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Set during the Renaissance

The Shadow

Shadow's Morning

Even though his eyes were close the light still burned his eyes. Renji turned the other way which worked, but suddenly his blanket disappear and he was getting cold. The Lieutenant began to shiver but he started to become warm do to a sudden heat source. Renji began to crawl closer to the source, and once he was close enough he snuggled deeper into it.

"Didn't know you got so attached to me so fast." The familiar voice chuckled

Renji shot up quickly and saw Grimmjow seating in bed fully dress. The red head was about to jump out of bed but then realized he was naked, and quickly grab for the covers to cover himself. Grimmjow only grinned at Renji then planted a kiss on his lips, Renji was quite surprise but then moved back.

"What was that for!" Renji blushed

"What the kiss? Just having a little fun is all." Grimmjow said as he walked over to the window

"Fun? No that was just a one night thing alright."

"I don't think so; I haven't had fun in awhile so you're my new toy." Grimmjow grinned

"No way!" Renji protested

The bluenette quickly walked over to Renji and ripped the covers off of him, then climbed on top. Grimmjow leaned down and processed to suck on the red heads neck. Renji wanted to resist against the mouth on his body, but he couldn't for his desire was clouding his judgment. The lieutenant found his body once again enjoying the treatment, and leaning closer to the source of pleasure. A moan erupted from the Assassins vocal cords, and Grimmjow only growled in delight.

"See your body already knows its master." Grimmjow smirked

Renji was about to comment on that statement, but there was a knock on the door. The two in the bed lay still until Grimmjow decide to see who had disturbed him from his toy. The bluenette didn't get up much to Renji's displeasure, instead Grimmjow called from the bed.

"What is it?"

"Master Grimmjow it's time to get up." Yylfordt answered

"Alright, I'm getting up."

Grimmjow got up then went out of the room, and was greeted by the blond. The two went downstairs to the study where Yylfordt had told Grimmjow someone was waiting for him. The bluenette dismissed his right hand man once he reached the double oak doors. He entered the room to found a man dressed in a long sleeve white shirt, with a green colored vest, and black pants and boots. The other male was reading a book but shut it close, and his green eyes met Grimmjows' blue ones.

"What do you want Schiffer?"

"I heard the disposal of Rukia Kuchiki was a fail."

Grimmjow growled at Ulquiorra, he had almost forgotten about that assignment.

"You don't have to worry Lord Aizen isn't upset about your failure he's quite relieve. It seems he still has some use for the Kuchiki household."

"Is that all you wanted to say?" Grimmjow frowned

"Also the meeting has been shifted to this afternoon."

Once Ulquiorra informed Grimmjow he left the Jaegerjaquez manor, while Grimmjow returned to his quarters. The blue hair male found his room empty of the Assassin, but instead found a small note.

I'll be back later to discuss important information with you.
~R~

- Karakura Town -

Renji walked through the main gate of the town, and was greet by the lower rank Assassins who passed him. The red head mumbled a few hellos back, but in truth he wanted just to get to his room. Renji hadn't realized he was tried until he left the blue hair man's place, right now his entire body was in pain. Don't get Renji wrong, he has done such physical contact before but with women, this was a first with a male.

I can't believe I agreed. Renji thought with a frown

The Lieutenant spotted his living quarters and sighed with relief. Suddenly the red head was smacked on the back, causing him to hiss in pain.

"Huh that's a first? Didn't know that would hurt a Lieutenant."

Renji turned around and glared at the person who had smacked him. The other male smirked at the glare Renji was giving him.

"Ikkaku what do you want." He hissed

"Someone seems upset. What, did you wake-up on the wrong side of the bed?" the bald man joked

The red head on the other hand didn't see it at all funny, for that joke was partly true.

"Yeah…um…you try sleeping on a roof all night."

Renji smiled in his head, for the quick white lie. Ikkaku cocked a brow but didn't comment on it; to him it probably was some important mission that he didn't need to know about.

"Sounds like you had a rough night." Another intervened

The red head Assassin cringed at the words his partner had said, what was with everyone today? Renji turned around to see Ichigo giving him a look that says he was worried yet not.

"Ichigo what are you doing here? I ordered you to stay at the Kuchikis."

"I know but they came here, so I couldn't just remain over there."

Ichigo turned around and ushered the Lieutenant to follow him. The two arrived at the medical area of Karakura which was run by Lady Unohana, a noble woman who chose to stay in here instead of returning home. When entering the main building Renji and Ichigo were greeted by the four Captains of the town, two Kuchikis and Lady Orihime.

"Renji where the hell have you been?" Yoruichi glared

"I was busy looking over the Jaegerjaquez manor all night."

"Like hell! One of my members saw you leaving the manor this morning."

"You were spying on me! How long has this be going on?" Renji glared while worrying he'd been caught sleeping with Grimmjow

Kisuke stepped in between the two, and both sent them glares to drop the conversation.

"Renji you disobey an order, but that doesn't gave the right to send one of our own to spy on another." Urahara informed

The two nodded there heads in understanding before apologizing to one another. At this point Byakuya stepped in and began to discuss important matters.

"Tonight there's going to be a celebration at the Ukitake manor; rumors say Aizen might be there."

"Yes but it's quite strange, it's just the ceremony honoring Kaien Shiba to Lieutenant. Why would Aizen attend?" Orihime frowned

Why indeed? Only one person might know. Renji thought

Hyou: I was inspired to write this chapter, so I'm going to continue this story thanks to wonderful people who like my stories! Hoped you enjoyed reading and please review!