a/n- wanted to do the note at the beginning instead of at the end like i normally do. thanks for the reviews and alerts so far. it really cheers me up though i wasnt too sure about this story. there will be more ed and al as the story progresses but the main focus are the bleach characters. i just looked at the categories for this and it said fma 1st and bleach 2nd. thats not how i wanted it but i cant fix it so whatever. dont remember if i mentioned this before but this follows the manga of both series. also tell me if any character seems to much ooc and ill work on it. im trying to make them as in character as possible. missed the magic and celtics :( playoff game so i could post this so i hope you enjoy the chap.

Riza Hawkeye walked down to Octavian's room. He had been there a few days and was already becoming the talk of the hospital among the female population. Almost every nurse (and a few female doctors) had applied to work his room. In fact she could see a small cluster outside his room as she approached. The funny thing to her was that Octavian never seemed to know what he was doing. He was a total goofball and was very immature.

"He's so cute! I wonder what his dad looks like?"

"Too bad he's only sixteen"

"Age is nothing but a number" Riza heard three nurses off to the side 'whispering'. Sighing in annoyance she said

"All of you get back to work!"

"Yes ma'am" There was a mad scramble as everyone hurried off. No one wanted to anger the lieutenant. She blew a strand of hair out of her face and opened his door. Octavian sat cross legged on the bed talking to a brunette nurse. She cleared her throat. The nurse nearly jumped out of her skin. She apologized, gave a smile to Octavian and darted out the room.

"Ms. Riza! Why are you always so angry?" He grinned. As he had calmed down, they took him off some of the sedatives. Two guards were placed outside his door though if he could do what she heard his mother had done then he wouldn't need a door to leave.

"There have been no reports of your friends. Do you know where they are?"

"I wish then I'd know where to go"

"This isn't a joke. My superiors think all of you are spies"

"I don't care what they think"

"Not even if they have your life in their hands?". He smirked

"No one has my life in their hands but me. They're more than welcome to TRY and kill me". His arrogance amazed her. She watched him another minute before turning to go

"Your mother wanted me to make sure you're ok". Without another word she left. The grin that had been on O's face was now a frown, a very angry frown. He hobbled out of bed and looked out the window. He was on the first floor. He hadn't wanted to escape yet because he still felt slightly weak but now he desperately wanted to get out. Not caring that he was wearing a hospital gown, he opened the window and climbed out. O was so into not being seen that he didn't notice Roy Mustang sitting on a bench some distance away watching him with amusement.


O managed to stay hidden in the shadows since night was falling but was starting to get tired. He shared a similarity with Ichigo in that he wasn't very good at sensing others' spiritual pressure. So he didn't notice when a figure appeared behind him. All he felt was a sharp pain before he blacked out. The next thing he knew he was inside a dark building. No lights were on and it took a few minutes for his eyes to become adjusted. He realized he was lying down and almost sat up but heard hushed talking

"...found him outside" a calm voice was saying

"Why didnt you kill him?" a gruffer voice asked

"Unnecessary"

"I cant believe this. So what will you do with him?"

"He'll stay here. We were leaving anyway"

"Thats beside the point. I dont understand you Stark. If I didnt know you so well I'd say you were having second thoughts"

"Go to the others, Im right behind you" He simply replied. His friend huffed in annoyance but did as he was told. O kept his eyes closed, not that it really helped because in an instant Stark was next to him

"Kid, I know you're awake" O opened his eyes to see the number one Espada crouching down in front of him "Did you come to stop us?". Octavian studied him for a minute before sitting up. He wasn't anything like he'd thought, in fact he'd imagined him to be bigger and not to sound so nice. He kept his mouth closed. "You're that woman's son, what was her name...Yoruichi right? Though you dont look much like her" He sat down. "Whats your name?"

"Why the hell are you being so friendly?! I thought the Espada were cold killers?"

"Not all of us...who came with you?"

"My aunt Rukia, Ichigo and my Mom"

"Thats it?"

"Tch, its was a fuckin accident in the first place. We never meant to come here with just us". Stark thought for a moment before saying

"All of you will have to do, there's no choice"

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"You have to stop us"

"Wait, who's 'us' and why do we have to stop you besides the fact you have the Hogyoku?"

"You didnt think I was the only Espada who escaped did you?". Octavian's eyes widened

"Well actually..."

"Ahhhhhh, I forgot what Aizen did" He stood up and started pacing.

"It'd be nice if you'd told me"

"Sorry. Its just that during that last battle he was able to use his zanpakuto's power once more to make all of you believe I was the only one who left"

"Ichigo explained his sword can hypnotize people but doesnt everyone have to see him do some special ceremony with it?"

"Sort of but he was getting weaker. He warned the hypnosis wouldnt last long. When did you get here?"

"A few days ago"

"Interesting". The sound of shouts outside the building caught their attention. Stark turned to the younger boy

"Gotta go"

"Wait a minute! You cant drop something like that on me and then leave"

"I have to. The others will begin to wonder whats taking so long. I know you'll find me again. Its too dangerous for me to go to you. See ya Octavian"

"You already knew my name! What was the point in asking?!". Stark gave a sad smile as he disappeared leaving the younger man with with his thoughts. Octavian punched the floor in frustration just as the doors burst open. A couple of men stood with Lieutenant Hawkeye. O put on a fake smile

"Ms. Riza you found me" He paled when she aimed her gun at him

"I cant believe the Colonel let you escape then had me look all over town" She grumbled, eye twitching in irritation "I suggest you get up right now". Octavian did what she said, too scared of what would happen if he didnt.


Ichigo sat in the room watching as Edward explained alchemy to Rukia. They had been staying in Ed's room in the army dorms for a couple of days now. So far all Ichigo knew about him was that he was only fifteen yet in the army as a state alchemist so was his brother, Alphonse, who wore a suit of armor for some reason. Ed hadnt really given them much more info than that but Ichigo and Rukia hadnt told him everything either. Remembering the reaction they'd gotten from their captors before, the simply explained that their country was in a war with some traitors who had managed to steal a very powerful weapon and they had to get in back. Neither Ed or Al questioned them further about it so Ichigo had no idea if they believed them or not. Rukia's shriek brought him back to the present.

"Ichigo I almost had it!" She clapped her hands in glee. Ed smiled

"You're a fast learner" Before she could say anything Al flung open the door

"You guys never said you escaped from the Colonel"

"You never asked" Ichigo answered

"What are you talking about Al?" Ed looked from him to his new friends

"I just heard four people suddenly appeared some days ago and were being held under suspicion of being spies. Two escaped. A girl and a boy. You guys match the descriptions that are being reported"

" Are you going to turn us in?" Rukia crossed her arms.

"No but the President has gotten interested now. He's sent out a warning that if you dont give yourselves up, the other woman in your group will be executed"

"Not if I can help it" Ichigo made a dash for the door.

"You idiot wait! We need to talk about this!" Rukia screamed running after him. Ed and Al stared after them before deciding to follow.


They all stood outside. Rukia and Ichigo stood next to each other. A small group of officers behind them. Octavian was next to Riza who had a hand wrapped around his arm to keep him in place. Yoruichi stood with bound hands in front with a man wearing an eye patch and carrying two swords. Rukia glanced at Roy who was standing off to the side. She was worried. She was practically useless (felt like it anyway) without being able to sense her zanpakuto. She could also tell she was much weaker since she was cut off from it. The silence was killing her. The dark haired girl opened her mouth to say something but the strange man in front beat her to it

"Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Octavian and Yoruichi Shihoin, let me introduce myself. I am Furher President King Bradley. All of you are spies. We do not take kindly to spies here. I've kept an eye on how Colonel Mustang has dealt with this situation and I have to say that he shouldve killed all of you on the spot" His eyes fell on Edward and Al "I will only ask this once, did you two know about them?"

"No sir, we just found out today...but all the same couldn't you spare them?" Ed wanted to do everything he could to save them. The President narrowed his eye

"That brings me to a good point Fullmetal! I have talked with Colonel Mustang and have decided that I will spare the children's lives if Yoruichi Shihoin, you give up yours"

"No fucking way!" Ichigo shouted. Several officers had to restrain him.

"You cant do that! Youruichi-san dont allow this!" Rukia shrieked even louder. Ed had to clench his fist to keep from protesting with them. Al put a hand on his shoulder. Yoruichi looked over at her son. She saw no emotions on his face to indicate what he felt. She had been feeling weaker herself. It was something about this world that was leaving her to feel completely human though she knew she wasnt in a gigai. She seriously doubted she'd be able to pull a feat like she did at the prison.

"The children are upset so you will decide, what is your answer?" King Bradley asked.

"Yes" She turned away from them and faced him.

"Very well, kneel please". Ichigo's and Rukia's shouts echoed in her ears as she knelt and bowed her head. The sword was raised and swung but it never connected. Yoruichi opened her eyes and looked up to see Octavian crouched in front of her with Bradley's other sword blocking the fatal swing. A stunned silence fell over the group. Octavian used the shock to his advantage. In one fell swoop he had the President on his back with his own sword at his throat. The sound of guns being pulled out let Octavian know they had snapped out of it.

"Amazing, Ive never seen a child move so fast now remove my weapon or you will be killed" Bradley stated calmly.

"They might not be able to fight you..." He said gesturing to Ichigo, Rukia and Yoruichi "...but I can" He finished darkly. Rukia elbowed a scrawny guy with glasses who was holding her back. He let out a cry of pain as she raced over to Yoruichi. Ichigo joined her a second later.

"Octavian you dont feel drained or anything?" Ichigo asked

"I do but you guys keep forgetting I went through different training "

"And what would that have been?" The President was more than a little curious now

"None of your damn business" . The situation was very tense. Rukia and Ichigo stood protectively around Yoruichi while guns were aimed at them and ready to fire.

"Enough of this" Bradley laughed "Alright I wont kill her. This is becoming more interesting. How about I allow all of you to live? The four of you will stay in the dorms but you will be watched and should I even suspect you're sending back information to wherever it is that you're from you will be killed on the spot. If its proven that the four of you are not spies then you'll be released. How does that sound?"

"Thats fine" Yoruichi finally spoke. She stood up "Octavian remove that from his throat"

"Sure" He threw the weapon onto the grass. King Bradley stood up and dusted himself off.

"One condition, I want you to come be my assistant"

"Like hell I will, there's something freaky about you" With that Octavian walked away. Rukia whispered to Ichigo

"I thought I was the only one, its like I feel nothing but evil rolling off this guy". He nodded in agreement

"Your rooms will be prepared, until then since you seem to be on such good terms with Fullmetal and his brother you can stay with them. It shouldn't take long. I will see you tomorrow morning Octavian" With a smile the President walked away. Rukia pointed out who he was talking about to Octavian which led to another short comment and a yelling fit from Ed.

"Ed, you're needed" A dark haired man with glasses who Rukia recognized as the man she elbowed said rushing up.

"Hey, Ichigo and Rukia know where my room is, Ill be there in a little bit. Come on Al!" The two raced away. The other man gave a nervous glance to Rukia before following. Ichigo led the way to the room. Once inside Yoruichi walked up to her son and slapped him. The others mouths dropped open in shock

"Don't you ever do that again" She said in a low voice "If it comes down to my life for yours don't interfere"

"How can you say that Mom?! You think I'd really just sit there and watch you die? Seriously?!"
"You didn't see Byakuya when he thought he'd lost you. I NEVER want to see that again. This is the one thing I will not discuss with you" She snapped and stormed out the room. Rukia gave a look at Ichigo that said 'talk to him or I will kill you' then went after the older woman. Octavian touched his cheek where he'd been hit and slumped down on the floor.

"She was just acting like a mom" Ichigo finally spoke up after a few minutes. He stuffed his hands in his pockets and eyed O who seemed to be in his own world. "You know…"
"Don't say it"

"Say what?"

"You were gonna go through the whole blaming yourself for what happened and how I didn't see how worried my Dad was and blah, blah, blah, blah"

"You can be really rude sometimes"

"Only when I have to be. Ichigo I will say this one last time, it wasn't your fault"

"Thanks I guess. Yoruichi just wants to make sure we find this thing and if it means she has to sacrifice herself then she's willing to do it"

"True which is why we have to make sure it never comes to that" Octavian grinned. The younger boy smirked

"So I heard you escaped from the hospital for a full five minutes"

"Yeah, that damn Colonel knew I had but let me go. You shouldve seen how he laughed in my face about…" His voice trailed off.

"O whats wrong?" Ichigo frowned

"Shit I forgot! Ichigo I found Stark! He told me something crazy"
"What was it?!"

"Basically that he wasn't the only Espada to escape and that we have to stop them". Ichigo slumped down to the floor and said

"Tell me everything"


Rukia meanwhile had lost track of Yoruichi. Apparently she didn't want to be found yet. Rukia had some idea of what the war had done to all her friends except Yoruichi who had managed to keep it hidden. She had honestly not even considered the inner turmoil she might be going through, no one had. Rukia had been too concerned about herself and her brothers. Everyone had simply thought Yoruichi's new found protectiveness of Octavian wasn't anything to be worried about but now Rukia wasn't so sure. It seemed to be one of the ways she was coping with everything that had happened. When she came to her senses she realized she was back in the main building. Sighing in defeat she started to turn around when she heard familiar voices coming from behind a cracked door. Looking around she didn't see anyone coming so she peaked in. The President was looking out a window with Ed and Al standing next to each other listening to him

"And that is why boys you must'nt get too close to these people. Once its revealed that they're spies they will most certainly be executed"

"But sir…"Ed began to say

"No. You need to accept this. Besides you should be concerned with this Scar person running loose"

"Eavesdropping huh?" A deep voice said from above her. Rukia almost screamed but a gloved hand covered her mouth and pulled her back "You should be more careful Rukia. The President is a dangerous man"

"I'll remember that" Rukia snatched herself away and straightened her dress. Roy put a hand to his chin and pretended to think before he said

"Octavian said you're not a child"

"And he's right"

" I get it then. You suffer from the same problem as Fullmetal"

"What would that be?"

"You have a height issue"

"How dare you!" Rukia poked him in the chest "I don't have a height issue!"

"Then what would you call it?" Silence. "That's what I thought. I have a proposition for you. How would you like to go on a date with me?" Rukia's eyes widened wondering if he was serious. Roy thought she was pretty and was different from the other women he had dated. He was sure she'd either A) swoon before saying yes or B) say yes and scream excitedly or finally C) faint. What he didn't expect was for her eyes to fill with death and for her to kick him down the hall

"YOU FOOL! WHY WOULD I GO OUT WITH YOU?!" Heads turned to watch the shocking scene, no woman ever said no to Roy Mustang. "NOT TOO LONG AGO YOU THOUGHT I WAS A CHILD NOW YOU WANT TO DATE ME?! YOU PERVERT!!" She shouted. Jean Havoc happened to be walking by and helped his commanding officer to his feet but not before laughing at what was going on. Bradley, Ed and Al stuck their heads out the door to see what all the noise was about but once seeing the angry Rukia, who Al swore he saw smoke coming out of her head, ducked quickly back inside.

"So I'll take that as a no?" Roy asked.

"THAT'S RIGHT!" With that Rukia stormed off.

"Never seen that before sir" Jean smiled "So whats your next move?"

"She wont be able to resist me for long. I always get the girl I want"

"Then you are an idiot sir" Riza said joining them "She looks like the type that would kill you if you tried that again"

"Then I'll have to be careful" He smirked. Riza rolled her eyes while Jean shook his head.


Yoruichi had managed to find a nice quiet spot at a park to relax. She felt bad for hitting Octavian but she didnt want anything to happen to him. She watched as people walked by. They seemed so peaceful and happy. It had been awhhile since she'd felt like that. Yoruichhi felt it made sense for her to be more worried about the situation than the others. They were losing their soul reaper abilities slowly but surely. That defintly wasnt a good sign and on top of that she couldnt sense their spritual pressure anymore so how were they supposed to track Stark? She knew something wasnt right, not only about the situation but the country in general.

"Mom you should come back now. Al fixed us all dinner though he's not eating any himself for some reason" Octavian sat next to her

"You're not mad?"

"About what? You were just upset and worried"

"I dont know how I ended up with you for a son"

"Awww thanks Mom"

"No seriously, I dont get it. Byakuya had a terrible temper when he was younger and is so cold. I have my own issues yet you turned out ok. I thought any child we had together would be a confused mess"

"Not sure how to respond to that one". Yoruichi leaned against his shoulder

"Octavian our chances right now arent looking so good. Can you use your electricity yet?"

"Nope though I keep trying. Aunt Rukia said she cant sense spritual pressure anymore"

"This world is weakening us. We need to find out whats going on". His stomach growling interrupted her "But I guess we should eat first. Lets go" She stood up.

"Hey Mom" He said as they walked

"Yes?"

"I met an Espada yesterday. He told me we have to stop him"

"Is that the beginning of a joke?"

"I wish" . Watching them walk on a rooftop not too far away was the center of all this, the Espada himself Stark. Hands in his pockets he sat on the roof.

"I have no choice, the four of them will have to take us down" He mumbled.