Chapter 2: Captain

Did I hear right? Ichigo…the orange haired idiot that beat me killed Aizen?! Whoa, whoa back up here. How long was I out of commission? What happened while I was out of the game? Oh God. Or…Oh Satan or whatever. Damn who cares? I mean really- I get seemingly knocked out and then I wake up and BAM! Aizen dead and everything back to normal. Or at least it seemed that way. BAM! There was the after shock of the news… Was I the only Espada left? Who was left…if anyone? Well, it's not like I care or anything… "Nel…you aren't lying to me are you? IF you are. You are D-E-A-D." I emphasized every letter, every syllable, and every…every everything with my bared fangs; unfortunately my eyes hadn't opened yet- so instilling terror was a wee bit on the difficult side, but I think I got the message through yeah? That makes sense right? No? No. Right…right. But back on topic- I already knew Nel's answer. Aizen was dead. There was something about the aura of Las Noches…it seemed lighter- It felt oddly calm. That doesn't make any sense. This place had a hollow infestation- these things were like roaches, except they had the ability to kill you and harvest your soul like carrot cake. Yum.

I've never had carrot cake…

"No…I'm not lying!" Her voice shook with fright, I could hear her trying to scoot away from me, she wasn't telling me everything. She was hiding something- What could it be? Oh, maybe everyone's dead? I missed a birthday party? What? I began to get fidgety and annoyed- damn, what was she hiding?

"Nel- what aren't you telling me?" I heard my voice grow shaky as if I was worried. HA! Me worried? About what? That was it. About…what. What was I scared of? What did I worry over? The image of that damned Ichigo could help but pop up in my mind- why him of all people? I spat out the name 'Ichigo' before wondering again about what Nel wasn't telling me. Damn…I have been asleep and plus couldn't see. So who knows…I could have sprouted another limb for all I knew- Yeah, that was it.

The smaller ex-Espada gulped and then began to cry loudly, "I'm sorry Lord Grimmjow! I didn't mean to make you angry! I-I-I…" She began to sniffle as the snot and such began to droop out of her nose. Damn! What the HELL was this girl and where did all these tears and snot come from?! They DIDN'T stop!

I had to put her down, due to the risk of getting that crap all over me again. That was NOT going to happen. "Calm the hell down. Damn you're irritating." I could feel my nerves tightening and my head pulsing- damn right painful. This thing next to me didn't really help the pulsing or the tightening. "Nel, just tell me- its not like I'm going to kill you in a fit of rage or anything."

That comment only made the girl whimper, but she began to speak any way, "Well…Lord Grimmjow- you've been asleep for several years." Her voice was soft at the last part. It confused me. How could I be asleep for several years…? And how long was several years? Shit. Well, it wasn't like I was human or anything- food and water weren't really at the top of a to-do list or anything, but for years? Who had been taking care of me? Even as an Espada, not going with out eating that long could result in death. So someone-

Of course my first response was a "How the fuck did I sleep that long?" Kind of response, but wouldn't you have a reply similar to that? "And how did I stay alive?" After that I was quiet for quite some time. I didn't really know what to think or do- What could I do? I was still, at the moment, blind and dumb about the entire situation.

Nel was quiet too- She didn't want to take the chance in pissing me off, which was a good idea- due to the headache I was experiencing at the moment. I didn't want to deal with anymore bull shit. I was ready to move on. But shit, nothing is ever that easy huh? Well, at least I can wallow in self pity for a while. That's always good huh?

"Well, Master Grimmjow- Ichigo has been making sure you've been taken care of." Nel didn't want to say it. I could tell. She didn't want to say it because I didn't want to hear it. Of course that damned Ichigo would interfere with me. But why would he? I attempted to kill him numerous of times…so why go through all the trouble of keeping me alive? What did he want a rematch? Ha. Who am I kidding?

"Why?" I muttered with bitterness. He shouldn't have helped me. I didn't deserve helping…I should have died. Damn him. Damn him. Damn him!

The little ex-Espada sighed, she was just as clueless wasn't she, "I don't know…" She said softly- By then we were both quiet…not really knowing what to say.

"Nel…" I finally asked; breaking the silence that surrounded us, "Should I have died?" I don't really know why I asked her- or why it would matter how she answered. But for some reason, I wanted to know what someone else thought about me- then again I don't know if I should have really asked Nel. I attempted killing her at least once or twice right? Maybe asking her wasn't the brightest of my ideas…

The girl remained quiet for a few moments as she thought of her answer- She sighed gently before replying to me awaiting question, "You're not all bad Master Grimmjow…You weren't like the others." That was her answer. Heh. Smart girl, she answered, yet didn't answer.

"Not all bad?" I couldn't help but laugh at the comment-"We will see how bad I am whenever I can open my eyes again!" I joked, but really- I guess I was happy about the fact that she didn't say something like: 'yes you should have died a gruesome death.'

Nel stayed with me until my eyes finally opened- It was amazing, being able to see again that is. For a while I thought my eyes would never open again…that thought was scary. Ha. Scary- who would ever think I'd be saying something was scary. God...I am losing my edge. Hell, I have been asleep forever- give me some credit. Damn. My body seemed normal- it hadn't changed at all. The only thing was getting my limbs to move was a bit difficult. It was as if they were in strike about helping out the boss of it all. Me. "Look at me. This is disgraceful." It was. Here I was: Espada number Six having trouble moving his body parts. I could just see all the other Espada (if they were alive that is) 'loling' in my face. Well, they are all dead, so put that in your pipe and smoke it.

I finally began to look around my surroundings…I was in Las Noches- In my room no less…So, Ichigo, for years, has been coming to this place to my room to take care of me? Dammit why? (Wait…he didn't try to take advantage of me did he…? Oh cripes…) I shuddered at that thought…hopefully that was just a horrid idea that had no reality to it. Hopefully. I had to shake my head to get the image of that stupid orange haired brat out of my head. Well…it wouldn't be that bad…STOP right there Grimmjow! You were not gay five seconds ago!

Getting up, I left the thoughts behind as I strode from my room- The place was buzzing with life and people…not just Arrancar but…Shinigami. What the hell?! Why where Soul Reapers here? This wasn't making any sense! "What the…" I begin to growl- I was greeted with shouts and gasps. "Captain Grimmjow! You're awake!" Some of them bowed and others tilted their heads in respect.

I gapped in confusion. What was going on? Mortal enemies were working together- in enemy territory no less and them calling me 'Captain?'

"Sir…" One of the Soul Reapers came up to me; her black kimono had a patch on it- like everyone else's. Her eyes went to the patch on her arm, "Ah- You've been unconscious all this time- forgive me. This patch symbolizes that I, we, work here. We are a special group that are stationed here to keep the hollow in check." She smiled slightly, trying to give the impression she was happy, but I could easily see she didn't care either way.

I crossed my arms as I tried to put the pieces together, "You all keep calling me Captain. Why? Who made me Captain of this squad?" I mean really- who the hell would place a position on a sleeping man?

Another member approached me, an Arrancar; she put her hands on her hips before stating, quite bluntly: "Kurosaki-kun made you Captain, now get to work."

Author's note:

Ah~ Another Chapter up! Oh, that reminds me, yes there was nothing to do with the boy from his memories this time, but he WILL show up in due time :D

So enjoy~ Things will start heating up pretty soon! :D So, tune in kiddies for the next chapter titled: The Human World