As we all are aware, the Soul Society had been under siege of the disease known as "Must-Adopt-A-Pet". Sadly, this disease is quite contagious, and there is no known cure. Captain Unohana, the renowned healer, has even fallen to it. It is quickly overtaking the higher ranks of the Seireitei and also appearing in Hueco Mundo.

Presently, Gin Ichimaru was walking around the outskirts of Las Noches. The last meeting had been quite enjoyable with Ulqiorra's new fraccion. The parrot had been causing a commotion since. Flying around telling everyone they were trash, she had gained quite a few enemies.

Hearing a small sound, Gin looked down into a bush. There was a small, white ball. It peeked a nose out, and than a whole head emerged from the fluff. It was a pure white ferret, with red eyes. It saw Gin. And sniffed a bit. It squinted, and than jumped onto his shoulder.

Looking over, the young ferret had settled herself into a comfortable seated position. He raised an eyebrow, and she looked at him, letting him know hse had decided to stay.

"So it's gonna be like that, little one?" Gin asked. The ferret gave an affirmative nod.

"Well, guess I gotta give ya name than. Can't just call ya she." Gin said, thinking a bit. "How bout' Ryo?" Ryo perked up at this.

"Well, that's tha'. Ryo, welcome to Las Noches. I'll take ya ta meet Aizen." Gin said, wearing his eternal smile.

Walking into the throne room, Gin looked up and saw Aizen exactly where he had been this morning. Aizen looked over at the new presence.

"What is it Gin?" he asked.

"I wanted ta introduce ya ta my new friend, Ryo." Gin said, pointing to the ferret atop his shoulder.

"Why, pray tell, is there a ferret residing here now?"

" I thought we could use some more fun round here, and she was perfect. " Gin said. At that point, Gin and Ryo were thinking of all the ways they could manipulate people. It was going to be quite fun. Many of the Arrancar in Las Noches shivered at the same time. They felt an impending doom looming over them.

A/N: This chapter is dedicated to my cat Chance, who was put down recently. I apologize for the 7 month wait, I have been overwhelmed with things. So, I hope this makes up for it! Ryo means, "brightness, refreshing".) "reality," 4) "refreshing."