Reunion

"Its nice to see you again." Aizen said with a smile. Rukia's spine stiffen. She turned her head just in time to see the doors close behind her. "So eager to leave?" He gave her a sad expression. "I'm afraid I would be reduce to tears if you left." His voice filled with mock sadness. He gestured to a seat across from him, "Sit."

Aizen sat at a long, white table. Food of every type was present. The aroma was mouth watering. They looked so delectable in the soft glow of candle light. Rukia's stomach pained her. She hasn't had any food since she came to Hueco Mundo. As much as she hated to, she knew she would need food soon. Reluctant, she sat down.

"How do you find your room, Rukia?" Aizen asked her after taking a sip of wine.

"Its very high class." Rukia replied politely. Everything has to be of the best quality for Aizen.

A female arrancar stepped forward and dished Rukia a foreign food she never seen before. Hesitantly, she took a small bite. It was spicy and made her eyes water. She swallowed and took another bite. Her mask of indifference in place. They ate in silence.

Ulquiorra went back to the shinigami's room, under the order of Aizen. Unlocking the door he quickly stepped inside. He walked into the bathroom and garbed her old clothes. He quickly left the room and headed to the meeting room.

A short arrancar stood in the room. She was just a bit taller the Rukia, but from a distance, the arrancar could be mistaken as the little woman. Throwing the clothing at the arrancar Ulquiorra opened a garganta. The arrancar now dressed in Rukia's clothing, stepped through the Garganta with Ulquiorra.

Screams. Ulquiorra enter the battle ground. Shinigami were fighting Arrancar were attacking. The scene was total chaos. Blood dyed the ground a dark red. Bodies laid on the ground. stepping over them without a thought, Ulquiorra and the arrancar headed to a secluded part of the town.

They were in a park, flowers were in bloom. The moon high in the sky. It was peaceful. The park was untouched by the battle. Ulquiorra nodded to the female arrancar. She moved in front of him barley an inch apart. He drew his sword and held it to her neck. They were nearing.

Ichigo cursed. He couldn't focus on the battle. What an idiot he was. That nagging feeling that wouldn't leave him was soon clear when he stepped out of the Garganta. Rukia. Where was she?

He looked for her when he arrived by all the captains and lieutenants thought that she was with them. Could sh be dead? Ichigo shook his head. How can that be possible. Her image ran in his mind. Determine and defiant, that was how Rukia is. She can't be dead. She's strong for a midget.

Ichigo cut down the arrancar in front of him. He put all his anger into his attacks. He was angry at himself for not looking after her. He should of kept her next to him the whole time. It was such a stupid idea to split up.

Ichigo felt something different. Rukia? He felt her spiritual pressure. He chanted her name in his head as he shunpo his way toward her spiritual pressure. Maybe if he said her name in his head enough it will be her and she'll be alright and give him that grin that always made his heart beat abnormally.

He froze. Rukia isn't alone. His body started screaming at him to move faster toward her. Shes in trouble? Rukia wait for me!


Ulquiorra took out his blade. He place it on the arrancar's throat. With a swift motion, her throat was slit. Blood poured out as he body fell. A puddle of blood formed around her.

"Rukia?" Byakuya Kuchiki beat Ichigo. His eyes widened and for once his mask was broken. "Rukia?" He said louder this time.

"Filth." Ulquiorra barely moved his hand and the body lit on fire. He made no movement. Ichigo finally arrived. His eyes showed terror.

Byakuya moved toward the body. "Rukia.." He tried to hold the body but the flames would not allow him. The body turned to ash. Byakuya closed his eyes. He opened his eyes. They were now filled with rage. He took a piece of cloth that laid in the pile of ash. The only thing left.

Ichigo watched all of this. He couldn't move his body. No. No. No. No! Rukia couldn't of just died. She couldn't. Ichigo regain control of his body.

"You bastard!" He snarled. Ichigo drew his Zanpakutō.

Both Ichigo and Byakuya regarded Ulquiorra with pure hate. Byakuya was the first to attack.

Ulquiorra dodge a slash from Byakuya. Attack after attack Byakuya kept coming after him. Ulquiorra avoided them all. Every slash and thrust of his sword made no contact. Ichigo charged after him with a cry. Ichigo's blade made contact with air. Ulquiorra was gone.

Rukia put her fork down. She felt something clawing at her heart. What happened? Why was her heart in turmoil?

Aizen took a sip of his wine." Rukia something the matter?" He acted concern.

"No. Nothings wrong." Except your mental state. Rukia glared at him. "What do you want?"

"Oh Rukia, I thought you would ask something more interesting. We already know what I want."

His plan was going smooth so far. He sent a fake arrancar to be him making the shinigami think he was there. While they were being fools, he gotten one of the final pieces. True, it might take a while but it will be worth it. It was Rukia Kuchiki he was thinking about of course.

Ah, what potential she had. So many reasons why she become essential for his plan. It must be fate. Since the day she had the Hōgyoku put inside her, she has been watched. No one realized what a remarkable shinigami she was. How talented she was. Only someone like him could see her true value.

Aizen was done playing with his new toy. He would need to break her in slowly. "Rukia, would you like a tour of the place. I would just love to show you my newest trophy I have on my mantle." He said, a slight smirk played on his lips. Ah yes, his new trophy. He would have to thank Ulquiorra for such a nice gift.

Byakuya still held the cloth in his hand. The only thing left of Rukia. After regaining his composure, He along with Ichigo called a meeting. Some of the captains came as well. Captains Histugaya and Captain Ukitake were there. Renji along with two other lieutenants were also present.

Ichigo broke the silence with the news. "Rukia is dead." a solemn silence.

Captain Ukitake barely managed to say "Who killed her?".

Byakuya who was quiet the whole time answer him. "One of the espada."

Ichigo whispered his name, "Ulquiorra Schiffer." Sobs broke out. Curses were heard. Everyone was deep in mourning. Orihime kept on blaming her self. Renji left the meeting, anger and grief was all he felt. Captain Ukitake face was paler then usual. His always kind face twisted in sorrow. Captain Histugaya patted the older Captain's shoulder.

Ulquiorra, Ichigo vowed

I will kill you, Byakuya promised. Rage and sadness filled the night.

Things are getting Interesting...

I want to thank all of you for reviewing! Whenever I start to get lazy, I go read one of your reviews and then i can type again.
I promise there will be some moments between Ulquiorra and Rukia in the next chapters.