Dislcaimer: I do not own Bleach.

A/N: Thanks to all my splendid reviewers. I'm sorry it's going a little slow but I'm trying to explain Ai-ni's past as well put him into the timeline. Don't worry, everything is going to out of wack, very soon.

Also, due to spoilers, if you haven't gotten past the Rukia Rescue Arc, I'm really spoiling the story for ya.

I feel so cold from the lack of reviews for the last chapter...sniff

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'How did I end up here?' thought Ai-ni, walking past the two lines of captains, assured only by Yourichi-sama's presence.

He stood in front of the Captain Commander, his throat growing dry and all the worst case scenarios running around in his head.

"Welcome." Said the Captain Commander in a not welcoming tone.

"Hi." Ai-ni responded, his voice squeaking a little.

The Captain Commander looked at Ai-ni, his eyes like lasers trying to burn away at his image. "State your name."

"Kurosaki Aizen." Ai-ni said nervously, noting the stiffening postures and rustling sounds.

"From Captain Unohana's report, you are an exact replica of Aizen Sosuke. Is it not true?"

"Yes...sir?" He added in the last bit, afraid that the old man may burn him for not being respectful.

"Show us your zanapkuto."

Ai-ni drew Kyoka Suigetsu, the soft ringing tone of blade soothing his wracked nerves.

"And now, your shikai." At this, the other captains seemed ready to draw their zanpakuto in case he turned out to be a mole or assassin or Aizen himself.

None of this helped his nerves at all. "Don't worry." Whispered Yourichi in his ear, giving him a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder.

"Kudakero Kyōka Suigetsu."

The world rippled as the captains watched a tree grow from the ground and sprouting cherry blossoms. They knew they were in the hypnosis due to the fact that trees don't grow that fast.

"Absolute Hypnosis." Ai-ni said, explaining to those who weren't conscious when Aizen revealed himself. "What you see, feel and all your senses are enraptured once you see the release. Your own mind works against you, filling in whatever holes appear. It is the ultimate illusion. The only way to avoid it, is to not see it at all."

"Your Bankai." This whole display was to prove not only that the person in front of them is Aizen but also so that when they have to fight they would have the upper hand.

"Ah.." Ai-ni shook his head slowly. "I have not yet developed Ban Kai."

He canceled the illusion, as the cherry tree faded away.

"Why is that?"

"I have never been in a situation where my shikai could not defeat my opponent and..." He looked down on the ground before staring at the Captain Commander resolutely. "She's my friend. I don't want to dominate her besides it's not like you guys can beat my shikai anyways."

Absolute silence.

"May I suggest I get time to examine Kurosaki Aizen?" Asked Mayuri, his tone sickeningly sweet. "I am sure I can find out more things than this useless questioning."

"Yeah. Right." Ai-ni said sarcastically. "I heard of you, I'm not letting you near me with a two hundred feet pole."

Before Mayuri could strike the insolent youth, Ukitake coughed bringing the impending fight to a halt. In his mind, all Ukitake could think of was how it all led to this, a captain's meeting and Aizen.

A few hours ago, he was very perplexed. Ukitake didn't know what to do. He sat in his office, a cup of tea in his hand and his best friend drinking sake.

"We can chuck it." Offered his slightly drunk best friend and fellow captainShunsui Kyoraku.

The sickly captain shook his head. "That won't solve anything."

The door slid open and in walked Unohana, a grave look on her face. She immediately spotted the sword and recognized the significance.

"Ah, Unohana-senpai want some sake?"

Unohana shook her head and sat down. "I have some news that I wanted to run by the two of you. The other captains are still injured or helping with fixing up the damage. I cannot go to the Captain General due to the sensitivity of the message."

The two captains looked at Unohana intrigued. "Does it have anything to do with that?" Ukitake indicated to the unsheathed blade.

Unohana nodded.

"What is it?"

She took a deep breath, eyes closed. "Kurosaki Aizen is a match for all the files I have on Aizen Sosuke."

There was silence.

"I see." Murmured Ukitake, eyes narrowed. "That would explain why this blade is a perfect copy of the one Aizen has."

"Not a replica but the real thing." Corrected Unohana. "It is the same situation as Toshiro's zanpakuto. While it is rare for two shingami to have the same zanpakuto it has occurred."

Another pause.

"What are we going to do? The old man won't take this well and Mayuri would want to stick the kid in a test tube." For once brilliant insight was given from the drunken captain. "We can't hide it either."

"Perhaps it would help if the two of you actually met the child it would help with your decision making."

The two captains looked at each other. "Sure."

Unohana stood. "Come and bring the zanpakuto as well."

Ukitake took the blade, sliding it into his sash, next to his own zanpakuto. The trio walked towards the fourth division where the group of ryoka were stationed. After Aizen left, taking the two captains with him there were many people who needed to be healed. Thankfully no one died and all their wounds were treatable.

"Ukitake-san." Ichigo noticed them immediately waving.

The group stopped what they were doing to also wave and say their hellos. Ichigo turned his head, looking for his dear depressed brother before dragging said older brother in front of the group.

"This is my brother." He said, leaning on his brother's head. "He's just a bit down due to losing his zanpakuto."

His brother made a disgruntled sound.

"Losing one's zanpakuto is like losing a piece of their soul." Unohana explained. "One's soul cutter is representation of themselves. It cannot be replaced."

Ukitake smiled broadly at the young man. "Here, one of my squad members found it." He drew out the zanpakuto.

The boy looked up, his face made Ukitate pause mid draw. When Aizen broke his glasses and slicked his hair back, not only was the illusion broken the face of a gentle man became that of a sinister villain. He felt betrayed, the man he had worked with for nearly a century was actually plotting all their deaths.

The boy's brown eyes were distant and very familiar. His hair was fortunately not slicked back with one piece of hair sticking in the front. He looked like a vice captain version of Aizen when he served under Captain Shinji. Now that he could actually compare two different and yet exactly the same facial structure he can actually tell the difference.

He finished withdrawing the blade. "I do believe this is yours."

The boys face brightened up. With a quick lunge, the sword was slipped out of Ukitake's grasp. He was then smothered in a hug. "Thanks."

Ukitake patted his back. "Glad to be of service."

This moment of mutual affection was dispersed as the teenager leapt back brushing off any loose dirt off his clothes. The dull sword now gleamed with a shiny coat.

"We're here to talk to your brother Kurosaki-kun." Ukitake said politely to Ichigo, he had immense respect for the ryoka. "Privately."

Ichigo raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

Ukitake laughed. "I just wanted to talk to him."

"Uh. Huh." Ichigo sighed. "Sure, don't break a leg or nothing." He stood.

The group followed Ichigo leaving Ai-ni alone with the three captains.

Ai-ni looked at the three before speaking. "I think I know why you're here. Right?" He scuffed the ground with a foot. "I'm not stupid. I know our reiatsu feels the same and that we even look similar...but I wasn't there, I was nursing a few broken ribs when he went all Psycho on you guys."

He shrugged. "I heard the news too and now I know our zanpakuto's are the same..." Ai-ni looked up at them, looking utterly lost and scared. "I think I am Aizen Sosuke."

Anything else was lost when a hell butterfly appeared. It landed on his finger giving him the message: Captain's meeting. Bring Kurosaki Aizen.

Ukitake's thoughts rounded back again, as the two lines of captains looked at Kurosaki Aizen.

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Oh and um...Do you guys like it? Euk...this was kinda..choppy...a bit. Please bear with me.

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