing at the attention. They were in the academy library, where he would hold a group study session for others who didn't understand the material.

As Sosuke was top of his class, though not 'genius' enough to skip years, he was usually the one who led the 'small' group. The blonde and Aizen were just early, which the girl decided to take advantage of, asking for his assistance in her Kido.

"So, is this where you were having trouble? Bakudo can be difficult at first, but if you put enough effort into it, you could soon become a master in the art. Now, lets start with a low level Barrier." the glasses wearing brunet said to the girl he was tutoring, who seemed more interested in studying him then the material.

How pathetic; she wasn't even worthy of being involved in his plans. If the persona he made for himself did not make it necessary, he wouldn't even bother with others like her.

Shinigami who didn't even care for the material shouldn't be wasting his time. Especially when his time could be used doing much more productive things.

Like finding Saguru-

Sosuke cut that thought off before he could get too distracted. Thinking of Saguru in the presence of Shinigami, even those in training, was not productive for keeping in character.

Soon, their other classmates arrived, only one or two late, their excuses sufficient at the time.

While he assisted everyone, 'warm' smiles for those who got the material quickly, and encouraging words for those who didn't quite have a understanding yet.

His thoughts were quite different from his actions.

"Only a matter of time," Brown eyes narrowed slightly behind rectangular frames that hid the malice well, "before when everything is ready, I will truly act as I see fit."

"Aizen-senpai, can you please explain the seal sensei went over in class?" Hearing the question, Sosuke went over to them, looking over the Kido seal as requested.

"But until then, I act as if I am one of them."