AN: Here's the next chapter of the story. Don't forget to vote or comment. I love hearing what you guys have to say! Enjoy!

Also, I hope everyone knows that this story isn't all cupcakes and rainbows. There's nothing like rape, but there is some language and implied sexual things in this chapter.

Chapter Eight

Ichigo was bored. All he did all day was sit in his room and do nothing. He wasn't really complaining because he didn't want anyone to bother him but he was just so bored. Ulquiorra had given him a change of clothes and, having no choice, put the new clothes on. Now he looked like one of them.

As he was staring out the window he heard his door squeak open. Fully expecting it to be Ulquiorra, he was rendered speechless as he turned and saw Grimmjow standing there. "Uhh..."

The blue haired man grinned and walked in, closing the door behind him. "Ya just that happy to see me?"

Ichigo shook his head and scowled. "What the hell do you want?" He unconsciously moved back a little, shielding his stomach.

Grimmjow watched for a few minutes. "Guess they were right. You are pregnant."

Ichigo gasped. "How...did you know?"

Grimmjow smirked. "Well ya just confirmed it. But Aizen told Syazel who told me. Didn't know you were in ta dudes." He moved closer and sat next to Ichigo on the bed. He felt Ichigo stiffen and he cackled. "Don't worry. I'm not here ta hurt ya or yer brat. I just wanted ta talk."

Ichigo scoffed. "Yeah, right. Like you ever want to 'just talk.'"

Grimmjow sneered. "Shut up. Seriously though. When yer little friends come to save ya, Aizen's gonna let 'em, because he believes yer gonna come back to him. But what he don't know is that me an' a few other Espada don't want nothin' to do wit his plans. He promised us power and life, but we ain't livin'. We're stuck her wit him."

Ichigo thought about this for a few seconds. "Why are you telling me this?"

The blue haired man scratched the back of his head and shifted uncomfortably. "Because when you get saved, we're gonna give ourselves up. We don't wanna be here anymore."

"Wow, how unlike you to just give yourselves up like that." Ichigo laughed.

Grimmjow's cheeks reddened a tiny bit in embarrassment. "I don't like it, but it's what we gotta do."

Ichigo smiled at the sincerity in his voice and put a hand in Grimmjow's arm, trusting he wouldn't hurt him. "Thank you for telling me."

They looked at each other until Ichigo looked away. "So who's all coming?"

Grimmjow cleared his throat. "Me, Syazel, Ulquiorra, Starrk, and Gin."

"Gin? What the hell? I thought he was completely loyal to Aizen."

"Well, he misses his little Izu-chicky." He laughed maniacally.

Ichigo laughed softly. "Makes sense."

They sat in silence for a few minutes, actually enjoying each other's company for once. "We won't follow anyone in the Seireitei but you. We know you're as strong as Aizen, but you're also pregnant. One thing we've never done is kill children. We'll protect you."

Ichigo blushed and looked down. "Thank you."

Grimmjow stood up. "Well, I should go. Don't want anyone to miss me. I'll see you around." He walked to the door and opened it, instantly stiffening. "A-Aizen-sama."

The orange haired teen tensed and pretended not to hear.

"Grimmjow, what a surprise." The smirk on his face told them nothing.

All the man could do was nod.

"Run along now. I have some things to discuss with Ichigo-kun."

Grimmjow bowed and walked away quickly.

Aizen stepped into the room and shut the door a little harder than necessary. Ichigo flinched. "So, what was he in here for?"

Ichigo shrugged. "We just talked."

Aizen hummed. "What about?"

Ichigo bristled. "You're not my owner. I don't have to tell you anything."

"You're right." Aizen sat next to the teen and put an arm around his shoulders. "Why so tense, hm? Relax a bit." He whispered, breath ghosting over Ichigo's ear.

Ichigo scowled. "What the hell do you want?"

Aizen chuckled. "I just wanted to ask you how you're doing. How is your baby?"

Ichigo tensed and looked away. "Fine. I'm not in pain and they seem to be calm." Before he could stop himself he smiled fondly at the thought.

Aizen moved a strand of hair behind the teen's ear, and the orange haired male snapped back to reality. He pulled away. "Don't touch me..."

"Why not? Saving yourself for Byakuya?"

Ichigo gasped and looked at the ex-captain with wide eyes. "Wh-What..? I-I don't..." He blushed and shook his head. "I-It's not like that."

"Hmm? Is it not? Dressing up for him for dinner is nothing? You looked so beautiful." His voice dropped to a whisper.

"Th-Thats not..." He paused. "How do you know all this?"

"I told you, Ichigo. I've been watching you for a long time. I know everything about your life. I wonder if the father of your child knows you're missing yet. Oh wait, no one knows you're pregnant so no one can tell him." Aizen chuckled and put a hand on Ichigo's waist, pulling him closer.

"Why haven't you told Byakuya? You scared he's not going to love you because you're having another man's child? Scared he'll think you're disgusting for going around from man to man-"

"Shut up!" Ichigo jumped from the bed and swung his arm, backhanding Aizen across the face. He breathed heavily, staring at the red handprint slowly fading in on the man's cheek.

Aizen laughed like a mad man and rose from the bed, wrapping a hand around Ichigo's neck and pinning him to the wall. When he spoke it was a growl, concealed rage brimming at the surface. "Listen here, you little bitch. You better learn that I am not a man to anger. You may be pregnant, and I may favor you over anyone else, but I will not hesitate to put you in your place. Got it?" His voice didn't raise a bit, only grew in intensity.

Ichigo whimpered and gripped Aizen's wrists, choking out a "yes".

Aizen let out a breath and loosened his grip, grabbing Ichigo before he fell. He ran a hand through the orange hair soothingly while the teen coughed and got his breath back.

Ichigo felt too weak to fight the embrace, hating himself for liking it. 'Better this than being choked.' He sighed and let the warmth envelop him.

Aizen gave a secret grin.

Chapter End

AN: Okay, let me explain a few things. The reason why I chose to write about the small group of Espada and Gin is because those are my favorite and I always wanted to see them switch sides.

Also, there is nothing romantic or sexual between Ichigo and Grimmjow. I just love their relationship as best friends.

Also also, I know there wasn't any of Byakuya's side but we'll get to that next chapter so be patient. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed!