Chapter Three: Taken

Two months after the incident Sara was strolling through the Kuchiki grounds trying to clear her head from her latest nightmare. She was amazed how vividly they remained burned into her memory. She could still remember perfectly her first nightmare. Each dream started the same; she was young, around 12, it was the day she met Gin. She had been on her own training developing techniques that should be beyond her years when he had surprised her. The first words he ever spoke to her were, "You seem a little young to be attempting that technique." Sara had gasped spinning to see who the intruder was.

"What the heck do you think you're doing sneaking up on a girl like that?!" she practically screamed at him. "And how long have you been there?!"

"Long enough," the boy said, "but don't worry I won't tell anyone what I saw."

After he said those words the dream would change. Each dream was never exactly the same, but they all had the same beginning and end. It was the middle that would change. Sometimes she would relive the happy moments she had shared with Gin. Like how he would sometimes show up at her door just because he thought she needed someone to talk to. More often then not, however, the middle of her dreams were flashes of either when she saw Gin appear in Central 46 proving he had truly been on Aizen's side or she saw the night when she lost Shingi and the others. When ever she saw these images she could always hear Gin laughing in the background. But no matter what filled the center of her dreams they always ended with her staring up as Gin floated away, branding himself a traitor forever.

Sara always woke up in a cold sweat and she was trying to walk off the fear these dreams always left her in. So what if he left her behind? Why should she care? Its not like she loved him or something ridiculous like that.

The sound of movement behind Sara caused her to snap out of her thoughts and into the present. She looked around to see who caused the noise and gasped when she heard his voice. "Did you miss me?" he asked, appearing right behind her, his fingers slipping casually through her long dark hair.

"What makes you think I would miss someone like you? A traitor?" she spat back at him as she spun away.

"Well that's too bad because I have a feeling we'll be spending a lot of time together from here on out."

"What the heck do you mean?" Sara said. "I won't be spending any ti–" She was cut off as Gin came behind her once again, grabbed her and opened the gate to Hueco Mondo, passing through he forced Sara to follow.

Sara struggled against Gin as he dragged her through Hueco Mondo to Aizen's head corders. "Why are you doing this, Gin?" she asked as he continued to force her down the corridor. "Why are you forcing me to come here?"

"Because Aizen wants you here," was the only reply she received from him. Soon they came to a large room, Aizen standing opposite them, watching as Gin threw Sara into the room and left.

"So nice of you to join me," Aizen said a sly smile on his lips.

"Its not like I had any choice," Sara spat back.

"Don't be mad. I saw something I wanted and so I took it simple as that."

"I'm sorry you wanted me? You hate me."

"Many people often confuse the emotions hate and love. Me I'm not quiet sure what I think of you but until I find out I want you close to me," Aizen said, the smoothness of his voice sending shivers down her back.

Sara stared in shock and horror at this man that she despised so deeply, confused as to whether or not he had just proclaimed his love for her. Either way she new she needed to get away from him as soon as possible. Sara turned and bolted for the door only to find her path blocked by Aizen. She turned again trying to find another escape rout. Finding none she turned back to face him determined to fight her way through if he would not let her pass.

Sara moved into her fighting stance. A chuckle formed in Aizens throat, "Do you honestly believe you can fight your way through me?"

"If I have to I will," Sara said gritting her teeth.

"You could not even bet Gin when he came to get you. If you can't beat him there is no way you can beat me."

"Gin caught me off guard, a mistake I will not let happen this time."

"I'm sorry you think so little of my ability," Gin said, suddenly showing up behind her.

Sara gasped. She had not sensed him come up behind her, nor did she know how he entered the room without using the very door she wished to leave by. Before Sara had time to react Gin moved closer and hit her on the back of the neck causing her to pass out.

"Move her to the room I prepared. With her here it won't take long for me to figure this out and sooner or later she'll cave and join me," Aizen said as he left the room.