Izzy was sitting in the park waiting on Yushiro. It was an early Saturday morning in December. They were supposed to meet at the mall but Yushiro had texted her to meet him there. Izzy was wearing a cute white button up shirt that faded to black at the bottom White pants that did the same. Black vans and a brown snow jacket. Her hair was cut shorter and was under a beanie hat. She played with her beads on her wrist bracelet as she waited. "I bet Oichi would have made a better outfit then this…" She says. She kept Oichi and Florina in the dark about the date and her liking someone. She didn't want them to poke their nose in it and force her hand. Yuzu and Karin kept telling her that it's not like that, but she knew her sisters. Oichi would try some underhanded crap and Florina would guilt trip her. It was better to not tell them anything until this was something official.
She sighs as she taps her foot, waiting. 'Where is he…maybe he isn't going to show.' She rubbed her hands together. 'Maybe he decided that I'm not good enough for him.' She bit her lip and frowned. 'Well fine! I don't need him!' She stood up. 'I'm not going to be the who gets played and look like a fool!' She turned to leave until she heard someone calling her name. "Izzy!"
She turned around to see Yushiro running towards her with flowers in his hand. "Hey! Sorry I'm late. I couldn't decide which flowers I wanted to get you, so I just went with roses." He held them out for her. Izzy took them. "So, you didn't try to stand me up?" Yushiro rubbed the back of his head. "Of course not! Why would I ask you out just to stand you up?" Izzy cursed at herself for thinking such things. "I-It's nothing. Thank you for the flowers." Yushiro smiled. "I'm glad you like them. So, I was thinking we can go and get some coffee and just kinda like…talk I guess." Izzy smiles. "Get to know each other?" Yushiro nodded. "Yeah that! I really want to know a bunch about you Izzy!" Izzy chuckles. "I would like to know more about you as well." Yushiro flashed a sweet grin and they both made their way to the nearest coffee shop.
At the hospital in a private and closed off room. Ulquiorra was on the bed sleeping. Thanks to Jess he had a broken Jaw. He had to go into surgery and get it wired shut so that it could heal. It would about six weeks before he could get them removed. In the room with him was Harribel. The company had paid for Ulquiorra to be placed in a private section and she was order to keep watch over him. She was reading a book and waiting for him to wake up. There was a knock at the door, and it opened. She looked to see Starrk walking in yawning.
"What are you doing here?" She asked. Starrk closed the door and sat on the opposite side of the bed and leans back in it. "To get answers what else…" Harribel closed her book. "I'm sure Aizen informed you about everything." "Yeah, he told us what he wanted us to hear. So now I want the truth about what really happened so spill." Harribel sighed. "Very well. It seems that his girlfriend the red headed one called Jess, found out about his little hobby. She got mad, punched him and broke his jaw. It's also been known that he was the one who attacked Oichi that night at the bar. Oichi isn't pressing charges for either one and I doubt he will press charges against his girlfriend or ex-girlfriend." Starrk rubs his head. "So, what's with this arrest charged I'm already hearing about?" Harribel shrugs. "Other then his laptop, Ulquiorra rarely brings his work home. They may have found something on there. Who knows?" Starrk sighs. "Well just when I thought he was out scot free this happens." Harribel narrowed her eyes. "What do you mean by that…" They then heard the door open and Grimmjow walk in. "Well now, this is a surprise." Starrk says. Grimmjow rolled his eyes. "That's my line. What are you both doing here?" "I am in charge of watching him over here." Harribel says. Grimmjow closed the door. "Basically, you are in the dog house and this is another way to punish you while Aizen thinks of a way to get rid of you." Harribel shrugs. "I do not know but no matter. My own plan is already in play." She says reopening her book.
Grimmjow looked at Starrk. "You in the dog house to?" "I'm free to go wherever I want so long as I check in here and there. Been with this company longer then you three brats and have all my loose ends tied up. Just waiting for the fall at this point." Grimmjow rolled his eyes. "Whatever. I'm just here to make sure the bastard is alive so Jess can't stop fucking crying at the house." "Why did she just not come?" "I don't know but Oichi told me to come check on him to give her some sense of mind." "Oichi huh…where is she?" Grimmjow sighs out. "Work…she had a meeting about the shop today." "Ho? She's finally getting one?" Grimmjow ruffles his hair. "I don't know…those assholes aren't letting her pick what she wants. So, she's going to pick the old café that got shut down. Her old man got some plan, so they won't use and abuse her like last time."
Starrk hums out. "I see…" He got up. "Anyways, I just wanted to know what really happened and not the story Aizen is using as a cover up. I bet he is planning to do away with both you and him." He says looking at Harribel. Harribel frowned. "What are you planning Starrk? Why so concern about us?" Starrk rubbed his head. "Who knows. Maybe I want a better life for you then at this company. Grimmjow here is doing really well without it so there is no doubt in my mind that you two can do the same." There eyes widen at him as he yawns. "Then again all that thinking makes me tired. I'm going home to take a nap. Later." He opened the door and left. Grimmjow groans out. "I can never understand what the hell is thinking." Harribel nodded. "Agreed…"
At the center, Oichi and Hisagi were heading to the meeting hall for a meeting. She was wearing a lace long sleeve maternity blouse and black slacks and black flats. Under her shirt was a back-brace Dante had gotten her. She was hanging on to Hisagi's arm as she walked. She was six month and her stomach was growing and the twins were becoming more active and it was taking more energy for her to do normal things like walk for one. She would be out of breath from taking a few steps and she hated that. Of course, Grimmjow didn't mind it at all. He didn't have to keep telling her to sit down and relax all the time.
The meeting hall was a grand place in the 1st division area, with a very long white table and seat. Sometimes a light meal was prepared if the meeting was going to be longer than expected. Every boss from each division was required to be there except for Jushiro who was sickly every now and then. Today they were filling the seats for the 5th division and Oichi was going to get her answer about her shop. They were also going to be talking about expanding the center more. She had her folders and the stats for her division in a bag so that she wouldn't drop them. Each division head had to present their cases and speak directly to everyone about changes but it was up to Genryusai to make the final decisions.
Reaching the hall doors Hisagi stayed on the outside since he wasn't allowed in the meeting. Oichi walked in to see everyone but the head, Sui Feng, and Komamura. Jushiro got up and walked up to her. "Good day Oichi!" He rubbed her belly. "I see your twins are growing as healthy as ever." Oichi smiled. "Yes, they are becoming very active day by day. Mostly in at night and early in the morning." Jushiro placed her arm around his. "I see that might mean they will become night owls like you." Oichi laughs. "I would hope not. I do like my peaceful nights. When things calm down and I can enjoy a cup of tea and work on things I couldn't touch through the day." Jushiro helped her sit down. "You should look forward to sleepless nights such as this. Having twins for the first time can be quite a challenge or so I hear." Jushiro says walking back to his seat. Oichi rubs her stomach. "I'm sure we can handle it and if not, they have grandparents, God parents, Aunts and Uncles that I can ship them off to." She and Jushiro laughs as the door open. The rest of the captains entered and took a seat. Komamura sat next to Oichi. He was a fairy large man taller then most. He had fair skin with long light brown hair and eyes." "Good evening Ms. Yamamoto." He says formally. Oichi smiled. "Komamura I told you that Oichi was just fine." "I see. Forgive me for that. You share the same name with the head and out of habit…" He sighs and gave off a cute sad puppy look. Oichi giggled. 'Cute!' "It's okay really just call me Oichi okay?" "I shall try."
Genryusai walked in from the back and took a seat. "Welcome everyone, let's get this meeting underway. Today we are filling the seat for the 5th division. This person has come recommend by three others and was already a former leader himself. Due to his work I have decided to allow him to return to his duties as the head of 5th division. The group waited up the door open to look at the new head of the 5th division. As he walked in Oichi's eyes widen. She recognized this man from back when she worked at the bar. 'It's Shinji!' Shinji had a smile on his face as he walked in with a pair of black skinny jeans, white shirt with a jacket over it and a beanie. He stopped and looked at Oichi. "Hey! I remember you!" He walked over to her and grabbed her hands. "I've missed the times we spent together." Oichi smiled a little uncomfortably. "Yes well…it has been a while, but you should be more focus on what you came here to do." Shinji was about to say something until Komamura grabbed Shinji's hands and pulled them away. "You are making her uncomfortable Shinji. Please be more respectful and to a pregnant woman." "Pregnant?" He looked at Oichi's stomach. "Well I'll be damned! Who got you knocked up! Now I can't claim you as my own!" Oichi frowned a bit. "That's not your main concern. Can you please continue with your task please?" Genryusai cleared his throat. "Shinji Hirako. That is enough. I will not have you harassing one of the members of the divisions now come forth and have as seat so that we may get on with it." Shinji sighs. "So boring…but fine. Later sweet cheeks." He chuckles and walks around to his spot of the 5th division.
Genryusai had some files in front him, each from the division. They were all reports, from around the center and town and usually they would be stacked tall because of complaints. This time it wasn't so much to his surprise. "Today we were going to go over about what we need to do to better this center but from the looks of the files we may have already found a solution to it." We shall start with the 3rd division" He opened the file. "While we are still looking for a replacement head it seems that we have been getting more couriers and errands meeting their goals. There have not been to many missed packaging and from the looks of it they had a fundraiser along with division 5, 7, 9, 10, and 13. They had gathered enough money to build a new housing and repairs and division cars." He looked around. "I agree. They have put in hard work and effort therefore I will grant this decision. Next is division 4." Unohana stood up and smiled. "Not much has changed for us except for our partnership with the flower shop. We are gathering new and better herbs that can be used for better healing and curing." Just then a hand was slammed on the table gaining attention.
It was the 12th divisions head Mayuri Kurotsuchi. "Yes, about that. I would like to know why that flower shop only gives you herbs? From my sources the owner sells rare and valuable plants, herbs, potions, among another thing. Those things could greatly make my work more interesting. I don't think it is fair that you are hogging all of that." Unohana kept her smile. "The young lady Florina came to me directly and asked for her products to be only used for healing. I complied with her wishes. Whatever herbs I use to make a new product I spilt the sales with her. If you wish to share her products, then you either need to discuss it with her or…" She looks at Oichi. "Her big sister over here." Mayuri looked at Oichi. "I see…so the new division leader. You are already granting favors for family huh. Not a good way to get to the top." Oichi smiled. "I think you are mistaken. I wasn't the head of the division when Florina came and asked to set up a shop. Also, I only introduce her to Ms. Unohana. Whatever conversation they had is between them and only them. I only know what's been told to me." Mayuri crossed his fingers together. "Then this should be an easy thing for you. I wish to use your sister's product in my own work. That shouldn't be much of an issue."
Oichi sits up a bit. "Then you will need to discuss that with her. Those are Florina's products not mine. What she decides to do with them is up to her but, I know your tactics Sir. I would advice you to not use them against my sister." Mayuri eye twitched for a second. "Oh? So, are you going to bring Mommy and daddy in this if I push your sister to hard?" Oichi kept her smile. "There would be no need to do that. I can very well handle myself as I always have. This is not a threat more as a warning. The products used in Florina's shop are very rare and they come from our home island. With permission from the mayor of the island and with the help of division 5, one plane is used to gather what she needs, and it is to be back and processed by me personally before it gets to her." She links her fingers together on the table. "If you push my sister to hard all I need from her is one word. I can stop all the shipping just like that and not only will that hurt you, but it will also hurt me and division 4 hard work. I don't think anyone of use would like that." Mayuri stood up. "How dare you threaten me girl. I will do as I please and if the work of division 4 have to sacrifice then…" Just then he heard Unohana chuckle. He looked and gulped at her as she had a very dark vibe coming from that smile of hers. "Then this is where I cut in. I will not allow your selfish ways to harm the work and trust we have built up with Florina. So how about we just request a meeting together so that I make sure you will NOT antagonize her. Sounds good?" She says as her dark vibe grew. Mayuri frowned as sweat ran down his cheek. He sat back down and mumbled something to himself. Unohana looked at Oichi. "Will that be okay for you?" Oichi nodded. "Thank you, Ms. Unohana." Unohana nodded and sat down.
"Division 5. You may start." Genryusai says. Shinji got up with the paper in his hand. "Well I've been here for only a few days and I can see an increase in demand for shipment." He glances over to Oichi. "Thanks to a certain someone, not many people can get their items to where they need to go so everyone is starting to come to us." Oichi sighs mentally as she ignored Shinji's comment. 'I hope he isn't like this all the time…' She says to herself. Byakuya was next. He stood up without a file in his hand as usual. He knew the ends and out of his entire workforce and didn't have the need for it. "We have a larger number of recruits this year, so my division have been busier then normal. Thanks to the help of last year's methods I suggest we keep pulling forward and bring up new ideas to get more people interested in coming into the center. Once we do that then it is only a matter of time before we can start expanding." He sat back down. Oichi smiled. 'Short and sweet to the point.'
Next to her Komamura stood up with his files. "My division has set up a new referral service and with the help of division 6 we are helping newcomers settle in. Those who do not have a home or are two far away have been welcomed however, our funds are low and just like with division 3 we would like to request some fundraisers or another source of income to allow up to upgrade the housing. I would like it if anyone has any ideas." He looked around as everyone stayed silent. He was about to sigh and sit back down until Oichi clapped her hands together. "A flea market Vendor." He looked down at her. "Come again?" "A flea market. That would be a good way to make money. As you know a flea marker is a type of bazaar that rents or provides space to people who want to sell or bater merchandise. So used goods, cheap items, collectibles, antiques, produce, baked goods, even plants from farms and clothes to! Really everyone can easily chip in and the funding can go to Division 7." Again, Mayuri frowned at her. "And why should all the funding go to one division?" Oichi frowned at him. "Well Division 7 is the one requesting for help. Plus, they do house all the newcomers and students who come here. I think that is only fair." "Well what about the divisions that pitch in!? They don't get anything for their effort!?" Oichi sighs. "This is an idea to help one of the divisions. I don't think those who agree to do this would have any objections to hand the money to Division 7. We did the same thing to Division 3 so what makes this so different? Or is it because I'm the one who suggest it?" All eyes fell on Mayuri who bit his lip and sat back. "Are you trying to make a fool out of me!?"
"Not at all, but that is twice now that you came after me for no reason. If you have an issue with me then this is the perfect time to say it so that we don't have to keep doing this." Again, all eyes were on Mayuri who sighs. "It's not that I have a problem with you woman. It's just I have many questions about you and none of them are getting answers such as why you share the name with the head boss or why your father was seen beaten to a blood pup. I am a scientist and no matter how I look at it I can't gather the answer. It is both annoying and fascinating at the same time." Genryusai slammed his stick on the floor. "That is enough. I have spoken to you about this before Mayuri. You will stop this at once and if you continue to attack Ms. Yamamoto there will be strict consequences. As for the flea market idea, Komamura and Oichi you two will take the lead on it. Find out where you wish to have it at and every division who wants to join must sigh the normal documents of favor. All the funds will go into the new housing for division 7. Is that clear?" "Yes, sir." Everyone says. "Moving on then."
Shunsui stood up. "Nothing changing over here." He looked at Oichi. "Just waiting to see what Ms. Yamamoto has so that we can go ahead and get her set up." He sat back down. Oichi smiled and goes to get up but Genryusai stops her. "You may stay seated." "Thank you." She pulls out her files. "Well first off, the division is doing well in the clothing department. More people have requested our services for alterations, and it's helped with expanding our own department and housing. With the articles of the clothing factor in our magazines and newspapers the words spread out quickly. However, we do have a few complainants. Some wish to move from security detailed to alterations and publishing. I don't really understand why they cannot change their job." Byakuya looked at her. "The jobs given to those people are what is best suited for them. They simply want to change jobs because more attention is going towards your other department. It happens quite a lot around here. If you want to, you can have them work for a few days in one of those areas to see for yourself. If they do nothing but cause trouble and lay around, then they are only there for the pay and not the job itself. If they put in some work, then you may request for them to be switched to the department. Understand?" Oichi nodded. "Yes, thank you for clarifying."
She switches over to the next file and sighs mentally. "As for the shop…I would like to use the old café for it." Jushiro's eyes widen slightly. "The café?" Oichi nodded. "Yes, I know that it shut down due to lack of customers, but I would like to buy it out and make it into my shop." Genryusai rubbed his beard as the thought about this. Oichi had a calm manner on face but inside she was a wreck. Her mind was wandering, and she was screaming mentally. If he said no, then she would not be sure what to do after this. He had rejected all her other sites and the only ones that would be truly available would be the spots in the center. However, that would serve her no good. Only people with access would be able to come to the shop. She didn't want that." "Alright, I approve of this." Genryusai says. Oichi sighs out in relief. "Thank you sir…" She says.
Shunsui smiled. "Well then Oichi, when the meeting is done let's stop by the café and figure out how we are going to do this. Also wasn't there something else on your mind?" He says chucking. Oichi rubbed her head. She did at one point speak to Shunsui about a new school but that might be pushing it. "This meeting is for all ideas to be through out and talked about." Shunsui says. "Its no good if you hold back." Oichi sighs. "Well its about the schools around here. There aren't many other then the academy here. I know we have been talking about expanding the center and all so why not start with something that everyone would be able to use. Create a new school for all ages and collages." There was silence in the room and that told Oichi either no one really cared for her ideas or that no one knew how to approach this.
Shunsui smiled. "I for one think it's a lovely idea. Many children around here don't get the change to go to a school other than the academy but that's for those who are born here. We already decided long ago that the academy is really just a private school and will not be open to the public due to central 46 ruling. On the outside the schools aren't really all that great and they don't help the children prepare for the future. Think about it. If we want the public on our side and not Aizen we should build a school. Something that shares equal values with everyone." Oichi waves her hand. "It's not an idea that can be decided on in a day but, and idea to think about for the future and the future of the child." Genryusai grabbed his beard. "Nonsense. I agree with this plan. It is the children of today that make future leaders of tomorrow. This is indeed a perfect way to start expanding the centers influence so I approve of this as well. Ms. Yamamoto you will also be the head of this as well." Oichis eyes widen. "Sir?" "It is your idea from the start so you will oversea along with Shunsui and Jushiro. I want you three to draw up a blueprint and figure how much funding you will need and once your entire blueprints and details are firm and done bring me the copy and we will discuss the matter further." Oichi nodded. "Yes sir…"
The meeting went on but Oichi tune half of it out. Her brain was already running through so many images of the fashion store and now an entire school. Yeah she was happy that she finally got her shop but now she has to deal with the school as well. She didn't expect him to agree so damn easily.
When the meeting was over Jushiro walked over to her and helped her up. "Well Oichi, I hope you are ready for this." Oichi sighs. "I'm a little shock to be honest. I didn't think he would say 'go ahead and do it.' Now not only do I have my shop to focus on I have the school thing to." They walked out the meeting hall. Shunsui walked up beside them. "Well that part was a little bit of our fault." "What do you mean?" Jushiro chuckled. "Well to be honest when you first talk to Shunsui about it he came to me and we spoke about it. So, then we went to Sir Yamamoto's office and spoke to him about it." Oichi eyes widen and she stopped walking. "Y-You did!?" "Yup and he liked it for real. Of course, he won't show it in there, but he is very impressed by you and your hard work." Jushiro rubs her head. Oichi sighs. "That's a lot of pressure…" Shunsui chuckled. "Don't worry, that's why you have our support. I think with your help we can finally start moving to a bigger and brighter future. Oh? Did you drive today?" Oichi shook her head. "No, Grimmjow dropped me off." "Good! Why don't we go collect your items and head over to the café? I say let's get this started as soon as possible before your twins come. That way we won't be so far behind schedule." "Okay, I'll have to let Grimmjow know…and do you mind if we go get some lunch." She says rubbing her stomach. Jushiro laughs. "Of course, we can. We do have to keep you fed or we might get an ear full."
At the starstruck coffee shop, Izzy and Yushiro were laughing as they talked. "Wow Izzy, so your going to school for photography?" Izzy laughed. "Yes, I think I have a thing for it. The academy doesn't offer much though, so I'm just taking classes under another degree that expands to it." Yushiro smiles. "So other then work and school what do you do in your spare time?" Izzy rubs her coffee cup. "Um…well I don't really do anything else other than those two. I'm way to busy to add anything else. I have the job at the shop, and I do those carrier jobs at the center for extra money to help pay for my school things." Yushiro frowned. "That's not good. You could burn yourself out early. Even if it's a little one you should find something to do to help with the stress." Izzy frowned. "I've been fine. I work the best under pressure." "Then what about your sisters? I'm sure they would help." Izzy sighs out. "I'm sure they would love to stick their nose into my life but no thanks, I have my own life to worry about and they have theirs." Yushiro rubs his head. "Mmm then how about we find something to do together!" Izzy looks at him. "Come again?" "How about every Sunday morning we can come to the park and jog? It's simple, we can run about 45 minutes to an hour, if we do it in the morning you can enjoy the morning silence before the crowds come out and it gets you all pumped up for your work day. Once a week so we don't mess up your schedule." Izzy thought about it. "It doesn't seem hard…I guess we can try it out if it doesn't bother my schedule. The moment it does I'm cutting it out." Yushiro smiled. "Yay! That also means we get to spend more time together." Izzy blushed slightly. "Y-Yeah…that to…"
Oichi, Jushiro, and Shunsui were at the café looking around. The tables and chairs were covered in white sheets along with the bar counters as well. Oichi went upstairs and looked around. Everything was still the same from where she left. She walked around slowly as she remembered her time here. She stopped behind the counter and smiled. "This is were me and Grimmjow had an actual conversation haha. He did sit in the same spot every day." She then went to the back where the office was. When she first opened it, a nasty smell hit her nose. She frowned and looked around. "What is that smell…" She walked in and went to the back where she discovered a door. "I don't remember this door being here…" She grabbed the knob and opened it. She nearly gagged as she opened it. It smelled like a mixture of sex, piss, and puke all mixed up into one. She covered her mouth and quickly left the room. Managing to make it downstairs she rushes past Jushiro and went to the bathroom.
Jushiro frowned. "Oichi?" Shunsui frowned as well and walked upstairs. Jushiro waited by the door, letting Oichi finish. As he waited, he heard a knock on the window. He looked to see Grimmjow standing there holding a subway bag. Jushiro walked over and unlocked the door for him. Walking in, Grimmjow looked around. "Looks the same as ever. Where is Oichi." Jushiro pointed to the bathroom. Grimmjow sighs and puts the bag on the counter and takes out a bottle of water. He headed to the women's restroom. "W-Wait just a second! You can't enter the woman's restroom!" Grimmjow rolled his eyes and walked in anyways.
In the bathroom he could hear Oichi puking in the first stall. He went to the stall and open the door. "Babe." Oichi leans her head up a bit. "Grim…" She went back to puking. Grimmjow sighs as he bends down and holds her hair and rubs her back. When Oichi was done, he handed her the bottle. She cleans her mouth out and spits it out in the toilet and he flushes it. He then helped her off the floor. "What's going on babe?" He asked leading her out the stall. "Ugh…I went upstairs to check things out and came to this nasty smelling room…" She washes her hand and uses the bottle of water so clean her mouth again. "So nasty…I…" Her face turns slightly green. Grimmjow frowned and rubbed her back. "Don't think about it. I'll go check it out so let's get you off your feet." Oichi nodded. Taking her by the hand he led her out the bathroom just when Shunsui was coming back downstairs.
"Are you okay Oichi?" Oichi nodded. "For the most part…" "I went upstairs and came to a room you must have found. It wasn't in the blueprints that we had made for the store so it must have been new. It smells bad up there so I can see why you got sick. Looking around I see the Luppi was using that room as his own personal sex pen." Oichi frowned. Grimmjow groans. "That slick fucker…" Jushiro crossed his arms. "Well, we did get the charges of harassment from some of the co workers but none of them stood thanks to Aizen…" Oichi sighs. "Those poor guys…who knows what Luppi did to them…" Shunsui rubs his head. "It was mostly our fault for letting it happen, but it will be different this time around. Now that this building belongs to the center, we don't have to share it with Aizen anymore." Grimmjow wrapped an arm around Oichi. "How long do you plan on keeping her here?" Jushiro smiles. "Long enough to get a feel of what she wants for her shop." "Well I don't think that can happen right now." He says pointing at Oichi's sick face. Oichi shook her head. "I'll be fine…um…first thing first, we should start with a blank start. This entire store has to go." Jushiro and Shunsui looked at each other then her. "Are you sure? It would save money if we keep it as it is." "I'm sure, this whole place has to come down." "We don't have blue prints yet?" Oichi walked over to her bag and took out her phone. "To be honest…I have blue prints." "You do?" Jushiro says. Grimmjow crossed his arms. "You assholes had been turning her down left and right. Every building she pick she would make a sketch of a blue print just in case you finally get your head out your asses." Jushiro takes Oichi's phone and scrolls through the prints she had on her phone. "I see…these are quite amazing already…you have these at home?" Oichi nodded. "Yes, I can give them to you if you need them." Shunsui chuckled. "It looks like we weren't really needed. Why don't we head to your house and look at the blue prints and enjoy a little cup of tea while you can rest." Oichi smiles and nodded. "Okay."
Minutes later, they arrived to Oichi's house. Jess was there getting things ready for dinner. She had some music playing and a wine cooler on the counter. She was wearing black yoga pants and a 'Motionless in white' shirt. "Jess we have guest." Jess turned around to see Jushiro and Shunsui. "Hello Ms. Mikcloud." Jushiro says smiling. Jess smiles. "Hello, and Jess is just fine. Will you be staying for dinner?" Shunsui smiles. "Well if a beautiful woman is inviting us then I would have no choice but to stay." Jess flushed a bit and then chuckled. "It's up to you but Grimmjow would have to go out and get more food." Grimmjow frowned. "The hell I will. They aren't staying." Oichi had walked in and started some tea. "They are here for the blueprints. We are going to go over then and pick one for the store." Jess smiled. "Really!? That means you got approved for it! Finally!" Jess says hugging her. Oichi giggled. "Yeah." "Well go on up, I'll get the tea ready and have Grimmjow bring it to you." "What do I look like a mule? Why the hell can't you do it?" Jess frowned and then pouted at Oichi. Oichi looked at Grimmjow. "Please hunny." Grimmjow groans out. "Fine!" He grumbles and goes sit in the living room. Jess and Oichi laughed. "Seems like you girls got him on quite the leash." Shunsui says. Jushiro wraps Oichi's arm under his. "Let's see those blueprints." Grimmjow growled at him. "Watch where you put your hands." Oichi waved him off. "Oh, stop it. Jushiro helps me around the center."
As Oichi led them upstairs, Grimmjow sighs out and turns the tv on. Jess walks in and sits down across from him. "So…is he okay?" Grimmjow nods. "That idiot is fine. I told you before. Just go down and see him already." Jess bit her lip. "What if he hates me now…I did break his jaw…" "Your point being? That guy has been through a lot worse then a damn jaw break. Get your ass up and go see him. I'm not making trips back and forth for you." Jess frowned and then smirked. "Oichi said that I can collect on the favor you owe me." Grimmjow eyes widen. "You wouldn't dare." Jess sticks her tongue out at him. "Depends on how rude you keep being to me." She gets up and skips back into the kitchen. Grimmjow groans out and leans back into the chair. "You have got to be fucking kidding me."
Upstairs, Jushiro and Shunsui were looking at Oichi's fashion office in awe. "You made all of these?" Jushiro asked looking a half-finished dress. "Yes, I did. Some of them are just pet project others are for the job." She grabbed the blue prints off her work table. "When I have spare time, I come up here and just work on outfits." She handed them to Shunsui. "We can head down to the sitting room and look at some of them."
Heading down to the sitting room, Oichi sat in the seat next to the window and Jushiro and Shunsui sat in front of her, with their back turn towards the door. They spread the blueprints out and started looking and discussing them. About 30 minutes later Grimmjow brought tea up for them and stayed for the remaining conversation. Since he worked in construction, he also threw ideas in, saying he could get the small company he was working at the job of a life time. They sat and spoke for about 2 to 3 hours before they decided on a blueprint. They also wanted Grimmjow and his boss to the center to speak to them about the construction job. When everything was done, Jushiro and Shunsui took their leave. Oichi and Grimmjow headed to their bedroom.
"So, your really serious about this whole school thing huh?" Grimmjow says taking her shoes off. Oichi nodded. "Yea, but I didn't think the idea would win the head division's motion. Thanks to Jushiro and Shunsui. Now not only do I have the store to worry about and this flea market thing, now I have to help with building a whole new school outside the center." Oichi sighs and rubs her stomach. "It's a lot and its coming fast but, I'm happy about it." Grimmjow chuckles and kisses her forehead. "I don't want you to put strain on your body. The moment you feel overwhelmed you better waddle your cute ass to me and let me help you." Oichi laughed. "Waddle!? Really?" Grimmjow smirked. "Have you seen the way you walk? Like a penguin." Oichi laughed more. "Stop it!" Grimmjow laughed as well before giving her a kiss.
Later, in the day, Izzy was in her room doing her homework when she heard a knock on the door. "Come in." she called out. The door opened and Hisagi walked in. "Izzy? Do you have a moment to talk?" "Yeah, what's up?" Hisagi closed the door and sat on the bed. "Are you and Flo fighting?" Izzy stopped righting and turned around. "Fighting? No why?" "She's been very depressed lately and that only happens when you two are fighting…" Izzy sighs. "Everything has been the same. We haven't had an argument in a while really. I came home she asked me how my day was, I said fine and came up to my room." "I see…listen, I know about your date with Yushiro." Izzy eyes widen. "What!? Who told you! Which one was it! Oichi or Flo!" "Neither one of them told me…the coffee shop you went to is own by one of the divisions at the center. Yushiro had disappeared and the house was going nuts. They were notified where he was and when they saw you, they recognized you as Oichi's sister. Since she was in a meeting the word came to me." "Have you told them!?" "No, I haven't but I think it's quite silly that you have Flo worrying about you and your hiding something small like this."
Izzy crossed her arms. "It's NOT small! I keep my sisters out of my personal life because they always stick their nose into it and ruin it! Flo always guilt trip me into doing something I don't want and Oichi is always scheming! That's what she did to you and Flo remember." "It wasn't scheming. She gave Flo a good push to agree to sit down with me and talk. Oichi had no major part in me and Flo's relationship. In fact, after that day other than asking how we are she hasn't done anything of what you're probably thinking." Izzy turns around. "Oh joy, that's a freaking first. Look just don't tell my sisters about Yushiro okay? I don't need them ruining this for me. If we become official, then I will tell them. Until now, I don't want anything from them."
Hisagi frowned at her. "I get that you don't want them to interfere in your life, but you are making Florina worried about you. All because you don't want to tell her you like a guy? That is pretty selfish." Izzy turns back around and gave him a glare. "Excuse me!?" Hisagi gets up. "You heard me. Selfish. You don't care about your sisters' feelings in this. Now, I don't know what happened to you in past, but this is a new time and day. Both of your sisters are in a different mind frame. They have their own lives to worry about and even if they wanted to, they couldn't stick their nose into your life even if they wanted to. You're the only one who is still living in the past." He walked to the door. "I will not tell Flo about you and Yushiro, but I won't let you worry Florina for too much longer. I know you might think this is not a big deal, but you know how she gets…" He left the room closing the door behind him.
Izzy groans out and lays back in the chair. "For gosh sake…it's not that serious that I need a damn lecture…" She heard her laptop beeping. She turns around to see Yuzu and Karin was calling her. She picked up. "Hey Izzy!" Yuzu says. "Hey guys…" Karin frowned. "What's wrong? How the date go?" "It was fine…" "Then why do you look so gloomy?" Yuzu asked. Izzy sighed. "I got a lecture from Hisagi about how I'm being selfish and not considering Flo's feelings about telling her about Yushiro. It's not even a big deal." Karin shook her head. "I told you already that Florina has been worried about you. She thinks you are angry with her since you do come home and go straight to you room without a word." "She knows I'm doing homework and she comes up here every now and then to bring me food." Yuzu frowned. "Izzy…by now we all know how sensitive Flo can get…we told you all you had to do was tell her that you were interested in someone. You don't have to give her the whole scoop. Just enough to insure her that you're not all depressed or something." Karin nodded. "Right, now if Flo goes and speak to Oichi about this you're really going to start something all because you are being stubborn." Izzy crossed her arms. "I know but, I don't…" "You don't want them sticking their nose into your life." Both Karin and Yuzu says at the same time in twin fashion.
Izzy sighs. "Fine! I'll tell them…sheesh…it's not a big deal." "Is because a big deal because your making it out to be a big deal…" Karin says. Yuzu laughs. "Your so stubborn like Ichigo. It makes you super easy to read sometimes." Izzy rubs her head. "Don't compare me to him…" She picks up phone. "I'll talk to you guys later." "Oh no…we are staying on to make sure you don't make a deeper hole." Karin says. Yuzu nodded in agreement. Izzy shakes her head and dials Oichi's number. It rings three times before Oichi picks up. "Hello?" "Hey Oichi…are you busy?" "No, not at the moment." "Okay um…look…I've…its just that…" She rubbed her head. "You've been distant from Flo because…" Oichi says. "I hate it when you do that." Izzy says frowning. "Then learn to speak before you call." Oichi says laughing. "Now, tell me what's up because Florina has already called me plenty of times." "She…has?" "Yes, she has, and I've told her that when you feel like talking you will tell her whatever is on your mind." Izzy eye widen slightly. "You did…" "Uh…yeah. What else would I say?"
Izzy leans back. "I thought you would tell her to come ask me about it or something." "Izzy…you are 20 years old, in school and have a job, the only reason you don't have a house of your own is because Flo saw it to be easier for you to move in with her. You are a grown woman and you live your life just like we do. Other then life or death situations you are free to do whatever the heck you want without the influence of me or Flo…you are your own person and I have no right to tell Flo to go and force answers out of you. Unless your hurting yourself or something like that." Izzy rubs her head. She wasn't expecting that from Oichi. "So, what is on your mind little sister."
Izzy sighs. "The truth is…I…I'm interested in a guy…" She heard Oichi giggled. "Really?! What's his name? What is he like?" Izzy frowned. "I…I don't want to say just yet until it becomes official…if it becomes official…" There was a pause over the phone. "I'm sorry Oichi…it's just I don't want you to get your hopes up or anything or waste your time tying to do all these plans to get me and him together and…" "Whoa, whoa, whoa…what are you going on about?" Oichi asked. "Well I just don't want your help in trying to get him. I guess." "Wha…Izzy do you mean by that? Why would I try to do that? If you don't want to tell me about the guy, then that is fine. I'm just happy that you are interested in him."
Izzy was thrown for a loop. "What? So, you aren't going to try and do your scheme thing?" "Scheme…Izzy my gosh…that was one time and it backfired big time on me. How many times have I interfered into your love life? I give you advice and opinion on certain things but that's only because you asked for it. Are you still holding a grudge against me from when you were high school?" "N-No…it's just…" "Listen to me Izzy. I am happy that you found a guy you like. When you want to tell me more about him you can when you feel like it. You really need to learn how to let things go sis. Florina is going crazy down there and its because of a boy? Haha. Your such an overthinker." "Sorry…I guess your right…I didn't want you guys to stick your nose into my life. I felt after that one time you would have done the same thing over and over and I thought I would never have a love life if that would have happened, so I hid my relationships from you both."
Oichi laughed. "Go tell Flo okay? I'm sure she will just cry and say she thought you hated her, and maybe next time do think so badly of us? I made a mistake that day and I'm very sorry about that. It was wrong of me to do that." "I know…I'm sorry for overthinking all of this…I went on a date with him today and I wore the worst outfit. I would have felt so much better if you made me on." Oichi giggled. "All you have to do is ask Izzy. Just tell me what you want, and you can come by and pick it up." "Okay, Thanks Oichi. I'm gonna talk to Flo." "Alright. Bye Izzy." Oichi hangs up. Izzy puts her phone and looked over at Karin and Yuzu who were grinning at her. "Oh shut it…" She says getting up.
On December 12th, Jess and Nel were getting Oichi's baby shower ready. They were going with a mermaid theme for the girls in the sun room. They had streamers of miniature mermaids to blue and green balloons resembling bubbles, they were really trying to make everyone feel as though they are under the sea. They had Fish and seahorse garland, sparkly clear tablecloths, and accents of old wooden crates and anchors and wonderful adornments to the party theme. They had pin up images of baby mermaids and even the Little Mermaid herself on blue, tissue paper lined walls, and a set up backdrop welcoming the twins to be with a wide assortment of cute sea creatures. Blue, green, and silver tinsel and table fringe add a magical flair while centerpieces of bowls of seashells and sand are extra gorgeous.
The food was equally fun to put together as the decorations for the shower. Jess had made a multi-tiered cake in ombre blues with fondant bubbles and mermaids as a beautiful and happy center for the main event table. To top it off she place a sugar clam filled with sugar pearls, and even a couple of bright sparklers. Nel had filled a cupcake stand with an array of colorful miniature cupcakes with thick, wavy frosting and glitter sprinkles. Macaroons in pastel hues and bright candies in different sized glass apothecary jars that also brought a lovely look to the treat table. They had candy bars with personalized baby mermaid wrappers for everyone to take home or to enjoy there at the party, too. There was a beverage station of different colorful lemonades or a soda stream that were unique and fun for everyone to enjoy. Salt fares that were easy to grab and eat but could be used in a creative way as well. Sandwiches were cut in shapes of seashells and an assortment of goldfish snack crackers in mermaid bowls.
For shower games they had baby bingo, guess the baby food, and guess the message. The winners would get mermaid key chains, bath and body works, candles, wine charms and more. The gifts were stacked up in the corner and were wrapped with blue and green wrapping. Jess sat the last of the food on the table. "There. That should be the last of it." Nel looked at her watch. "The girls should be here soon, and then the guys will come a little after, that way we can have some girl time alone and Oichi and Grimmjow can enjoy opening the gifts together." Jess nodded as the door bell rings out. "That should be them." Nel walked to the front of the house and went to the door. She opened it and Orihime, Tatsuki, Rukia, Rangiku, Momo, Florina, Izzy, Karin, Yuzu and Harribel and her trio of girls were there waiting. All the kids were at daycare. Nel steps aside and lets them all in. "Where is Oichi?" Florina asked with a gift in her hand. "Grimmjow took her out to lunch. She should be on her way here now so head on to the sunroom." Florina giggles. "I can't wait to see her face!"
Making there way into the sun room, the girls gasps. "Whoa! You two really outdid yourself!" Momo said. Jess chuckled. "Well this is Oichi first shower. We have to make it go with a bang." Nel nodded. "Yup, and thanks to both her and Oichi having so much art stuff here we made most of this hand by hand. Grimmjow had already brought large supplies of food for us to work with to." Everyone took a seat. "Man, it must be nice for Oichi to finally be able to relax now that Grimmjow has a job and can buy her stuff." Momo says. Harribel crossed her arms. "Yes, even if he is working in construction, he has making enough to treat her well." Florina sat her gift down. "Did you guys hear about the school that was coming soon?" Rangiku leans back in the chair. "Yes, it is spreading like wild flames in the center. Oichi will be helping out with it. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. Nel felt her phone buzz. She looked at it and saw a message from Grimmjow. "Looks like Grimmjow is about a few minutes. Now we get an hour to with Oichi and then they guys come and join us. Oichi wants Grimmjow to be here when she opens the gifts." Izzy chuckled. "Cool. I think its sweet to have a couples shower instead of the traditional one." Nel nods. "True, then again I loved the one Oichi threw for me. Not a man in site!" Jess laughed as she sat down. "One I'd like for her to throw me one to." Harribel looked at her. "I'm assuming you are still with 'him'" Jess flushed and nodded slightly. "I mean…so far as I know." Izzy took out her camera and started to take pictures. "I think the babies will come out looking like Grimmjow. You know what they say. Boys come out looking like their moms and girls come out looking like their dads." Florina giggled. "Yeah with the trademark purple streams to." Nel pouted. "I want them coming out looking like Oichi! Grimmjow already has a clone of him. I don't want two more of them." The girls laughed.
In the front, Oichi had walked in. She was wearing a white and black floral dress and leggings. She sighs out as she leans on the couch. "I hateeee this!" She cried out tearing. Grimmjow frowns as he put the bags down. He wrapped his arm around her. "Just hang in there babe. You knock six months out so you gotta be strong enough to finish it out. You aren't going through this alone okay. Don't forget that." Jess, hearing Oichi cry out, quickly came from the back. "Oichi? Are you okay?" Oichi was in tears. "No, I'm not! My back hurts, my feet hurt, my head hurts, I just wanna sleep but I'm so uncomfortable when I lay down!" She says through her tears. Grimmjow kissed her forehead. He hated seeing her like this even though it was her hormones flaring up. Jess and him glanced at each until they nodded at each other. Grimmjow carefully picks Oichi up. "What are you doing? I'm heavy…" Grimmjow chuckles. "You aren't. See. Your light as a feather." Oichi sniffed. "Really?" Grimmjow kissed her head. "Would I lie to you?" Oichi smiles.
Jess chuckles. "I know your tired sis but there is something we want to show you and if you still want to rest, we can do this another time okay?" "Show me what?" Jess smiles and walks to the back. Grimmjow walks behind her carrying Oichi. "What's going on?" "You will see in a second."
They headed to the sun room and when Grimmjow stepped foot in everyone pops out streamers. "Surprise!" Nel and everyone else yelled out as they threw a few balloons up and confetti. Oichis eyes widen as she looked around. "What's going on?" she looked at the banner hanging on the wall that said, 'Congratulations on twin girls' She gasps. "A…baby shower? But I thought we weren't going to do one!?" Jess and Nel smiled. "We wanted to surprise you." Nel pats the chair where she was gonna sit. "Watcha think babe?" "I'll stay…please?" Grimmjow nods and sits her down in the chair. "I'll be back in an hour alright. Have fun." He kisses the top of her head. When he left Florina, half tackled her into a hug. "Aw big sis! It's gonna be okay!" Oichi hugged her back. "Sorry…just raging hormones..." Nel chuckles. "Yeah those are a kicker."
When Oichi was settled in the shower officially started. Despite that she already ate, Oichi started to stuff her face with the food Jess and Nel made for her. "So, what are you naming the girls?" Rukia asked. "Naomi and Alisha. Grimmjow came up with the names heehee." Jess smiled. "That's so cute, he really is looking forward to having girls." Oichi nodded. "He wants to paint the room, but I don't know what color yet." She looked around. "This mermaid idea is super cute! Maybe we should paint the rooms in these colors!" Nel and Jess nodded. "Yeah! That would be cute!" Oichi smiles. "So, what's next other than me stuffing myself with more food." Jess held up games. "No, we play games and wait for your future hubby to come back. Then you get open all your gifts." Oichi laughs. "An early Christmas for us yay!" The girls laughed at her.
As an hour passed, Grimmjow, Ichigo, Renji, Chad, Uryu, and Hisagi showed up. They heard the girls laughing in the back as Nel shared one of her dirty stories. Jess, Florina's and Izzy's faces were flustered at the details. Nel chuckled. "I can understand Flo and Izzy but come Jess. Don't tell me you and your man didn't try role play." Jess twirls her finger in her hair. "S-Something like that I guess…" She says. Oichi giggled. "Grimmjow likes when I dress up." Orihime rubs her head. "I get the maid outfit." Tatsuki smirks. "I get the nurse. You know and play checkup. Make sure he's ready." The girls laughed at this until the guys walked in. "So, this is what you guys do at a baby shower? Talk dirty behind our backs?" Grimmjow says. "Grimmjow! Hi hunny!" Oichi says waving. Grimmjow walked up to her and kissed her head. "You feel better?" Oichi nodded. "Yes. Thank you. Come sit so we can open our gifts."
The guys took a seat and Grimmjow brought over all the gifts. Oichi claps her hands and started to unwrap them. From Jess she got a baby trend twin nursery center that came with a portable bassinet with a changing station. Nel got her a twin stroller so that she could jog with them. Rukia got her baby carriers. Orihime and Tatsuki got her bottles, clothes, and toys. Florina made a cook book full of homemade baby food recipes. Izzy gave her a photo album and frames. Other gifts she got were, diapers, more clothes and toys, baby cups, bowls, and spoons, gift baskets, a personalized nursery wall art, two potty chair, two high chairs, playmats, and stuff animals.
From Dante, who had sent his over earlier, she got two bouncers, baby monitors, two blooming bath louts and a rocking chair. From Danni, who had also sent hers in earlier with a note saying she's sorry she couldn't be there, two rockers, a white nose machine, pacifiers, a humidifier, a baby walker, and car seats. From the rest of her family she got a bunch of more diapers, clothes, handmade shampoo and lotion for both her and the twins. It was a lot of gifts and Oichi wasn't really expecting so many.
As the guys took the items to the room, Rangiku sighs out. "Man…your parents are savages. They pretty much brought out everything on the list." "The list? You mean the one I put up for the twins?" Momo nodded. "Yeah! We wanted to buy you some of that stuff, but your parents already had us beat by a long shot! Like they were trying to compete with each other." Jess chuckled. "That sounds like them." Oichi sips on some lemonade. "You guys, I really just want to thank you. This was so sweet." She looked at Nel and Jess. "You two went all out and got me such wonderful gifts." She rubs her stomach. "The twins are going to be so freaking spoiled by you both." Nel laughed. "Hey, I want Alisha as my God baby." "Yeah, and I would like to be Naomi's Godmother if that's okay with you?" Oichi nodded. "Of course." She then sighs out. "Oh…" They frowned at her. "Oichi are you okay?" Jess asked going to her side." Oichi nodded. "Y-Yea…the twins are just moving around…" Izzy got up and rubbed Oichi's stomach. She could feel a couple of kicks here and there. "I guess they are happy? Maybe being next to their God mamas." Nel smiled and got up and placed her hand on her stomach and felt the kicks. "Aw! So cute! I remember when Grayson would kick me all night long." Oichi sighs. "Yeah, but they move around at such weird times. I can't even remember when I got a good night sleep…" Jess pats her shoulder. "It's okay. You aren't going through this alone. If you haven't noticed, all the times you couldn't sleep either me or Grimmjow stays up with you." Oichi smiled and placed her hand on top of hers. "Yeah. I know. Thank you both for putting up with me haha."
On Christmas Eve, Ulquiorra was up and sitting in his private room reading a book. The nurse had left after helping him eat. With his jaw wired shut it was hard to do it by himself. He had woken up last week when he was told by Harribel that there might have been a warrant for his arrest for what they found at the house. He wasn't looking forward to prison life but for what he did maybe it was for the best. He closed his eyes as Jess's face came to his mind. He opened them again. 'There is no point in me wasting anymore of her time. She should hate me for what I've done and maybe she'll find someone else. I always knew that there was no place for me here. Loneliness is something I should have been gotten use to.' There was a knock on the door, but he ignored it. It's not like he could speak anyways.
After a few seconds, the door opened. He heard footsteps walking in. He thought it was the nurse or doctor until the scent of lavender ran across his nose. He tensed up and slowly looked up to see Jess closing the door with a sad look on her face. She was wearing a black and purple sweater and black jeans with converse shoes. She had her purse on her shoulder and a beanie hat on her head. She stood there for a moment until she walked to the chair next to the bed. Ulquiorra closed his book and kept his eyes on her. He was puzzled on why she was here. Jess sat down and sighs out before looking at him.
"…I…forgive you…" Ulquiorra eyes widen slightly. "I know I should hate you for what you did to Oichi and how you stalked her. For using me like I was some tool but, I don't believe that everything we did and said to each other was fake Ulquiorra." She rubbed her hands. "Our feelings are true to each other no matter how much you try to deny it. When we held hands, kissed, or spent the night together, I felt that spark. That connection." She placed her hand on her heart and tears up. "Please, please tell me that you also felt that? That you felt the spark when we were with each other. If you didn't then…" She bites her lip. When Ulquiorra didn't make any type of movement or any sigh to her question, tears ran down her cheeks. "Then I will leave you be." She got up and started to walk by the bed.
She was stopped by Ulquiorra's hand that grabbed her wrist. She looked back at him and saw that he had a shocked look on his face. Like he couldn't control his movements. His hand ran down to her hand and pulled her back to him. "Ulquiorra?" Jess says as he wrapped an arm around her and pressed his head against her chest. He could feel Jess's heart beating faster and then her arms carefully wrapped around his head. He could feel tear drops hit his head. "I love you Ulquiorra…" She mumbles out. Ulquiorra looks down as he felt his heart throb. 'Love…is this the feeling I have for her…' His arm tightens around her. 'I think I have finally found a way out of the darkness…this pit of loneliness…'
On Tuesday, January 1st, New year's, Oichi was throwing a party at the house. She was wearing a maternity V-Neck side bow long sleeve knee length dress. Her stomach was poking out for everyone to see. Grimmjow was in the bar room with the others as they drink and played games. Jess had gone to get Ulquiorra from the hospital. He had gotten released today and he had had the wires removed from his jaw.
Oichi was in the kitchen bringing snacks and drinks for everyone when Renji came around the corner. He frowned as he went to her and took the food from her. "Hey! What are you doing?" Oichi asked frowning at him. "Your pregnant with twins dummy. You can't be catering to everyone. Go sit down and enjoy yourself. I'll bring the rest." Oichi pouted. "I can manage myself just fine thank you." Renji motions her along. "I'm sure you can now go on." Oichi huffs out and carefully walks to the bar room.
In the room, Grimmjow, Ichigo, Ikkaku, Chad, and Nnoitra were playing pool. It was Grimmjow and Ikkaku playing now. Rangiku and Nel were at the ball drinking while Hisagi bartend. In the middle of the room, Florina, Izzy, Orihime, and Rukia were dancing. At the card table, Yumichika, Toshiro, Momo, Tatsuki, and Uryu were playing cards. Oichi walked in with two beers in her hands and walked to Grimmjow. "Here." She says giving the beers to Grimmjow and Ichigo. Nnoitra frowned. "Hey where is mine?" "Eat shit!" Oichi yelled angrily and walked over to the girls dancing. Grimmjow chuckled as he opened his beer. "Careful idiot, my girl can kick your ass with a few words." Nnoitra frowned. "Damn, tell me about it. That chick is scarier then Nel on her worst night." Renji came down with the rest of the drinks and food. "Yo! I got the beers." He says handing the tray to Nnoitra. "What the hell are you doing with it?" "You really think I was going to let her handle that? Grimmjow over here should know better." "Hey, she can't do much of anything right now. I asked for a beer for me. I didn't think she'd try to bring everything." Ichigo frowned. "Well maybe you should go comfort her." Grimmjow looked back to see Oichi sitting on the couch with a sad look on her face as she watched everyone else have a good time. Grimmjow handed his pole to Ichigo and walked over there. He then slides next to Oichi and kissed her cheek making her jump a bit. "Hey there cutie? Come here often." Oichi frowned but then giggled. "Your stupid." Grimmjow chuckled and kissed her cheek again. "Yeah, but you love me. After this wanna go upstairs." He says in a whisper. Oichi smacks his arm playfully. "No silly." Grimmjow bit her ear gently. "I will not be denied. Your sexiness is calling out to me." Oichi's face went red and she pushed him away. "Yeah well, your twins want food so feed us already." Grimmjow gets up. "That's what I was trying to do." "Not that way you pervert." Oichi says laughing. Grimmjow chuckles and went to the food table that was set up.
In the front of the house, Jess walked in wearing a purple cocktail dress and heels. Ulquiorra stepped in behind her with a duffle back and suitcase. Jess sighs as she tosses her keys on the dresser. "I can't believe it…it's all gone…" Ulquiorra rubs her back. "It's to be expected…" "This is all my fault. If I didn't punch, you then maybe…" "No, eventually it would have been found out." Jess sighed. "We need to talk to Grimmjow and Oichi about this. Do you remember where my room is?" Ulquiorra nodded. "Go there and I'll bring them up so we can talk without all those nosey people." "Alright." Ulquiorra says carrying his bag a suitcase with him upstairs.
Jess walked to the bar room and saw Grimmjow carrying a tray of food to Oichi who was clapping with Izzy as Orihime and Florina danced. Jess walked over to them. "Oichi?" Oichi turns to Jess. "Hi Jess! Welcome home." Jess smiled. "Thanks, can I borrow you and Grimmjow for a second?" "Can I bring my food?" Jess nods. "Okay." Grimmjow walked over. "Oh…you came back and here I was hoping you ran off with your man…" Jess rolls her eyes. "Would you shut up and help Oichi up? I have to talk to you both." Oichi held her hand up and he took it, helping her.
They made their way upstairs to her room, where Ulquiorra was sitting on the bed waiting. Oichi walked in with Grimmjow behind her. "Hi Ulquiorra." Oichi says sitting on a small couch that was now in Jess's room. Grimmjow handed her the plate and she started eating. Jess closed the door behind her and took a seat on the bed with Ulquiorra. "So, what's up…" Grimmjow says with his arms cross. "Um…well we went to pick some things up from Ulquiorra's place but his houses, all three of them, has been sold and placed in someone else name. Even his cars have been taken." Grimmjow looked at Ulquiorra. "Your bank accounts?" Ulquiorra held up the suitcase. "Before all of this happened, I had Harribel empty a little out of each so that he wouldn't see anything. The rest has been cleaned out. This should be enough for a good lawyer." Jess frowned. "Lawyer? Why would you need that?" Oichi frowned. "Jess…It's more then likely that he is about to be set up like Grimmjow." Jess stood up. "What!? By who!?" "Bye Aizen duh…for someone who has records on people you sure are clueless." Jess glared at him. "I am being serious here right now! Why is he going to set Ulquiorra up!?"
"It was a long time coming. This is what he does. When someone stops focusing on work, they are deemed a traitor and will eventually switch sides. What boss wants that? So Ulquiorra here is about to be thrown under the bus sooner or later." Grimmjow says. Ulquiorra looks down. Jess bit her lip in anger. "No! There must be something we can do! I won't let that man dictate Ulquiorra's life! He can't pick and choose how someone wants to live their lives!" She yells tearing. Oichi frowned. She knew this was hitting close to home for Jess. For years her uncle tried to make her something she didn't want to be. Oichi puts her plate down. "I'm sure papa can do something like he did with Grimmjow." Jess looks at her. "Really!? You think he will help Ulquiorra even after what he did to you?" Oichi smiles. "When has papa ever say no to me. The only thing we'd have to worry about is the punishment he'd give Ulquiorra. Maybe make him stay in longer then he has to or make him work longer then Grimmjow has to." Jess sighs. "Can you call me and ask please? I want to get this started before Ulquiorra has no chance." Oichi smiled. "Sure I can."
Ulquiorra looked at Jess. "I do not mind going to prison after what I have done. I harmed Oichi and stalked her and scared her." Jess frowned. "No! I mean, what you did was horrible but me and Oichi forgive you and she hasn't pressed charges against you. If you feel bad for what you did then you should be trying to earn back our trust and making it up to us! How are you going to do that in prison!" "You don't have to try so hard for me." Jess sat down and grabbed his hand. "I love you! You idiot! What type of girlfriend would I be if I didn't fight for you when I have the power to do so!" Ulquiorra blinked at her and then looked away. "I see…then do what you want." Jess smiled and then looked at Oichi. "Would it be okay if Ulquiorra moved in? Please?" Oichi nods. "Of course. Until we get all this mess straighten out it would be best if he did." Grimmjow sighs. "Oh joy…having him around is going to be soooo 'fun'" He says rolling his eyes. "Keep your sarcastic thoughts to yourself trash…" Ulquiorra says. Grimmjow shot him a glare. "What was that you…" Oichi held her hand up to stop him. "Move on…I'm sure you two want your alone time? I'll send you up a plate if you want?" Jess shook her head. "No, I'd like to come down as well to see everyone." "Toshiro and the others are here…are you sure?" Jess nodded. She looked at Ulquiorra. "We should have some fun at least after everything. Even if it's for a few moments?" Ulquiorra sighs. "Very well…" Grimmjow helped Oichi up. "I'll call papa a little after the party so let's enjoy this new year's eve's together!" She says smiling. Jess nodded. "Yes let's!"
The girl's link their arms together and headed downstairs with Grimmjow and Ulquiorra a bit behind them. "How bad do you think it will be?" Ulquiorra asked in a low tone. "Who knows…let's just cross our fingers and hope it's something easy to handle." Grimmjow says in return.
Over in Las Noches, Starrk and Barragan were in an apartment eating quite an eloquent dinner. There were in Starrk's luxury apartment, something he didn't want nor really used. It was something that reward to him from some job he had did. The only time he truly used it was for things like these. A dinner with an old friend. Starrk and Barragan had known each other for a very long time. Through the history of the company they were the first two who had join Aizen and his crusade of power. They had watched many workers leave and get replaced and many new faces, with a hunger for power.
There dinner tonight was a nice juicy piece of steak with a side of veggies and glass of red wine. "So, how is the brat doing?" Barragan says. "I heard he was discharged today as well as all of his access is frozen over. I guess Aizen will try to get rid of him like he tried to do to Grimmjow. Starrk says earing. Barragan sighs. "That man will bring us to ruin. That's why I said we should have teamed up and took this place back over. At least help me get back into power." "No chance my friend." Starrk says. "Even if we did somehow take the company back over, then what. They aren't going to listen to, and the center will crush us like a bug under their thumb." Barragan cut into his steak. "If we would have taken the company years ago, we wouldn't have to worry about that. However, I am afraid you are right. This so-called company is falling quickly, and the smart ones have already saved their own skins, so they don't end up like Grimmjow." Starrk sighs. "What about you?" "What about me? I have nothing else but this. There is no life on the outside of that place for me." Barragan then stops. "Is that why you have been so tied up in those brats' lives? Grimmjow, Ulquiorra, Harribel and even that snot nose punk Nnoitra." Starrk chuckled. "I guess you can say that…unlike us they actually have a life outside these walls. There is no reason for them to waste it away working for a man who doesn't care about this place anymore. I want to give them a reason to live before they decide to throw it all away." Barragan sighs. "I'd be careful if I were you Starrk. You might be at the top but like I said at the meeting all those months ago, if I were Aizen, I would be trying to get rid of the whole group and replace them all with new faces." Starrk nodded. "I agree and I think that is what he will do. Take us out one by one but, when he comes for me at least I will be leaving this world with some peace in mind." "Peace in mind? Hmmf. Like we can afford that. When my time comes, I'll make sure to go out on my dime and make sure that bastard feels the wrath of my death."
When Barragan was done eating, he said his good-byes to Starrk and left. He headed down to the parking lot where his driver was waiting for him. Usually he would have security around him but, Starrk's living status was peaceful and not much crime happened around there. He didn't feel a need to bring them. His driver opened the door and he got in. "Take me home." He said. The driver nodded and closed the door. He then walked to the front of the car and got in. Starting the car, he drove out the parking lot and headed towards Barragan's manor. In the back Barragan was looking out the window thinking about what Starrk said. "A peace in mind huh…if only I could find something like that."
On the road, no one was one it. There were fireworks going off and music could be heard around the building. The diver sighed as he drove. He was supposed to be with his family, but he had to do this job. He didn't say much since in a week he would finally be retiring. Shaking his head, he rolls down the window to at least listen to all the fireworks. Another car was coming down the road, the driver didn't pay any mind to until the car slide into his lane. The driver's eyes widen as he tried to swerve but it was too late the car hit them dead on, making the car hop up on its front two wheels and slam back down. The driver groans out but before he could even react, men jump out the car and started to shoot up the car. The fired and fired until they empty all of their clips. They then rushed to the back of the car and opened the door. One man was shot in the head by a wounded Barragan. "You…Bastards…I won't go silently." One man put a gun to Barragan's head but was stopped when Barragan pulled out a detonator. "Take one more step and I'll blow everything up around us." The men frown. Barragan chuckled. "Listen carefully you worms. I have planted explosives all around this area, including this car so one misstep from any of you then I blow us all into bites. Like I said…if I am going out, I'll go out on my own terms. I will make Aizen brew the day he took this from me. I will make sure everything he owns goes down in flames!" He picks up his gun and places it to his head. "You tell Aizen I will see him in hell and when he gets there, I will be the one who will personality…" Before he could finish his taunt. Someone from the other side of the car shot him in the neck.
Barragan gasps out and his eyes slowly turned to the figure that was standing at the window. "Y-You…how…d-dare you…" Barragan says as he gasps out his last breath. The person on the other side motion for the men to retreat. While they did the moon came out and shine down on the person. It was Luppi. He had a dark and insane like smile on his face. He tosses the gun inside the car. "If I am to get my spot back at the table, I don't mind getting my hands dirty after all the hard work has been done haha."
Luppi then pulled out a small explosive in the car with a 30 second time. "HeeHeee…you can enjoy hell by yourself, you old fool. I hope you watch Aizen rule this pathetic city from the hot seat your ass will be occupying." He hit the button and walked off laughing. Getting into the car, it drove off and after 30 seconds the car exploded. Luppi watched out the back window and laughed. "Amazing! This is easier then I thought! Ahahaha! Now, Aizen will give me a spot back at the table and then I will get my revenge on that whore Oichi. I'll teach her what happens when you mess with me!"
That next morning, news reporters and news channels were buzzing. "…The body of the 2nd division head Baraggan Louisenbairn whose body had been burnt up due to a fire in his car has been discovered early this morning. Now the police have not given word if this death is connected to any of the crimes in that area. They are still looking into clues. Baraggan was one of the main supporters in the growth and developed of Los Noches. It was thanks to him that crimes stayed low and the people on this side of the street felt safe. So, the main question on everyone's mind is where does Los Noches go from here?"
Oichi put the tv on mute and looked at Grimmjow and Ulquiorra who were silent on this matter. Jess was next to Ulquiorra holding his hand. "Grimmjow?" Oichi says touching his shoulder. He grabbed her hand. "Dammit it all…what the hell happened. The other two are whatever but that old fart…that old fart is tougher then nails. Hell, I've been trying to kill him for the longest and he's always one step ahead of me." Ulquiorra looked at the TV. "It is highly unlikely that someone who take him out. It must be Aizen's doing." Jess frowned. "This Aizen guy really needs to get taken care of…" Oichi rubbed Grimmjow's head. "Were you and that guy close?" Grimmjow shook his head. "Yes and No, I guess. Between him and Starrk they showed us the ropes, told us who we should and shouldn't trust, the rule of the street and all that crap." "Was he close to anyone else?" "I guess Starrk but…I don't know to be honest." Grimmjow says. Oichi frowned. "Then we should check on him." She grabbed her phone. "What are you doing?" "I'm calling Starrk." Oichi says. Grimmjow gave a confused looked. "How the hell did you get his number?" "He put in my phone when I first meet him." Grimmjow frowned as she dialed the number."
Oichi waited as it rung five times before Lily picked up. "Who is this! We don't need any random numbers calling us! So if you don't want to die then you better…" "Lily! Calm down its me Oichi." There was a pause. "Oichi? How did you get this number?" "Starrk put it in my phone. We just saw the news and just wanted to see how he was doing…" Lily sighed. "To be honest I don't know…he's just laying in bed and no matter what I saw he doesn't get up or move. He and that old bag of bones were close, I guess. They always had dinner at each other's houses and stuff…" "Would you like us to come over? Maybe we can get him up or something?" "Would you do that?" "Yes, just send me the address." "Great! Thank you Oichi! Please come snap him out of this!" "I'll do my best. Sit tight." Oichi hangs up. "We are going to Starrk's place. Seems like this might be hitting him harder than we thought."
About an hour later, Oichi and Grimmjow got out the car. Jess and Ulquiorra stayed to the house. Grimmjow made sure Oichi stayed close to him as they went inside Starrk's apartment. They knocked on the door and Lily opened it. "Oh goodie! You're here!" She looked at Oichi's stomach. "Wow! Your getting huge!" Oichi smiled. "The twins will be here soon so yeah. It's only natural I get this big haha." Lily smiled and let them in. "He's this way." She led them to Starrk's room. She kicked the door opened. "Starrk! Get your lazy ass up! We have company!" Oichi and Grimmjow walked in to see Starrk laying on the bed surrounded by pillows. He was laying face down first. Lily crossed her arms. "See…he's been like this ever since this morning after we heard the news…" Oichi walks over to Starrk and pats his shoulder. "Starrk?" When she got no response, she rubbed his back gently. She did this for a while until she felt him relax. She turned to Grimmjow and Lily. "Lily do you mind if Grimmjow uses your kitchen? To make some tea?" Lily nodded. Grimmjow frowned. "I'm not leaving you in here with him." Oichi smiles. "I'll be fine Hun. Please go make some tea please?" Grimmjow sighs and walks off to the kitchen. Lily chuckled at this and closed the door behind her.
Oichi rubbed Starrk's back a bit more before he shifted. He turned over on his side. "You should lay down." Oichi smiled. "I will be okay. More importantly are you okay?" Starrk pats the spot beside him. "Lay first, then we can talk." Oichi shook her head. "I can't really lay on my side like that with my pillow." Starrk sighs. "All these pillows in here, pick one and lay down." Oichi sighs and rubs her head. "Okay…I guess…" She picked out a long black pillow and laid it down between them. Starrk reached out a hand and helped her onto the bed. "Whoa…Your bed is so fluffy!" Oichi says with sparkling eyes. Starrk chuckled. "You have bags under your eyes. Must not be getting enough sleep." "Yes, well the twins like to move around a lot, so I don't get a lot of sleep these days." Oichi says getting comfortable. "I didn't come to talk about me though. I wanted to see how you were doing." Starrk leans up on his elbow. "I'm okay, I guess. Me and Barragan weren't really all that close. We had dinners here and there and we were with Aizen the longest…" Starrk sighs. "That man has been though everything so it's just a little hard to believe that he is gone." Oichi's body started to relax and she started to feel sleepy.
"Um…I know Grimmjow has told me this before about the connection between you all…but after meeting you all I consider you all dear friends." Starrk looks at her with slight confusion in his eyes. "Friends?" Oichi nodded. "Yeah, I know you guys must think I've naive about calling you my friends, but I can't help it. Despite who you work for, what you did, how you did it, you are all very nice people. I just don't think you have met the right person that lets you see that. For example, look at Grimmjow. To you guys he must be like some bloodthirsty beast that only do things for money. Well I see him as a loving and caring man who is trying to be a wonderful father. If you treat someone like a monster, then they will start and act like it but if you give them a chance to be human then eventually, they become human. I guess or something like that." "You are very naïve." Starrk says sighing. "What if the monster you are treating as a human is truly a monster? Then what?" Oichi yawns and giggles. "Have Grimmjow to kick their asses and make them see that they don't have to be monsters, at least not around me." Starrk eyes widen and then chuckled. "A cute simple answer I suppose." "None the less…if you ever need anything you can always pop up at the house okay? You shouldn't be alone during this time even if you don't think you and Baraggan were that close." Oichi's eyes started to close. "Oh no…this bed is to comfortable…" Starrk smirks as he watches her drifts off to sleep.
Just as she went to sleep, Grimmjow opened the door with a tray of tea. He frowned as he saw Oichi sleeping. "What the hell is this!?" Starrk placed a finger to his lips. "Not so loud, she's sleeping." Grimmjow placed the tray down. "What did you do…" Starrk chuckled. "I didn't do anything. She looked tired to I told her to lay down. We were talking and then she started to drift off to sleep. You should get her a bed like this. Extra soft and molds with the body creating the perfect sleeping bed." He rubbed Oichi's stomach and felt a light kick. "Seems like your kids like laying on this to." Grimmjow kept the frown on his face. "I'll take her home then. We are done here. I doubt you feel anything for that old fart anyways." Starrk sighs and rubs his head. "I rather you not. I wouldn't mind her taking a nap here. It's always good to have some company when your sleeping." "No." Starrk eyes narrowed and Grimmjow froze in spot. "I don't think I was asking…" Grimmjow growled under his breath. "I'm…not letting my woman sleep in bed with another man…" Starrk sits up. "You speak as if I care about what you want. Oichi looks comfortable sleeping there so let her sleep. Why don't you go buy this bed from the mattress store and set it up in you guys bedroom? When you put it up and have everything ok'd then you can take her back home okay?" "I…" Starrk held his hand up. "Don't make me repeat myself. It would get bothersome. Just do it alright?" Grimmjow sighs. "Fine but you better not lay a hand on her." Starrk waved him off. "The longer you stand there the longer I'll keep her here." Grimmjow grumbled something out but quickly took his leave.
Lily walked in and shook her head at Starrk. "Really Starrk?" Starrk lays down on his elbow and watched Oichi as she sleeps. "I wasn't lying. It's nice to have company to nap with. You toss and turn in your sleep and its annoying." Lily pouted. "You're an idiot. I was worried about you to. Did you know she was going to call?" Starrk yawns. "Maybe I did, Maybe I didn't. Either way I'm going back to sleep. Have some dinner cooked for when she wakes up." He says going to sleep. Lily huffs out but then smiled. "Idiot…"
Two days later, on a warm yet murky day, a funeral was held for Barragan, paid in full by Starrk. At the burial site Oichi and Grimmjow was holding a white flower. Oichi was wearing a white top with a maternity black skirt that fit over her bump with a snug. Grimmjow was wearing a black shirt and dress pants with his hair slicked back. Even though Oichi didn't know Barragan she was still in tears from the short service. Grimmjow question her on why she was crying, and it earned him a smack in the face from her, Nel, Jess, and Harribel. Holding hands, they walked up to the coffin and placed the flower on the coffin and walked over to the side. Behind them Jess and Ulquiorra did the same. Jess was wearing a short black dress with back flats and a beaded necklace. Ulquiorra was wearing a plain black suit. He stood there for a moment until Jess slipped her hand in his and rubbed it with her other. She pushed him along and those behind her did the same. As Barragan's coffin was lowered in the ground and covered, everyone started to disperse. Leaving Starrk, Lily, Oichi, Grimmjow and Barragan's close workers.
Ggio, a slim young man with scruffy black hair, a short-braided ponytail, golden eyes, and kind of a young and feminine face, walked up to Oichi. Behind him was Nirgge, a very large man with short blonde hair and dark red eyes. "You…woman…" Grimmjow frowned. "Watch it. Her name is Oichi." Ggio rolled his eyes. "Whatever…" Oichi sniffed and dabbed her eyes. "I'm sorry…" She says. Nirgge looked down at her. "Watcha sorry for? We haven't even said anything to you." "I mean, a stranger coming to your boss's funeral, crying her eyes out would be strange right? I didn't mean any disrespect it's just that…" She tears up more. Grimmjow rubbed her back. "What the hell do you two want." Ggio looked at Oichi. "Well we were coming to confirm who this woman was, but it seems like she isn't a mistress or a child of sir Barragan. We were on our way to make sure his will was presented to his family. It would be awkward if we learned that he had another mistress or child on the side. The family is already in the state of chaos because of that." Grimmjow glared at them. "Why the fuck would I be her with her if she had any connection to that bag of bones!?" Ggio glared at him. "Don't you dare disrespect him you vile beast!" Grimmjow walked in front of Oichi. "Don't think I won't kick your ass right her and now!" Grimmjow yelled out in anger. Oichi wrapped her arm around Grimmjow's. "No! No fighting please!" She cried out. Grimmjow frowned at her teary-eyed face and huffed out. "…Fine…I won't kick their asses now."
Nirgge and Ggio glanced at each other and then chuckled. "So, the rumors are true." "What rumors?" Grimmjow asked. "That the once bloodthirsty beast who works only for money is now nothing more than a weak-minded family man who hides behind his pretty little whore. My have you fallen far." Grimmjow pulled away from Oichi and hit Ggio in the face hard. Ggio fell to the grounded holding his face. Nirgge eyes went wide in shock. He was going to attack Grimmjow, but his reaction was to slow. Grimmjow had grabbed his arm, pulled it forward, kicked his feet from under him and using his falling weight, slammed his head to the ground. Oichi wrapped her arms around her belly and step a few feet back. There are days when she can calm Grimmjow down with her words and then there are days when her words have no meaning to him, and he cuts lose. These times were very rare and only happened when someone calls her out her name, messed with her, or just pissed him off beyond anything else.
Grimmjow walked up to Ggio and pulled him up by his hair. "If you ever call her that again I'll break your face in. You got that?" He tossed Ggio into a few of the chairs that were there. Oichi sighs as she looked down at her stomach. She then felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see Starrk. "So bothersome…" He says walking by her. Grimmjow's back was still turned when Oichi saw Starrk smack him on the back of the head. Grimmjow's sharp reflects caused him to throw a punch but it was easily caught. Grimmjow's eyes widen as he found himself being lifted and thrown up and behind Starrk, landing on the ground. "G-Grimmjow!" Oichi was about to walk to him when Lily grabbed her arm. "It's okay. He's a tough boy." Starrk brushed his hands off. "You idiots. This is a funeral. Show at least a little respect." Ggio and Nirgge got up. "We are sorry sir…" They said. Grimmjow got up and brushed himself off. "You bastard…" Starrk turned to him. "You should know better then to worry Oichi. She could pop out any second with stress you know." Grimmjow looked at Oichi who was holding her stomach. He walked over to her and stopped a few feet away. He reached out to touch her stomach but hesitated. Oichi grabbed his hand and pulled it to her stomach. "Don't be afraid to touch us…" Grimmjow hugs her gently. "Sorry for losing my temper." Oichi smiled. "It's okay. Can we go home now?" Grimmjow nodded and took her hand. "I'll treat you to some Chinese today. You can eat as much as you want." Oichi giggles. "Mmm Chinese food!"
"Hold on a second." Grimmjow and Oichi stopped and looked back at Starrk. He walked up to them. "Oichi. Thank you for coming to the funeral. Thanks to you many of us didn't have to shed a lot of tears. You can blame it on your hormones if you like but I see it differently." He pulled a envelope out his pocket. "Oichi, I want you to have this." Oichi took the envelope. "What is this?" "You will know whenever you open it. I hope you and Grimmjow have a happy life. The world is to big and vast to be lonely you know. Take care of each other and don't let anyone come in between you both." Grimmjow looked at him in confusion. "Wha…" "Lily come on." He turned around and walked off. Lily hugged Oichi and then giggled as she ran off behind Starrk. Oichi looked at the envelope. "I wonder what it is…" Her stomach then starts growling. "Ahhh I need food." Grimmjow shakes his head and they head to the car. In the car, Oichi opened the envelope and two flash drives were in it and a letter. She opened the letter and read it. "Oh..." "What is it?" "This letter...Starrk is leaving." "Leaving?" "This letter says that he is tired of his job and has left the company and he's leaving the city with Lily...do you think that's why he wished us well like that?" Grimmjow frowned. "I guess. If that's true then maybe that's why hes been acting so weird lately." "What do you mean by that?" Grimmjow shook his head. "It's nothing for you to worry about right now. Let's go feed you three." Grimmjow says driving off.
As the days went by it was now February 14th, Valentine's Day. It 8a.m when Oichi woke up. She yawns and sits up carefully. She rubbed the sleep out of her eye and looked to see that Grimmjow wasn't in bed. She sighs as she got out of bed. She was wearing a long grey and white maternity gown. She slipped her feet into her flats and grabbed her housecoat and wobbled out the door holding her back a bit. "Next month and you two will finally be here. I can't wait so I can walk normally again…" Oichi mumbled under her breath. She walked to the stairs and holding the rails she went down step by step. She started smelling something very good. "Mmm I wonder if Jess is cooking."
In Jess's room, she also was just walking up. She was wearing a pair of black shorts and a Harley Quin t-shirt. She yawns and turns over to snuggle up to Ulquiorra who was not there. She frowned and sat up. "Ulquiorra?" She pouted a bit and then got out the bed. It was a bit chilly in the house, so she put some sweat pants over her shorts and some socks on and walked out the room. She was hit with a very yummy smell. "Ooo! I wonder if Oichi is cooking this morning. She shouldn't be though…I'll going to give that lazy man of hers a piece of my mind." She heads to the staircase only to meet Oichi who was out of breath hitting the last step.
"Dammit it all…I hate this…" Oichi says tearing up. "Oichi!?" Oichi looks to see Jess. "What are you doing?" "I'm trying to go downstairs but I'm so damn tired already." Jess smiled. "I thought you were the one cooking. Come on we can walk down together." Oichi sniffed and nodded. "Okay and I thought you were cooking…" Jess shook her head as they linked arms. "No, but Ulquiorra wasn't in bed." "Really? Neither was Grimmjow…you don't think…" Jess sighs. "Maybe but Ulquiorra can't really cook by himself. I learned that a while back. I usually cooked all the meals." Oichi giggled. "Cute. He looks like the type to cook and Grimmjow looks like type to just eat whatever he sees at the store or whatever." The girls laughed as they walked down the last set of stairs and walked into the kitchen.
There they saw that the kitchen was kind of a mess, but the table was set with a huge breakfast ranging from pancakes, waffles, eggs, cut up fruit bowls, grits, toast, cannabin buns, and more. Oichi and Jess eyes widen. "What is going on!?" Jess says. They looked to see Grimmjow and Ulquiorra were at the stove. Grimmjow had a cup of juice in his hand and Ulquiorra was cleaning. "Oh, your up early." Grimmjow says putting the cup on the table. "You're not up until around 10 these days." "What's going on here?" Oichi asked. "Well, the mess was thanks to Ulquiorra. He tried to get up early and cook Jess a Valentines Day breakfast." Jess smiled. "Aw! You did?" Ulquiorra looked over his shoulder and nodded and then went back to washing dishes. "The dude can't cook and burned up the food. I smelled it and came down here and helped, I guess. Decided to make something for my girls to. Kill two birds with one stone. So, comes sit and eat before everything gets cold." Oichi giggled and waste no time sitting at the table. Jess walked over to Ulquiorra and kissed his cheek. "It's the thought that counts love." Ulquiorra sighs. "I wanted to take you out to dinner but I'm afraid I don't have a lot of money to take you to the normal spots." Jess rolls her eyes and hugs him. "Don't be silly. I didn't fall in love with your money. I fell in love with you. You don't need to do anything fancy to impress me. Just being with me makes me happy." She kissed him. Grimmjow gagged slightly as he sat beside Oichi. Oichi leans on him. "Aw, it reminds me of us. I don't know how many times I had to tell you that."
The day went on and each couple had their own plans. Grimmjow and Oichi were going out to watch a movie, eat at restaurant on the beach front, and then end the day at the house together. Ulquiorra and Jess were going out to eat later but that's all Ulquiorra would say.
Grimmjow and Oichi had already left for their date. Jess as just getting out the shower and drying herself off. She was quite excited for what Ulquiorra plan. Downstairs Ulquiorra was wearing a gray sweater and black pants with a few gifts sitting on the couch. He waited until he finally heard Jess coming down. He turned to see her wearing a red sweater with black pants and boots with a gray overcoat sweater. "Sorry it took so long." Jess says checking her hair. "It's no problem." He held up flowers and two gift boxes to her. Jess smiled. "For me?" Ulquiorra nodded. "It's our first Valentines Day together and I asked Oichi what I should get you…she told me I already knew the answer it to." Jess takes the first gift and opened it. It was a box of mix chocolate. She then opened the second box and gasps. She places the chocolate down and took out a new dragon's breath opal. "This is so beautiful but…" She frowned. Ulquiorra took it placed it around her neck. "I promise you. There is no camera in this one. If you want, you can take it somewhere to get it checked." Jess grabbed his hands. "No, its fine…I love it." Ulquiorra looked down at her hands. "It's okay to tell the truth. I won't be hurt by it. I still have to earn back your trust after what I did." Jess nods. "I know and I wasn't lying. I do love it. Now let's go out to eat yeah?"
Grimmjow and Oichi were out and about. The movie Oichi wanted to see was out of tickets because they didn't buy them ahead of time. She was a bit moody about it, but she let it go pretty quickly. So instead of the movie they were going to come back home and spend time alone. Grimmjow had told her that Ulquiorra and Jess weren't going to come back home so why not enjoy their house alone for the time being. They stopped at the supermarket to pick up some things for dinner. There they ran into Ichigo and Orihime.
"Aw! You look like you are just ready to pop!" Orihime says rubbing Oichi's stomach. Oichi giggled as she held Kazui. "Kazui is getting so big! 6 months already!" Orihime smiled as Oichi handed her Kazui. "So cute! He's like a mini Ichigo!" Orihime nodded. "Yup, He gets that a lot. So, what brings you two here?" "Well instead of a movie we are going to home to have a nice romantic dinner." Ichigo scoffs. "With Ulquiorra and Jess?" Grimmjow shook his head. "Na, he's taking her out tonight. They won't be back tonight." "How can you be so sure." "Trust me berry head I know."
"Oichi? Orihime?" They looked to see Rukia and Renji. Beside Rukia was Ichika who was now one years old. Her birthday was on the 10th of February. She spots Grimmjow and she runs to her. "Mimp!" She yells and giggles. Grimmjow chuckles. He had been trying to get her to say Grim but it ended up turning into Me, Mimp, or just M sometimes. "What's up dumpling. Miss me?" Ichika hugged his leg and giggled. "Up!" She says. Grimmjow bends down and picks her up. Renji was frowning at this. 'Why is she so happy to always see him!' He yells to himself. Rukia smiles. "So what are you all doing here?" "Shopping." Orihime says. Rukia looks at Oichi. "It's almost time huh?" Oichi nods. "Yes, I can't wait. I feel like I be waddling when I walk, and my back is always hurting. The twins move around all the time like they want to get out now." Oichi sighs. "It's a lot." Rukia and Orihime chuckle. "It like that sometime." Orihime says. She and Ichigo then looked at each other. "Well while you both are here, we might as well tell you." They looked at them. Orihime held up her hand to show a ring on her finger. "Me and Ichigo are getting married!" Oichi smiled. "How wonderful! Did you just put that ring on?" Orihime giggles. "I did but I didn't think I would run into you both here." Rukia smiles. "Congratulations you two. So, when is the date?" Orihime and Ichigo held hands. "It will be next year in April. That would give us time to get everything worked out and what not. Find a place to have it at, dresses, suits, food, all the good stuff." Oichi claps her hand. "I'm so excited! I'm so happy for you both." Orihime looked her. "Oichi would you mind being a bridesmaid? You and Rukia?" Oichi nodded. "Of course, I would!" Rukia nodded. "Yes, me to. Thank you." Orihime smiled. "A lot of things have happened, but I really want all of my friends here in my wedding." Ichigo kissed her forehead. "That goes for me to I guess." Grimmjow rolls his eyes. "Then count me out. Aint no way I'm standing next to any of your guys in your wedding." Ichigo shot a glare at him. "What was that!? I wasn't even going to ask you!" "Good! I'd say no to your face even if you did!" Ichigo walked up to him. "You wanna go Grimmjow!? Cuz we can go right outside!" "You took the words right of my mouth!"
Ichika frowned and pats Grimmjow on the face. "Nooooooo!" She says. Oichi smiles. "Looks like Ichika doesn't want you to fight." Grimmjow looks at Ichika. "Is that what it is dumpling? You don't want me kicking Ichigo's butt in front of everyone?" Ichika blinks at him and laughs and claps her hand. "Alright then, that settles it." Grimmjow looked at Ichigo. "Your lucky dumping was here because I would have pounded your face into the ground." "Would you stop calling my daughter dumpling!" Renji yells out. "Her name is Ichika!" Rukia frowned and nudged him. "Stop it Renji. There is nothing wrong with him saying that." "It is! Out of all the names he could pick he calls her dumpling!" Oichi rolls her eyes. 'Typical Renji…' Grimmjow was about to say something until Ichika tears up and starts crying. They all frowned and looked at Renji. "Way to go Renji…" Ichigo says signing. Ichika rubs her face with her hands. Grimmjow rubs her head. "Don't cry dumpling. You idiot dad isn't yelling at you." Rukia walked over to him and took an upset Ichika from him. "Ma…." Ichika says through her tears. Rukia hugs her and rubs her back. "It's okay sweetie. Let's get daddy to by you a kids meal okay? Sorry about this you guys. Enjoy your day." She then walked over to Renji and smacks his chest. "Idiot." She then walks off. Renji mumbles something and walks after her. Oichi and Orihime glance at each other. "He'll never learn…" They say together.
Somewhere in the city, at a new Japanese shop, Ulquiorra and Jess were sitting down and eating. Ulquiorra had order Okami Stew for them both. In the middle of the table was a sake cup filled with Jess's favorite Sake drink. They had a pleasant conversation and enjoy each other company. There Ulquiorra also explain about when he started to stalk Oichi.
"I see…so Oichi was the first one to show you any real kindness. That sounds like her." Jess smiles. "I think if you would have taken that step to talk with her again it would have been different. I do understand it though. You were scared to get reject so you watched from the side lines waiting for a chance." Ulquiorra looked down at his soup. "Yes, I wish things could have been different but, there is no point getting down about it now. Being with you I don't feel as lonely as I once did." He placed a hand on his chest. "It's a calming feeling now and I quite enjoy it." He reached out for Jess's hand. She places her hand in it. "I know that you are still sorting out your feelings but, I love you Ulquiorra. I truly do." Ulquiorra closed his eyes and then opened them. He lifted her hand and kissed the back of it before going back to eating. Jess chuckles and also enjoys her meal.
Night overtook the city, at home Grimmjow and Oichi were in the room. Grimmjow was rubbing her feet as she got comfortable on the bed. "Dinner was so yummy! You are so good at cooking." Grimmjow chuckled. "I know. I'm a badass." His hand started to travel up her leg. Oichi's phone went off. She grabbed it and looked at it. "A text from Jess. It says she and Ulquiorra got a hotel and won't be coming home tonight." Grimmjow smirks. "I told ya." Oichi texts Jess back and puts the phone down. She then felt Grimmjow's hand go under her gown. "What are you doing." Grimmjow chuckled and crawled up the bed and kissed her gently. "Let's fool around." He says kissing down to her neck. Oichi bit her lip and then moans out when he kisses the spot under her neck. "G-Grimmjow…we can't." "We can't. I've done my own research you know. You had a healthy pregnancy so far and it isn't going to hurt the twins." He rubbed her stomach. "You know you want to babe." He says kissing her more. "Come on I've held back for nearly two months." Oichi felt herself sliding down on the bed. She looked up to see Grimmjow leaning over her. "H-How can you possibly find me so attractive right now?" "Your super sexy on any given day, nothing will change that now just lay there. I'll do all the work and make you feel great as I always do."
At the hotel, Ulquiorra was sitting on the bed waiting for Jess to come out the bedroom. When they had walked into the room she had quickly rushed into the bathroom and had been in there for a few minutes. They door opened and Jess walked out wearing an emerald velvet Lingerie. She poses in front of the door with a flushing face. "Since you were so sweet to me today, this is your gift from me tonight." She walks over to him. "I…wanted to do this on your birthday day but…" She looks down sadly until Ulquiorra wraps his arms around her waist. "Kiss me." Jess smiled lovingly at him and gave him a passionate kiss.
Over at Nel's she was putting Grayson to bed. Leaning on the door way was Nnoitra. "Hurry it up will ya?" Nel ignored him and kissed Grayson's forehead and walked to the door. She pushed Nnoitra out and closed the door behind her. "Why are you still here." She says sighing. "Well I'm your man now so why wouldn't I be here." Nel rolled her eyes and went to her room. "This was good for a few nights here and there, but we tried this before and it didn't work out. I don't have time to deal with you every day like some child." She opened the door to her room and stopped. "What the hell…" On the bed was a teddy bear, a box of chocolate, and some jewelry. She looked back at Nnoitra who smirked at her. Nel walked up to the bed and grabbed the gifts. "If you think this can fool me into thinking you have changed think again." Nnoitra frowned. "However, it was a nice thought, so I won't put up much a fuss tonight but the moment you even screw up you are out of here point blank." Nnoitra chuckled. "Yeah, yeah, I'll win you over in no time baby."
On the 28th, Oichi and Grimmjow were at the pet store. It was a warm day today and Oichi was wearing a blue solid fitted cami maternity dress with a long cream lace maternity kimono. Oichi wanted a puppy but didn't really like cats and Grimmjow wanted a cat. He didn't really care if he got either one, but it made Oichi feel bad since he rarely asked anything of her so they both decided to get both. One kitten and one puppy. The walked into the pet store to see Jackie, the owner of the shop. Jackie was a tall dark-skinned woman with straight chin length hair, brown eyes and full lips. She was wearing a light blue long sleeve low cut shirt and dark brown and black boots. Jackie was also a good friend of Oichi since she was the one who recommend Riruka and they hit it off really well.
"Good evening Jackie." Oichi says. Jackie turned around. "Ah, hello Oichi and Grimmjow to. Are you here to look for a pet?" Oichi nodded. "Yes, a kitten and a puppy!" Jackie smiled and looked at her stomach. "I see the twins are about to pop right out." Oichi rubbed her stomach. "Yes, they will be here March 20th now or somewhere around the time. Uryu said they might have Grimmjow's stubborn gene and either come out early or come out late. The women laughed as Grimmjow looked around the store. "Kittens and cats are to the left and the puppies and dogs are to the right. I'll come with you Oichi so Grimmjow can have some peace in mind while he is looking for something." Oichi looked at Grimmjow who nodded. "I'd like to see the puppies please." Jackie nodded and led her to the right and Grimmjow went to the left.
Outside the store, a black car with tinted windows was across the street. The window was rolled down slightly. Inside two familiar men were watching the movement of Oichi and Grimmjow. They were the former workers that worked under Grimmjow. Edrad and Di Roy. "Sir, they are currently in the pet store." One man said through his ear piece. "Good…keep me updated and remember the plan." "Of course, sir, you do have our money, right? Messing with Grimmjow is known as a suicided mission…" "Forget about him! There is nothing he will be able to do after I get my hands on his bitch! Now do your jobs!" The two men glanced at each other. "Understood…sir…" When they heard a click, they both sighed out. "I can't believe we are going to do this again…You think he forgot about us?" Di Roy asked. "Have you ever known a man who have betrayed Grimmjow and gotten away with it?" Edrad asked. "We shouldn't do this…I don't want to die." Di Roy says. "Look we need the money to get the hell out this city and all we have to do is to create a distraction to get Grimmjow away long enough to leave the girl alone. It shouldn't be too hard." Edrad says.
In the pet store Oichi was looking at all types of puppies and dogs. Jackie was explaining and telling her about the type of breed they were. Grimmjow on the other hand had found his kitten. It had black fur with blue on the tips, shinny green eyes, it was small with a muscular heart shape like head with a broad forehead, and widely set ears. Grimmjow bends down in front of the section the kitten was in. It was by itself over in a corner away from the others. The kitten's head perked up and looked at Grimmjow. It got up and slowly walked over to him and sat. "You're a loner huh. How about you come and be my pet for a while." The kitten did a soft meow but as Grimmjow went to touch it, it moved it head out the way. "Hmmf, stubborn kitten. Guess we are going to have to get closer or whatever and your cute lookin so maybe Oichi will like you."
One of the workers came over. "Hey, you ready to buy something?" Grimmjow looked to see a young man with a shaved head with a buzzed mohawk in the middle and gray eyes. "Are ya death or something?" The man asked. Grimmjow frowned and stood up. "I didn't say anything yet punk. At least give me a chance to fire back at your dumb ass." "What was that you old geezer? You wanna take this outside?" Grimmjow's eye twitched. "Listen, don't let that mouth of yours get your ass kicked today. I'm not old either I'm 27. I'm here with my girl and we want a cat and a dog. I want this one." He says pointing to the cat. The boy crossed his arms. "You should you can afford that cat 'sir'." He says in a mocking tone. Grimmjow balls his fist trying to contain is anger. "Yes, now give me the damn cat." The boy snuffed out. "Do you and your chick know how to take care of this cat?" "Don't make me repeat myself. Kid. Just give me the cat so I get the fuck out of here!" Grimmjow yelled.
His yelling caught Oichi's and Jackie's attention. Jackie sighed. "I'll be right back Oichi." She walked to Grimmjow and the boy. "Moe stop trying to pick a fight with customers!" She smacked him on the side of his head. "This is why no one wants to come here because you keep doing this! You're lucky I don't fire your punk butt right now!" Moe frowned and snitched his teeth. "I was just making sure your 'customers' had enough money for pets! They always coming in here and picking something and not have the money to buy it and since you don't lower your high prices, I have to make sure they don't…" Oichi walked over. "Um…is everything okay?" Moe turned to her and his face went red. "W-Who are you?" Oichi titled her head slightly. "I'm Oichi, a friend of Jackie's. Grimmjow isn't causing issues for you, is he?" Grimmjow huffed out. "I wouldn't be causing an issue if the brat wouldn't have come for me. Anyways, wobble your sexy ass over here and look at this kitten. I'll be getting it." Oichi pouted. "I don't wobble!" Grimmjow chuckled as she indeed wobbled towards him. "Your so cute." He says kissing her forehead. Oichi pushed him off. "Whatever…where is the kitty?"
Grimmjow pointed down and they looked at the kitten that was looking at Oichi. "…It's…looking at me…" Oichi says in an uneasy manner. Grimmjow rubbed her back. "It's just a kitten babe." Jackie smiles. "So you want this Korat kitten. It fits you. It's a really good kitten, good with children, other pets, and easy to take care off." "I want it." Grimmjow says. Jackie nodded. "The usual price is around 400 dollars but for a dear friend I'll knock of a 150 and give you some extra items for free. Sounds good?" Moe looks at Grimmjow and waited for him to make an excuse. "Alright, you talk cash or card." Jackie smiles. "Both." Moe looked slightly shocked at this. "Wait you really can afford this?" Grimmjow rolled his eyes and ignored Moe. "You pick out something yet?" Oichi nods. "Yes but I wanted your opinion on it."
Jackie looked at Moe. "Go ahead and get the kitten cleaned up and ready to go. Oichi grabbed Grimmjow's hand and pulled her to the puppies. "I don't get why you don't like cats but love dogs." "I had a bad experience with cats…plus papa is allergic to them and mama doesn't like pants at all. So, I really had no pets growing up. She led him to a far holding stage away from the other puppies. She then stopped. "This one!" She says with a lit-up face. Grimmjow looked at the stage and his eyes widen. "What the hell?" In the stage was puppies but not any regular puppies' huge fluffy puppies. "Jackie said they were called Giant Alaskan Malamutes. Someone came in and dropped a hold litter of them off! I know we can't take them all, but I really want one!" Grimmjow rubbed his head. "Don't those dogs get…really big?" "That's why I only want one." They then heard slight barking more like squeaking. They looked to see a cute fluffy puppy with white and brown fur, wagging his tail, looking at them. Oichi's eyes sparkled. "Pleaseeee! Look how cute it is!" Grimmjow chuckled. "Fine. We can get him." Like it knew what was happening the puppy wagged its tail happily and barked more.
As Moe got the new additions ready, Jackie handed Oichi and Grimmjow a need to know guild about their pets. She went over certain information and recommend good vets for them to go to. For Grimmjow Jackie gave him a specially formulated cat food, some toys, a cute light blue bed, a litter box, and a list of cleaning supplies. For Oichi it was the same but for puppies. When Moe was done he brought them out in carriers. Grimmjow was taking all the items to the car. Oichi smiled at Moe. "Thank you so much for your help." Moe's face went red. "S-Sure…no problem." Jackie shook her head. "Stop getting all flustered. As you can see Oichi is very much in love with her man and carrying idiot." Moe frowned and looked at Oichi's stomach. "I'm not blind you know." Oichi rubs her stomach. "Do you wanna feel? They are moving around today." Moe placed the carrier down and rubbed Oichi's stomach. He felt a kick and his eyes lit up in excited. "W-Wow! Does that hurt!?" Oichi shakes her head. "No, they tickle at this point so long as they stay off my bladder. They are usually active at night but when we get hungry, they also start moving. "Wow…oh wow! That's cool! Jackie laughed. "Is it that fascinating to you?" Moe's face turned red and it removed his hand and coughed out. "No, I was just caught off guard that's all." He says putting a little bass in his voice.
When everything was packed in the car, Oichi thanks Jackie and she and Grimmjow heads out. "What do you want to eat?" Oichi hums out. "Tacos! No…Italian…wait wait…Burgers! Yes! Burgers with a lot of pickles and soy sauce!" Grimmjow chuckled. "Alright." He opened the door for her and helped her in." "We can stop and get something to tide you over, right now I want to take them to vet and get them checked out." Oichi nodded. Grimmjow closed the door and walked over to the other side, got in and drove off.
Ulquiorra was at the house, using Oichi's laptop with her permission. Jess was upstairs sleeping from a late shift she had to do. He was looking up a house for him and Jess. He didn't enjoy sharing a house and eating off Oichi. Plus, Oichi and Grimmjow would need more room when they start to have more kids. Ulquiorra stopped scrolling. 'Kids…' He remembered the words he said to Jess all those months ago about not wanting kids. Seeing Oichi and Nel and the others he couldn't help but to start to crave for that as well. He shook his head. "No, first comes the house. Then the rest will follow after." He leans on his elbow. "If we did have a child…I would hope it looks more like Jess then me…"
The day rolled on by and it was hitting near 7pm. Oichi and Grimmjow were just coming out of the vets and had gotten all the proper shots and whatever else was needed. They had also stopped by and got collars for pets. Grimmjow named his kitten Pantera and Oichi named her puppy Damien. "Grimmjow was putting the carriers in back seat, while Oichi was digging in her purse for something. She had saved a snack from earlier but couldn't find it. "Oh man, I really wanted that, my purse isn't even that big…" Grimmjow chuckled. "You already ate it babe." Oichi pouted. "Really? Oh man…" She sighs out. Grimmjow kissed her forehead. "I'll make you a big dinner when we get back to the house okay?" Oichi nodded and they shared a kiss.
While they kissed Di Roy, in a black sweater and hood over his face was peaking around the corner. He gulped as he pulled the hood down as far as it could go. He walked around the corner and kept his head down. He walked past Oichi and in a swift movement he snatched Oichi's purse out her hand and he took off. Oichi gasps. "My purse!" Grimmjow frowned. "Stay here. I'll get it back." He took off chancing Di Roy. Oichi was about to get back in the car when a hand touched the truck. "Well, well, well…look do we have here." Oichi looked to see Luppi smiling. "Hello there Oichi. Miss me?" Oichi sighed. "Luppi what do you want. Shouldn't you be out and about doing something other then bothering me?" Luppi bit his lip and glared at her. "We have some unfinished business to take care off." "No, we don't. Look can you please just leave me alone?" Luppi walked up to her and chuckled. "I could but where's the fun in that." Suddenly Oichi felt something sharp pressed up against her stomach. She looked down to see that Luppi had a blade. "Now, if you don't want me to carve you and those babies out, you will follow me." Luppi says with a evil smile.
Down the street, Di Roy was running for his life. 'Crap! Crap! Crap!' He yelled in his mind. Behind him Grimmjow was only inches behind him. "You bastard! Get back here!" He yelled out. 'Edrad where the hell are you! If he catches me, I'm dead!' Grimmjow reached out and almost had him but his hood, when out of nowhere, Edrad came out and close lined Grimmjow using his own momentum. Grimmjow landed on his back and couched out as he held his throat. Edrad cracked his knuckles. "Not going to lie, it felt good doing that." He went after Di Roy who was still running. "Yo! Di Roy! Calm down I got him!" Edrad called after him. Di Roy came to a stop and sighs out. He then slinks down to the ground and breathes out heavily. "I thought I was going to die." Edrad chuckled. "Me to, I forgot how much of a beast he was. Come, I knocked the wind out of him a bit but it won't keep him down for long. Let's go meet up with Luppi. Hopefully he got the girl and we can collect our money." Di Roy nodded until his eyes widen in fear. "E-E-E-E-Edraddd…" He says shaking. "Huh What?" He turned around and was welcome to a fist in the jaw. Edrad fell to the ground next to Di Roy. Di Roy shook in fear as Grimmjow walked to him. The look in his eyes was calm and yet filled with so much murder. "Before I rip your heads off your shoulders you are going to tell me everything." He says in low voice. Di Roy backs up to the wall as Grimmjow closed in on him. He felt something warm running down his pants and right as Grimmjow reaches out to him he let's out a scream.
In a small abandon building in the back alleys, hidden from view. Inside Oichi was sitting on the floor with a cut mark on her cheek. She had said a smart comment to Luppi and he had cut her to show he wasn't playing. She held her stomach as Luppi paste back and forth. "Where are those idiots! I swear I can't count on any of those losers! No matter then, it's not like I can handle this on my own." He looked back at Oichi and held up the knife. "Why are you doing this?" Oichi asked. "Why? That should be easy. You ruined my life. Thanks to that stupid stunt of yours I lost my position…" "That you stole from Grimmjow! You didn't even earn your keep!" Oichi blurts out. Luppi growls, walked up to her and back hands her. He then grabbed her by her hair. "You listen to me bitch. This is all your fault! You cost me my job. You made me a laughing stock! You embarrassed me and laughed in my damn face while you did it! I'll make you play for all of it!" In his crazed anger he dropped the knife and raised his fist. "I'll teach you a fucking lesson for ever crossing me!"
At the house, Jess was up now and was enjoying a Dr. Pepper. Her legs were on Ulquiorra's lap while he was flipping though the channels. "How long have Oichi and Grim been gone?" Jess asked. "A few hours or so. They went to buy some pets today." Jess giggled. "I can't wait to see what they picked. Knowing Oichi she might pick a puppy." "Yes, I do know about her dislike of cats. Why is that?" Jess sighs. "When she was little, she tried to feed a stray cat in an alley but when she did a whole pack of cats pop out and attacked her for the food. She got scratched up pretty badly. I remember when Danni called me and my mom and told us about it." Jess leans back. "She had a fear of them but through out the years she's dealt with the trauma. She while she doesn't like them, she has learned to tolerate them or keep her distance." Ulquiorra hums out. "I see. That's a bad experience for her." Jess nodded. "Yes, but she's dealing with it in her own way. If she gets a kitten, she might grow more comfort in it." There was a knock at the door. Jess got up and went to answer it. Opening it she saw Nel and Grayson. "Hey Nel. Hi Grayson." "Hi!" Grayson says. He then runs past her. "Daddy!" Jess giggled. "He's not home yet. Nel walked in. "I figured. I know him and Oichi went out today." Grayson was running around the house. "Daddy! Daddy! Come!" He says looking under the table. "He's so cute." Jess says. Nel laughs. "Yes, if only he looked more like me he'd be cuter." They laughed and went to the couch. "Hey Ulquiorra. Still looking for a job?" "For the most part." "Well why don't you work with Oichi? I heard her fashion shop is getting ready." "I don't do fashion." "I know you don't, but you are good with book keeping. You can help her keep all of the money things straight and keep her from sighing into and legal loops. You are known for that." Ulquiorra looks at her then back at the TV. "I suppose I will talk to her about it when she gets back." Nel nodded. "Good! I think if Grimmjow can make a life without that job then you can as well. You got Jess behind you after all." Jess smiles and kisses his cheek. "I'm always here to support you hun." "Yes, thank you for that."
Just then Jess's phone went off. She reached over and answered. "Hello?" "Jess. It's Grimmjow. Give the phone to Ulquiorra." "Huh? Why don't you just call his phone." "Just…give him the phone…" Grimmjow said in a unusual calm voice. Jess frowned. No matter how calm it was she could tell something was wrong. She handed the phone to Ulquiorra. "Grimmjow…" Ulquiorra took the phone. "Yes?" Jess and Nel watched Ulquiorra as he stayed silent. "I see. Where are you now." Ulquiorra closed his eyes. "Alright. I cannot promise you that but I will try." He hangs up and looks down at the phone. "What did he want?" Nel asked. Jess held her chest. "Love…?"
Ulquiorra sighed. "Oichi has gone missing." Jess's eyes widen along with Nel's. "M-Missing!?" Jess got up. "What do you mean missing! What the hell is Grimmjow doing! Missing how!" "Calm down Jess." Ulquiorra says. "Don't TELL ME to calm down!" Jess snaps at him. Her snap was retaliated with a cold look from Ulquiorra. "Jessica. Calm. Down." Jess shivered and bit her lip. "Grimmjow knows where she is and is going to her now. Seems like Luppi is behind this." Nel frowns and gets up. "Luppi that bastard! He doesn't know how to let things go! He is so dead!" "Who is Luppi?" Jess asked. "A sly and prissy man who set Grimmjow and Oichi up to send them to jail. He then stole both their jobs and wasted no time rubbing it in their faces. However, Oichi finally got him back and took all of his workers and customers and the shop got closed down. Ever since then the prick has been blaming all of his ups and downs on her!" Nel grabs her keys and goes to the door. "Where are you going?" Ulquiorra asked. "Where does it look like! I'm going to find Oichi!" Jess walks to the door with her. "I'm going as well. I can't sit by and do nothing while that guy has her!" Ulquiorra got up. "Grimmjow wants us to stay here and…" "Fuck what that man says! I'm finding Oichi! Grayson let's go!" Nel yelled. "Okay mama." Grayson says running from the kitchen. Jess gave Ulquiorra a pleading look. He sighed. "Alright then…I can't lie and say that I wish to also get my hands on Luppi." Jess nods and grabs her keys.
In the building, Oichi was laying on the ground battered and bruised up. Luppi was towering over her breathing heavily. "I can't stand you. I want to kill you right now but Aizen wants you back alive for now. You might not know this, but you have caused a lot of damage to the company." He bends down and grabs Oichi's by her hair again. Her face was swollen from his viscous beating. "After I give you to him, I'll get my title, power, and money back. Then when he is done with you, I'll make sure no one will ever see you again." He drops her and walks off. "Where are those fools at…I want to get out of this disgusting place."
Oichi twitched as she felt something wet between her legs. She opened one of her eyes and stated to breath heavily as she realized what happened. Luppi, hearing her turned around and saw his dress getting soak. Luppi smirked and walked back to her. "Aw, did your water break?" He places a foot on her stomach. "How about I help you deliver the little bastards?" He raised his foot ready to stomp on her stomach. "N-No…" Oichi whimpers out as tears came to the corner of her eyes. "Eh? What was that?" "P-Please. Don't hurt…my babies…" She says moving her hand to her stomach. "You can do whatever you want to me but please…don't hurt them…I'll do anything…" She says crying out. Luppi chuckled and squats down in front of her face. "Anything huh. So, for example, when you mean anything…" He held up the knife. "You mean I can stab you and you won't cry out?" Oichi bit her lip. "Okay then, since we are still waiting, let's play a game. I'll stab you anywhere and if you don't scream out, I'll leave your kids alone." He placed the blade to her throat. "However, if you do scream then I'd have no choice but to let the kids have a little fun."
Out in the town, Nel was driving around the city looking for Grimmjow and Oichi. Grimmjow wasn't answering his phone at all and they had found the car at the vet. Since it was closed, they couldn't ask if the owner saw Oichi or not. Because Damien and Pantera were still in the back Jess decided to take them back to the house and come back to join Nel. Nel was in full panic mode and ended up calling Ichigo. She had asked him not to say anything to Orihime so she wouldn't be in panic also. Ichigo then joined in on the search.
Emotions started to run high when an hour or so passed. They couldn't find Oichi and Grimmjow was still silent. Jess, Ulquiorra, Nel, and Ichigo were all outside the vet. Jess was pacing and tearing. "Where could she be! What is he doing her! Oh no the twins…she's so close to her due date they can come any time." She balls her fist up and hits the wall of the vet, cracking the wall. "I'll destroy that man!" She yells out in anger. "Jess calm down please. You're not helping with your rage boiling over." Jess glares at Ichigo. "Then what am I supposed to do!" "Wait…" Ulquiorra says. They looked at him to see him on his phone. "What?" "I got a message from Grimmjow and he is sending me the location where Oichi is." "How did he find out?" Jess asked. Ulquiorra looked at her. "Using his standard methods…you don't want to know…let's go." Jess frowned. 'His standard methods…' Ichigo pats her shoulder. "Best not think about. Come let's go. Oichi needs us." Jess nods and gets in the car, they all zoomed off following the directions.
Back at the building, Oichi laid still. She had been stabbed and slashed with the blade on her arm, left leg, her hands and foot but she did not scream out once. Her labor pains were starting and even then, she didn't make a sound when the contractions started. She dares not say anything with the hopes of saving her babies. Luckily for her, Luppi's sick came was interrupted when someone walked in. They were the former workers of Grimmjow, the ones who set him up, Shawlong, Yylfordt, and Nakeem
Shawlong looked at Oichi and frowned. "You sure had your fun…Aizen won't give you much if you kill her." Luppi wipes the blood off his hands. "Oh, shut up. Where are the other two?" Yylfordt looked around. "They are here yet? That's strange." Shawlong crossed his arms. "Well they were tasked with distracting Grimmjow. That is no easy task. Especially when it is getting him away from the girl." Nakeem walks up to Oichi and noticed her stain-soaked dress. "Looks like she's in labor. I'm surprised she isn't losing her mind or something." Luppi chuckled. "I told her if she screamed, I'll hurt her kids. It's amazing the pain a mother would do to keep her children safe. I'm almost touched if I wasn't so disgusted by her." "You know Luppi, I would almost say you are just as disturbed as Grimmjow." Luppi frowned. "Don't compare me to him. Losing his job because he got pussy whipped by some whore. It's sad really. How low he has fallen. Nakeem kept looking at Oichi. "You said she won't scream? No matter what?" Luppi shrugs. "That's what I told her." Nakeem chuckled and grabbed Oichi by her arm. Oichi's eyes widen as pain shot through her arm but she didn't say a word. Nakeem chuckled and dropped her. He then grabbed her lace kimono and ripped it off. "What are you doing?" Shawlong says. "I want to hear her scream duh. All the crap Grimmjow put us through I think I'll take my aggression out on her." He pulls at Oichi's dress ripping it from the back and around her breasts. Oichi had tears coming down her eyes but she endured the pain. So long as he didn't touch her stomach, she didn't care what he did to her. 'Grimmjow…please…please hurry up and find us…'
There was a knock on the door to the building. "Looks like they are finally here." Luppi says. Yylfordt went to the door and opened it. Edrad was standing there with a blank look in his eyes. "It took you long enough. How did it go?" Edrad looked at Yylfordt. "It's…done…" He says. Yylfordt raised his eyebrow. "What?" Just then a blood stain appeared in the middle of his chest. "Edrad?" A hand blade burst through his chest and hit Yylfordt right in his throat. Yylfordt eyes widen as he blood came out his mouth. The blade was pulled from his throat and was removed back from Edrad's chest who feel face first on the floor. Shawlong, Nakeem, and Luppi jumped up as they watched Grimmjow walked in. His forearm was red with blood, it was smeared on his face as well as the front of his shirt. He had a mad blood thirty look. He spot Nakeem near Oichi and in a quick movement he rushed towards him with the blade. Nakeem tried to move out the way but Grimmjow was way to quick. Grimmjow grabbed Nakeem by his head. "What the fuck do you think your doing?" Nakeem opened his mouth but Grimmjow snapped his neck before he could say anything. Grimmjow looks down at Oichi and bends to her. "Hey babe. Sorry I'm late." Oichi sniffed. "T-The twins…" Grimmjow looked at her dress. "Can you hold on a little longer for me?" Oichi nodded. Grimmjow rubs her swollen cheek. "I'll be quick." He got up and looked at Luppi and Shawlong. "You two…" He spines the blade in his hand. "You both have sighed your death wish…" Grimmjow says walking to them slowly.
Jess and the others arrived at the building and jumped out. Jess reached the door when she stopped and gasped out at Di Roy body. "W-What…" Nel and Ichigo rushed past her ignoring the bodies. Nel even stepped on Edrad's body without a care. "Oichi!" Ulquiorra grabbed Jess's arm. "His standard work. Let's go." Jess frowned as they stepped over the bodies. They looked to see Shawlong beaten to death and a blade in head but no Luppi in sight. Grimmjow was holding Oichi. "Is she…okay?" Nel asked. "She's gone into labor." Ichigo was calling Uryu as fast as he could. Jess raced over to them finally pushing the sight of the bodies out her mind. "Oichi!? Oichi!?" She tears up more when she sees Oichi's condition. "O-Oh no…" Ulquiorra looked around. "Where is Luppi?" "Gone…" Grimmjow says. He picks Oichi up. "I have to get her to the hospital. "Go on." Ulquiorra says. "I'll clean up your mess as usual." Ichigo rushed to Grimmjow. "Let's go Uryu is waiting on us now!" Grimmjow nodded and ran out with Ichigo. Nel was behind them. Jess looked at Ulquiorra. "What are you going to do?" "Go be with Oichi." "But…" "Go." Ulquiorra says. Jess sighs and nods and runs out the building.
At the hospital, Oichi was taken to the back and Grimmjow and the others were told to stay in the waiting room. Toshiro and the others were called, and they came to take a statement from Grimmjow. Luckily, Nel had an extra shirt for Grimmjow and had him change out of it so Toshiro wouldn't ask to many questions about it.
Orihime came with Grayson, who was dropped off earlier, and Kazui. "Ichigo? What's going on!?" Grayson spotted Grimmjow. "Daddy!" Nel grabbed him. "Not now sweetie." "No, mama! Daddy!" "Grayson. Not now." Grayson pouted and crossed his arms. Orihime went to Ichigo. "What happened!? Where is Oichi?" Toshiro was writing something down. "Calm down Orihime. I need to hear what Grimmjow has to say." "There isn't much to fucking say! Luppi took Oichi while some goons kept me distracted! He beat her, cut her for God sakes she went into labor! So instead of question me go out there and find the fucker already!" Grimmjow yelled. "Calm down. I know your upset, but do you know where Luppi could have gone." "No! It's not like I keep tabs with that fag!" Grimmjow ruffles his hair. "DAMMIT! What the hell is wrong with me! I shouldn't have left her! I shouldn't have…I could have…" He grits his teeth and tightens his fist so hard that it started to bleed. Jess got up and grabbed his arm. "Grimmjow calm down please. Everything is going to be okay. Uryu hasn't failed us before and he won't now. Oichi and the twins will be okay." Grimmjow looks down and snatches away from her. He goes to sit down and places his hand in his face.
Toshiro sighs. "I think I have what I need for now. We will get him. For now, keep me updated on Oichi and her condition. I would like to talk to her." He says leaving. Jess sat back down and squeezes her hands together. 'Oichi, Naomi, Alisha…please be okay…'
Minutes later Florina and Izzy came rushing in. Hisagi had told them the jest of what was happening. Without saying a word, they went to Grimmjow who still had his face in his hand. Florina sat to the left side of him and Izzy sat to the right. Izzy took his free hand, cleaned it, from where he was bleeding and held it. Florina rubs his back, smoothing him out. Rukia and Renji came. Ichika was with Byakuya. Surprisingly, Nnoitra came. He sat beside Nel and wrapped and arm around the chair. Nel frowned but she leaned on him and turned her face on his chest as tears leaked out. Everyone just sat there in silence as they waited on the news of Oichi and the twins.
Around 1a.m March the 1st, Uryu came to the waiting room. He saw everyone but Grimmjow and Jess awake. "Grimmjow…Jess…" Grimmjow was sitting up with Florina and Izzy leaning on his shoulders sleep. He carefully moves them so he wouldn't wake them and gets up. Jess follows and they leave with Uryu. "How is she?" Grimmjow asked. "She's sleeping. The cuts and the slashes weren't deep, but she won't be able to use her left hand much until it heals. The swelling on her face has gone down and will smooth out in a day or two. It might be hard for her to talk and eat for a while." Grimmjow grips his fist. "The twins…" He says almost scared to asked. Uryu smiles and leads them to a window. "You can see for yourself." Jess and Grimmjow looked around the room before they spotted the twins. Jess smiled. "Oh my! So cute!" The twins had Grimmjow's hair with Oichi's purple streams and light brown skin. One twin was awake and looking around she had Oichi's red eyes. The other twin was sleeping peacefully. Grimmjow felt his chest swell up and he placed his head on the window. 'Thank God…' Jess smiles at him. "See, I told you they will be okay." She then turned to Uryu. "When can we see Oichi?" "In a second, the nurses are moving her into her room now. Room 430, the private wings. Jess nodded and then looked at Grimmjow. "Grimmjow you should go see her. I'll let everyone know." Grimmjow nodded and walked off the room.
The next day, in Oichi's room, she was up and looking at her babies in the bassinet. She then turned to Grimmjow and smiles at him. "You make pretty babies." She says in a soft voice. Grimmjow chuckled. "I told you they would come out cute like me. Have I ever lied to you?" He grabs her hand. "Do you remember anything that happened?" "Yeah, I remember it all…" Grimmjow sighs. "Toshiro want's answers…I don't want you to cover the truth I want you to tell him everything you can remember." Oichi nods. "I do admit that I blacked out after I saw you, so I don't know what happened after that. Sorry." Grimmjow kisses the back of her hand. "Just tell him what you know. I don't want something like this to happen again. For an idiot like Luppi to pull this out of his ass I can't stand it." "He said something about I was causing issues for Aizen." "He did?" Oichi nodded. "I guess he's holding a grudge since I stole you and the others away haha." Grimmjow frowned. "Oichi this is no laughing matter. If he is going this far just to get you then…" "It's okay." Grimmjow sighs. "It's not…" "It is. I have you to protect me and out little girls. You gotta be our strong daddy and hubby now so don't slack off." Grimmjow cracks a smile. "I'm trying to be serious here but your right. I won't let anything happen to my girls." He leans up and kisses her. They then looked back at the twins and watched them sleep.