New faces

Rukia's mouth gaped open. Utter surprise lit her face. Instead of falling to the ground, she fell into his arms. Why the hell was he doing here? Though she was thankful that she didn't hit the ground, she rather be anywhere then here.

"Going for a walk?" His voice was cold and stern.

Rukia opened her mouth to say something then decided not to. He would just treat her like an idiot. Ulquiorra probably knew already what her intentions were. He'd probably also tell her that it was useless to even try finding a way out even with a map.

She waited for him to put her down. Silence. He didn't make any movements indicating he was letting go. "Are you going to put me down?" She finally asked.

Ulquiorra's answer was tightening his hold on her. She squirmed. As much as she tried she could not escape. Using all of her energy to wiggle out of his hold left her tired. She gave up. Rukia stopped struggling a stayed still.

Ulquiorra walked up the stairs and reached out one hand to open the door. Rukia took a chance. She struggled for her freedom. She slipped down a little. Just a bit more..She kicked her legs. Ulquiorra recaptured her. With her in his grasp he went into her room.

Ulquiorra dropped Rukia down on her bed. Instead of leaving for the door like Rukia thought he would, he sat down on the chair facing the window. What was he doing? She would yell at him for being in a lady's room at night but it was impossible to tell what time it was.

"I will be watching you till you fall asleep" With looking back at her he continue, " If you want to be angry at anyone for this arrangement, be angry with your self."

Rukia wanted to strangle him. If she had her Zanpakutō he would be dead. I bet hes laughing at me on the inside. The more Rukia thought, the more aggravated she got. She pulled the covers around her and laid down. Closing her eyes, she tried to sleep.

Rukia felt like someone was staring holes into her. I'm just being to self conscious. She tried to relax. It felt so weird having someone in the room while she tried to sleep. She started reciting things in her head. Poems, kidō spells, anything that would make her fall asleep. Her body finally allowed her to sleep.

Ulquiorra listen. Silence. The shinigami fell asleep. Her body laid still. How could such a little thing like her have so much energy. Ulquiorra rubbed his forehead. She was a handful. Stubborn and Determined, but very interesting.

He got up from his chair. He walked toward the sleeping figure. Standing next to the bed, he looked down at Rukia. She had a peaceful expression. Her mouth was slightly parted. the blanket was slipping off her. Ulquiorra lifted it and secured it around her. He watched as her chest rose and fell with her breathing. Why was he so enticed with this petite woman.

"Ichi...go" she murmured. Ulquiorra froze. Did she just say Ichigo's name? That so called substitute shinigami filth? Maybe this woman had feelings for him. Why does it matter to me that she said his name? Ulquiorra tried to clear his head.

"Renji...Nii..sama..Captain.." He relaxed as he heard her say more names. She must be worried about her friends. Maybe she was dreaming of them. It shouldn't concern him whether or not she had some one important to her.

Ulquiorra closed his eyes. Hes been acting strange for a while. Maybe he was getting sick. He walked out the door. Giving the small shinigami one last glance, he closed and locked the door.

Ulquiorra was in Aizen's throne room. His knee touching the floor in a bow. His head was down as he stared at the floor. Aizen had a look in his eyes. Something interesting was about to happen.

Aizen watched the battle unfold through his looking glass. An explosion. Screams. Madness. Bodies littered the battle grounds, arrancar and shinigami alike. Another explosion. Gin must be having a lot of fun, after all Aizen did entrust him to be in charge.

Byakuya Kuchiki appeared in view. Covered in blood that obviously was not his own. His usual tidy appearance was ruined. His hair messed up, dirt and sweat covered his skin. He lunged down at an unsuspecting arrancar. His haori fluttered around him. He looked like a demon.

Could this be the effect of "Rukia's" death?

Ichigo stood in the middle of bodies of arrancar. The arrancar's blood flowed like a river. Ichigo had a killing intent in his eyes. He yelled and stuck down 3 arrancar. They collapsed. Sweat dripped down his face. He wiped blood from his mouth. He lunged at another arrancar.

Aizen was pleased to see their reactions. This is simply marvelous. Things were running smoothly like he predicted. Soon the next step will take place. He turned his attention to Ulquiorra. "Are the new espada replacements for numbers 5, 7, 8, and 9 ready?"

"Yes Aizen-sama."

Aizen then looked toward the door. "come." He ordered.

Four arrancar came in. Three males, one female. All bowed toward Aizen. The female stepped forward. "Espada 5, Astucia Espina, head of the research devision" She had red curly hair that went down to her waist. She was taller then two of the three male espada. Her skin was tan. Her hollow mask covered her barely covered her eyes. Yellow eyes hid underneath. She wore a long skirt that touched the floor and a top that sleeves stopped at the elbow. Her sword had a yellow and red hilt. She kept it on her left side. A hole was on her right shoulder and a tattoo of a 5 on the back of her other.

She stepped back. A arrancar with black hair with white tips stood forward. He was the shortest of the four. He seemed to just barely be able to tower over Rukia is she was standing next to him. He had silver eyes. He had pale skin but not as pale as Ulquiorra. His pants stopped just below the knee. His top had five black lines running down it while two others ran down his sleeves. His hollow mask covered one of his ears and seemed to resemble half a head phone. His other ear had two piercings in it that seemed to be part of his hollow mask. On his back was a sword that seemed to dwarf him. Its hilt was Silver and black. A tattoo of his number was on the side of his neck. A hole was on his upper arm, just above his elbow. He bowed, " Suelto Ondulación, 7th."

The tallest of the group stood forward. "Muerte Duende, Espada number 8." He had light blond hair, the bangs covered his hazel eyes. On his face was a grin showing off sharp teeth. He had ivory skin. Poking out from underneath his hair were pointed ears. His hollow mask laid on the top of his head and looked like a circlet. His had short sleeved top with black gloves and a regular pants. His sash was slanted. His hole was in the middle of his chest. He moved his hand to brush away some hair off of the right side of his forehead, revealing the number 9. On his right side was a curved sword. The hilt was a moss green.

The last one stepped forward. " Media Luna Mar, 9th." He had hair that ended at his ear lope. It was black with a blue hue. His eyes were a deep blue like the sea. He wore a top with a low collar showing off his number. He had a jacket that touched the ground. his pants were pushed a little lower, showing a hole right next to his right hip. His helmet covered half of his face from below the eye. A blue collar was around his neck. On his right side was his sword. It was the same color as his eye, it was just a bit longer then most.

Aizen dismissed them. He looked at Ulquiorra. "Let Rukia meet them tomorrow." Aizen had something planned.

Astucia Espina - Cunning Rose, new 5th.

Suelto Ondulación- Loose Ripple, new 7th.

Muerte Duende - Death sprite , new 8th.

Media Luna Mar - crescent Sea, new 9th

This chapter pretty much introducing new characters. Of the new characters which one do you like?