Now we have the arrival of Aizen and Gin. This chapter did have to go threw a few minor changes because it needed it.
It was the day that the captain was due to appear at the academy. It had also been the first twenty four hours since Izuru had been abducted. Renji and Momo had told the headmaster about the ransom note towards the end of the school day the day before. Unfortunately, their angst would only escalate when the headmaster told them that there probably wasn't going to be any luck in saving him considering the Soul Society's busy and chaotic schedule. This also infuriated them since he told them that he would pass it along. They couldn't do much about it as he was their superior and they would have a hard time saving him themselves with what experience they had.
They trotted down the hallway with their fellow students to the main gates. The headmaster was adamant about them greeting the captain and their respected lieutenant and to be on their best behavior. Renji and Momo joined the sophomores and the freshmen on the right side of the gate. They had gotten their early enough to get themselves in the front row. The captain and lieutenant had yet to arrive so they had to wait. While doing so, Momo couldn't help but contemplate what had transpired.
"What do you mean you won't help?" Renji yelled. "We did our part, now it's your turn."
"Pipe down Renji." The headmaster ordered, to which Renji did. "Now, as much as I would like to help Izuru, it's just not possible. From what I've heard, the Soul Society has been busy and there's no way we can find that kind of money in the next few days."
Renji and Momo didn't respond. The only thing escaping was a gasp from Momo.
"Don't get me wrong, he was a good student and I wouldn't wish harm on him. However, I have to think logically with the information that's been presented. Now go. You need to join your fellow students, and don't forget that you are not to mention this at all."
Renji and Momo nodded and left the headmaster's office.
'This isn't fair.' Momo complained. She was pulled from her train of thought as everyone began to notice the arrival of their guests. It was squad five's captain Sosuke Aizen and his lieutenant Gin Ichiamru. Renji and Momo couldn't help but remember them since they had meet them before in their freshman year. Observing them, Momo could barely resist the urge to ask them for help, given the fact that they helped them, along with the now graduated Sheuuhei, during a practice Hollow exercise gone wrong. She wanted to scream for help, but she knew she had to restrain herself. The urge gradually increased as they got closer to the two of them.
"Please, help us!" Momo loudly requested, stepping in front of them.
Everyone was shocked by her outburst, some students even gasping.
"Momo!" Renji gasped, not expecting her to step out of line.
She looked back at Renji, not wanting to hear his argument, before returning her attention back to Aizen. She hoped he wouldn't turn her away and that he would not be upset with her. There was a moment of silence, and a pinch of embarrassment had started to rise.
"What is it?" Aizen asked with an understanding tone in his voice.
"It's a friend of mine. Not Renji over there, but the other one, Izuru."
Aizen gave her a slightly confused look.
"The lil blonde boy that we helped last year with these two." Gin recalled.
"Oh, okay. I remember now." Aizen replied. "What about him?"
"He's been abducted," Momo began, "and if we don't find him within the next two days these thugs from a gang called the Black Shadow is going to kill him."
Aizen seemed a little surprise by her statement while Gin carried his usual smile.
"Don't listen to her." The headmaster stated apologetically. "She's a little tired from all of her hard work lately."
Aizen only had to give him a look to get him to back down.
"Why don't we talk about this in private?" Aizen suggested.
He started to walk towards the school again.
"Come on."
Not needing any more of an invite, Gin, Renji, Momo, and even the headmaster followed behind.
Izuru was silently sitting in his prison cell. Daisuke barged through the door to check on him.
"You look exhausted." Daisuke stated sarcastically. "I suppose that's to be expected though since you're starving yourself and keeping yourself up."
Izuru just gave him a glare.
"Now, we've sent another note to your parents. We will meet them at the rendezvous point listed in an hour to discuss the payment and where they can get you. You will be staying behind so that you don't get any ideas."
Leaving it at that, Daisuke left the cell, slamming the door and locking it on the way out.
Izuru slowly pushed himself up. His legs were soar from exhaustion, but that didn't stop him. His expression showed signs of concern. 'He's going to get suspicious.' Izuru admitted. 'Without a lot of research, they have no idea that they're dead. So there will definitely be some red flags raised when he gets there. This won't end well.'
So yeah, they kind of know about this little gang as you'll find out in the next chapter.