AN: So funny story...when I posted this to Wattpad on Friday, I accidentally deleted it. So I had to wait until Monday to upload it again lol. But it's here now, and I hope you're excited to find out what happened to Ichigo. Enjoy! ^^

Chapter Seven

Byakuya paced back and forth. "Lyla!" He called. The pink haired servant appeared instantly.

"Yes, Byakuya-sama?"

"Have you found anything yet?" He stopped pacing and stared at her.

Lyla bowed. "No, Byakuya-sama. I searched the area for any clues. But there was nothing..." She bowed her head in shame.

Byakuya ran a hand through his hair and continued pacing. "Why would he leave without telling anyone? He shouldn't have been so reckless."

"I'll search some more, Byakuya-sama." At her master's nod she disappeared.

Byakuya sat down at his desk and let out a deep breath. "Where did you go, Ichigo?"

It was completely dark. Ichigo wasn't sure if his eyes were open or closed. The air was still, and there was a ringing in his ears from the silence.

He sat up and felt a rough, scratchy blanket under him. Getting to the edge of the blanket he felt the floor, cold and stone. 'Where am I?' As he shifted around he found that he was still dressed in his own clothes. 'Thank goodness.'

There was a loud squeak as a door opened and light flooded the room. Ichigo groaned and covered his eyes, letting them slowly adjust. He blinked a few times and looked at the figure standing in the doorway.

"Kurosaki-san, Aizen-sama has sent me to take you to him. Come with me." The expressionless voice floated through the room.

"Ulquiorra..."

"Come now." He said impatiently.

Ichigo rolled his eyes and stood up, shivering as his bare feet touched the chilled floor. He made sure he looked as proper as he could as he followed the Espada through the hallways.

'How did they find me? How did they know where I was? Why did they take me?'

Once they arrived he looked around at the few people gathered. He was relieved to see that Grimmjow and Nnoitra weren't among them. Ulquiorra stood next to Syazellapporo, Starrk, and Hallibel. Aizen sat in his throne with the two ex captains at his sides. Gin gave his creepy fox-like smile, and Kaname stared forward blankly.

"So, Ichigo-kun. How are you doing? I hope you're comfortable here." Aizen's deep voice wrapped around him, and he shivered. He could feel the power in this man.

He shrugged. "It's too dark and cold." He tried to keep eye contact, but the stare chilled his core, and he looked away.

Aizen grinned. "Really? That's too bad...We'll have to get you something more comfortable." He stood up and slowly made his way to Ichigo. "You wanna know why you're here?"

Ichigo shook his head. "I don't really care. My friends will come for me."

Aizen hummed and walked circles around the orangette.

Ichigo swallowed. "How did you find me?"

The ex captain laughed softly and stopped behind him. "I've been watching you for a while now. Ever since I saw you break into the Seireiti, I've been so fascinated with you." He took a step closer and, being much taller than ichigo, looked down at him. He moved a piece of hair off of Ichigo's neck, seeing goosebumps rise to the surface.

"Join me. Why should your immense power be wasted on such weaklings? I can help you control your hollow, and make you ten, no, a hundred times stronger than you are now."

Ichigo shook his head. "I'd rather die than join you."

Aizen chuckled evilly and leaned in to whisper, making sure no one else could hear. "You'd kill your child, your innocent child, just so you don't have to join me? You're even more cruel than I am."

Ichigo stiffened and held his breath, shaking. "How..how did you..."

"I'm more powerful than you'd ever imagine. I can feel them..." He slid a hand around Ichigo's body and placed it on his stomach, rubbing slowly.

Ichigo's body quivered. "I..."

Aizen pulled away. "I'll give you a few days to think about it." He walked back to his throne and sat down. "Ulquiorra, take Ichigo to the room next to mine. Make sure he has anything he needs."

Ulquiorra came forward and bowed. "Yes, Aizen-sama." He led Ichigo away.

Once they were gone Gin frowned. "Shouldn't we keep a closer eye on him? He may fight back."

Aizen grinned. "Trust me. He won't be fighting back. Once his friends come to take him in a few days let them. Kill no one. He'll come back to me, you'll see." He cackled madly.

Lyla searched around when her senses picked up something. It was by the area Ichigo had been the night before. She felt something, something familiar and very, very bad. She flash stepped back to Byakuya's home and found her master at his desk in his study.

"Byakuya-sama, I've found something. I felt a spirit signature. It was...Ichimaru Gin."

"Ichimaru Gin?" He asked. "So he's with Aizen sosuke..."

Lyla nodded solemnly. "Shall we get a team together?"

Byakuya stood up. "Yes, I will go see the Head Captain now."

Lyla bowed and flash stepped away.

Byakuya quickly made his way to the Captain meeting room. Once he was allowed entry he walked up to the large, throne-like chair at the end of the room. He bowed his head a little.

"Head Captain."

"Byakuya Kuchiki-taichou. To what do I owe this visit?" He grumbled.

"My most trusted servant has told me that Kurosaki Ichigo is missing, and that he was taken by Ichimaru Gin."

"Hmm, this is very serious. Are you one hundred percent certain this is what happened?"

"Yes, Head Captain, I am."

"Very well. You must gather a team, ones that you deem fit for this mission. Report back to me when you are ready."

Byakuya bowed again and left. He made his way back home and sent out Hell butterflies to Unohana-taichou, Hanatarou, Hitsugaya-taichou, Kisuke Uruhara, and Yoruichi. He sent the last one begrudgingly. He didn't want to see the cat-woman again so soon.

They all, except Uruhara, met in the meeting room. Byakuya stepped forward. "Head captain, these are the few I've decided to take on this mission, with the addition of Kisuke Uruhara."

The Head Captain grumbled. "Kisuke Uruhara...haven't heard that name in years. Very well. You shall meet with Kisuke Uruhara in the world of the living, and he will take you to Hueco Mundo. Come back when you are finished."

Byakuya bowed and the group followed him out. "Gather anything you need and meet back at the main gate in one hour." The soul reapers nodded and flash stepped away. "Lyla, you're coming with us. I'll need your skills."

She bowed lowly. "Yes, Byakuya-sama."

End Chapter Seven

AN: I'm not sorry.