So sorry that this Chapter has taken forever to get up! Please forgive me!

Warnings: Some swearing, but otherwise OK!

Disclaimer: I do not own Bleach, otherwise Orihime would have died long ago.

When Ichigo woke, it was to the sound of running water and the smell of food. It was only then that he realised how hungry he was. Who could blame him? He hadn't eaten in a couple of days. It was simple meal (He didn't call breakfast or whatever because he didn't know what the time was) of pancakes and apple juice (1) but he enjoyed it thoroughly. Just as he finished them off, Aizen came walking from a side room, clearly just from a shower. He wore nothing but a towel around his waist; droplets of water fell from his hair and trickled down his body. Last night, Ichigo hadn't got a very good look at the older man's body, due to how fast everything happened. He was impressed.

He already knew Aizen was tall but for some reason, having barely any clothes on made him look even taller. He also had a nice chest. It was flat, but clearly had a lot muscles to it. He wasn't as skinny as Ichigo, but wasn't big either. His size was perfect. Small enough to be attractive, but big enough to be powerful and dominant. When Aizen saw that Ichigo was awake, warmth flowed into his brown eyes.

"Good to see that you're awake. And that you've eaten." Ichigo blushed, his face always got mucky when he ate pancakes. "After you've showered, we need to talk." This made the Strawberry worry. But the warm smile on Aizen's face gave him a small amount of comfort.

Ichigo nodded before he got up, wincing at the pain in his backside. Limping, he walked over to where Aizen had come from, figuring it was the bathroom. Sure enough, it was. And what a bathroom it was! The bath looked like a Jacuzzi and the shower was huge! It was the most luxurious bathroom the death berry had been in. He debated about using the bath, but decided against it. He wanted to know what Aizen wanted to talk about.

Still in pain, Ichigo slowly walked into the shower and turned the hot water on. Almost immediately, steam covered the massive room. He quickly washed his hair and body, but took time on his sore rear-end.

When he had finished, he grabbed one of the white, fluffy towels and wrapped it around his waist. He then grabbed another one and started drying his orange hair. After Ichigo had got his hair dry enough, he went outside to talk to Aizen, who was sitting on the sofa already dressed, staring at the bathroom corridor. Ichigo gulped, suddenly wanting to be back in the warm shower. The serious look on the brown-haired man's face made him uncomfortable.

"No need to be nervous Ichigo. Come sit here." He indicated to his lap, "and I will explain what I want to talk to you about." (Sorry! Lots of dialogue coming up!) When Ichigo had found a comfortable position on his lap, Aizen started talking again.

"Yesterday, you said you wanted to hurt Soul Society, but were afraid that you didn't have the strength. What if I could give you that strength? What if I could make you more powerful than any-one in Soul Society? Would you do what it takes?" Ichigo nodded franticly, the feeling of betrayal still fresh. "Even if…if meant becoming an Espada?" (2) At this, Ichigo hesitated. Yes he wanted to hurt Soul Society, but did he really want ti that bad? The boy must be destroyed! Soi Fon's words rang in his head and new determination coursed through his veins. He nodded. "I will do anything to get my revenge!"

Aizen smiled, glad that his strawberry was prepared to do what it would it would take to bring Soul Society down. "Do you feel up to being transformed now?" Again, Ichigo nodded. "Then get dressed."

(Soul Society, In Front Of The Senkai Gate.)

"Remember! Bring Kurosaki Ichigo back, alive or not!" Yamamoto finished his speech to the Captain's and Lieutenants that were going to rescue the young shinigami. Byakuya, Renji and Kenpachi were the three Captains and Yachiru and Isane were the Lieutenants. Them five were the closest to Ichigo, who were in the ranks. Rukia wanted to go, but because she wasn't a Lieutenant or Captain, Yamamoto refused to let her go.

Yamamoto addressed them a finale time before they stepped through. "Be safe, and God's speed!" (3) All five of them stepped through the Senkai gate to the human world. Once there, Urahara would automatically open a garganta for them.

Don't worry Ichigo! I'm coming for you!

That was Kenpachi's last thought as he stepped through the great gate.

(Hueco Mundo, Science Room.)

Ichigo was worried. He was beyond worry, he was scared shitless! After he had gotten dressed, Aizen had lead him to a room that looked like a science lab. The pink haired arrancar, Szayel, was there waiting for them.

"You've not been properly introduced. Ichigo, this is Szayel Aporro Granz, my eighth Espada. Szayel, this Ichigo Kurosaki, soon to be our newest brother." (4)

All the Espada did was bow, then indicate for Ichigo to sit in a chair that was in the middle of the room. As soon as the Strawberry was in the seat, restraints wrapped around his arms and legs. Aizen said that was a safety precaution.

Now, Szayel was measuring some green liquid into a needle. He was muttering something, but Ichigo wasn't sure what. He then turned to Ichigo and explained what was going to happen.

"Because you're a vizard, yes we know about your hollow, the hollowfication process is slightly different. Instead of just using the Hôgyoku, we've, well I mean me, had to turn its power into a liquid. When I inject it into your neck, the drug will flow through your bloodstream and eventually, into your brain. Here, it will break down the barriers of your mind that separate you and your hollow. And poof! You're one of us! Ready?"

Ichigo nodded, something he had been doing a lot lately, wanting the process to be over already. He felt the tip of the needle slide into his neck. Szayel was being very precise with it. As soon as the strange liquid entered his system, he felt like he was burning. It was the most painful thing Ichigo had ever experienced. At least the pain from last night had, had some pleasure with it, but this was all pain. But Ichigo refused to scream or cry. He wouldn't give in and be weak.

Aizen rubbed the boy's arm in a soothing manner, "Don't worry Ichi-Koi, the pain only lasts a minute or so." And he was right. The pain was gone as quick as it had come. But now h felt unbelievably tired and weak. Again, Aizen spoke to him in a soothing tone. "Sleep. The process will take a few hours."

Right then, a lowly arrancar came running in, panicking. "I apologize Aizen-sama! But five Shinigami have entered Hueco Mundo and are heading to Los Noches!" Aizen sighed. "Ichi-Koi, I've got to go, but I'll be right here when you wake up."

Then Ichigo's vision went black as he slipped into unconsciousness.

Like I said, I am so sorry this chapter took so long! I have exams coming up that are linked to my mock GCSE's, so I won't b able to up-date for a while. SO SORRY!!!!

I love this meal!

Ichigo has so mush reitsu, that I figure he would automatically be an Espada.

I watch Stargate SG1, and this what General Hammond says to SG1 when they step through the gate and to me, the Senkai gate looks like the Stargate. Google image it and you'll see!

I figured I would have the Espada like a kind of 'Brother In Arms' kind of group.