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Waking up to a pleasant morning is one thing, waking up with a head ache, the urge to vomit, and being covered in sweat was another. Rukia laid in her bed, not wanting to move. Her eyes did not want to open as she thought. What the hell happened to her?
Yesterday she was feeling fine. Nothing seemed to bother her until after the "party"....Damn the party. Thats when it happened. Aizen must have planned this...but for what purpose? All these thoughts made her head hurt even more.
She felt aware of a presence besides her now. Maybe if she pretends to sleep they will go away. Rukia tried to relax her tense body. Her eyes stayed shut as she waited for the person to go away.
"Rukia ya can't trick me." A sing song voice whispered into her ear.
Her eyes flew open. A smiling man sat in a chair pulled up next to her bed. Gin widen his smile. "G' mornin' Rukia."
"Gin.."She hissed, "What are you doing in here?"
" I was only lookin' after ya." He looked sad for a moment then smiled again. "Ya was sweating an' mumbling a lot. Something 'bout yer brother, Byakuya." He said Byakuya's name slowly.
"Don't you dare say his name." Rukia said dangerously.
"Ya don't need to get so mad, Rukia." He patted her on the head. He suddenly turned his head to look at the door, a strange smile on his face. " See ya later." He walked out of the door, losing interest with her. The door slowly closed.
Gin rested his back on the wall. "Don't think I'm gonna let ya in there."
Media Luna Mar stood in front of him, arms folded across his chest. " What? Don't want to share your toy?"
"Thats exactly it." Gin gave him a menacing smile, "Shes my toy."
Media Luna Mar made a growling sound. Gin got up and walked next to Media Luna Mar and bent his head. "I know what yer planing" He whispered in his ear and began to walk away. "Ulquiorra, ya can come out. Ya got a job to do."
A pale figure stepped out of the shadows and nodded his head toward Gin. He pasted Mar who griped him on the shoulder. "Why don't you let me take care of her today?"
Ulquiorra held his wrist, squeezing it till he heard a cracking noise. He let it go. "It is my job Aizen gave me. Until I am ordered not to, I shall look after her." Ulquiorra went into the room and shut the door.
The day wore on. It was just after lunch when Ulquiorra got up and began walking around her room. He picked up one of her old drawings. He started collecting all the drawings he saw. Rukia quickly made a grab for them.
"What are you doing?" She yelled.
"My job." He picked up another.
A knock at the door and a maid entered. She was caring a bin. Rukia watched as Ulquiorra placed her drawings in the bin. He picked up her crayons and blank paper and tossed those in there too.
"Those are gifts! Give them back!" Her hands closed into fist.
They ignored her and cleared the room of any personal item she had. Once done, the maid was instructed to burn them. Rukia protest was still ignored. The maid bowed and left. Rukia glared at Ulquiorra who said nothing.
She closed the space between them. Her eyes showed hate. She punched him on the chest. He did not seemed affected in anyway. Her second punch was caught in his hand. "Take your frustrations out on something weaker then you." He let go of her hand and sat in a seat.
Rukia sat on her bed in silence for what seemed like hours. Ulquiorra just sat there and looked out the window. A itchy feeling was in her throat. Her headaches were getting worst and all she wanted to do was sleep but Rukia had a bad feeling about something. Her body was on alert but why?
Ulquiorra stood up. "Follow."
He quickly lead her out the door and through the maze of hall ways. He walked beside her, making sure she would not run away as well as guide her. She would look at him through the corner of her eye every now and again.
Every once in a while they would encounter another arrancar who would bow and greet them. Most gave her a interested look which gave her shivers. It was as if they were looking at a endangered animal.
A double door entrance stood alone at the end of the hall they were now on. Ulquiorra opened the door and ushered her in. Bright lights blinded her. A smell that reminded Rukia of hospitals greeted her.
The room was large and filled with strange equipment. Arrancars wearing gloves were operating them. A large monitor took up a majority of the west wall. Blinking machines scattered here and there. Tables and shelves lined the east wall.
In the northern corner of the room was a strange machine. Wires were plugged in to it and in the walls. It look like it came out of a sci-fi movie. A hospitable bed was next to it. metal cuffs were on a table next to it. Rukia filled with dread as her gaze stayed on it.
Espina and Muerte stood next to each other, their backs to Rukia and Ulquiorra. They were speaking to Aizen. He held something in his hand. Rukia had to will herself from running toward them. For the first time in what seemed like years, Rukia gazed longingly on Sode No Shirayuki.
"Yes." Espina said with a nod, " If she does that we can have a high success rate. Right now the rate is 63 percent, it will go up and become 89 percent if things go as planned." She start ed to study the wires, making sure everything was okay.
Ulquiorra kept a hand on her shoulder to keep her from running to Sode No Shirayuki. He walked slowly almost as if to delay her fate. This thought was strange and was pushed out of Rukia's head as quickly as it came.
Aizen and the others finally acknowledge Ulquiorra and Rukia's presence. A slow smile formed on his face. Was it her or did Aizen's smile resemble Gin's for a moment. A shiver ran down her back. The two stopped in front of Aizen. Ulquiorra bowed and said a quiet greeting.
"Rukia..." Aizen's gaze lingered on her face as he said her name slowly. " I, being a a kind and generous person," Rukia held back a scoff," am willing to let you have a taste of freedom."
Rukia glared at him, "Whats the catch?"
Aizen stood left then a foot away from her. He ran his hand on her soft hair. "Catch? No such thing my dear. I will react like anyone who's prisoner is escaping and send some of my loyal soldiers to capture you." He saw her glance at her sword, "And of course I will give your blade back." She continued to glare at him. He made a motion with hand and Ulquiorra stood against th wall. He walked up to the weird machine and tossed her Sode No Shirayuki. "Now shall we begin?"
Espina sonído and stuck Rukia. A electrical zap hit her. Before she could even think of what caused it Muerte charged at her. He kept her busy while Espina sat down in front of one of the monitors.
"Status is up." Espina looked at Aizen. A smile on her face formed when she looked up. The status off Rukia Kuchiki's health, spiritual level, along with other data was on display. "Muerte hurry up."
"Go easy on me. Okay, Ru Ru?" He said with a wolfish smile. His hand went to his sword. "Let me show you my power." He threw his sword into the air, "Sing, Canción popular de la feria."
Smoke came out of the sword as Rukia watched it fall back down.
Rukia eyes watered a little bit as she tried to blink her eyes. The smoke cleared, Muerte stood there in his new form. His nails grew and were pointed, like little knives on each finger. His hair grew longer, it now ended at his mid back. His skin was paler now and his ears had a light green hue to them. His eyes were now bright and like a hawk. His clothing were earthy colors and tattered. He wore no shoes and his toe nails were just as sharp as the ones one his fingers. In his hand was now a wooden flute which he twirled around. He white teeth gleamed as he smiled. "Shall we play now?" He lunged at her.
Rukia brought Sode No Shirayuki up to block. A screeching noise was made as his nails raked the surface of he sword, sending off sparks. Rukia took a step back then thrust forward, missing his side. "Come on Ru." He said tauntingly, "You'll have to do better then that." He made several cuts on her arm.
Damn, she swore silently, Its like fighting 10 daggers. Rukia didn't even want to know how much damage he could do with his feet. She blocked another attack. Her mind raced to think of a way to defeat him.
Rukia aimed at his shoulder. A deep gash formed where she hit him. That side should be slower now. He might be expecting me to try the same thing. She dodged a kick. His claw like hand slashed at her. Her clothing was now ripped from her collar bone to her rib cage. Blood soaked through and stained her clothing.
Rukia quickly wiped sweat off her forehead. Rukia swung her sword, aiming at his thigh. The sword bit flesh and blood sprung forth. Rukia quickly moved back. Muerte grabbed her arm and threw her into a wall.
Rukia groaned as she got up. Her movements were unsteady and her vision blurred. She blinked until she could see correctly and looked around for Muerte. Rukia plunged her sword backward and felt warm liquid splatter on her back. She quickly released her blade from its fleshy tomb and moved away.
Muerte arm was covered in blood. "Nice hit." He told her with a smile. "Thats the last one you'll get." He brought his hand up to his mouth and licked some of the blood.
Rukia thought of her options. Of course she shall continue to fight, she is a Kuchiki and no Kuchiki is a coward. The only option seem to be is to release her sword, no matter how much she would rather not. When this fight comes to an end she would be out of energy. Better to have no energy then be dead. Rukia glanced down at the ground. Pools of blood were everywhere. Is that my blood or his?
Rukia renewed her grip. "Mai, Sode No Shirayuki."
"Finally, now I can be serious." Muerte looked at her sword. "Lets try and not get it too dirty."
Rukia turned her blade upside down and called out her first attack, "Some no mai, Tsukishiro!"
"Now!" Espina yelled to Muerte.
He quickly put his flute to his lips and started playing a song. It was a lullaby. It was sweet and rang out clearly. Rukia was not sure if it was an effect from his playing or her imagination but a voice she couldn't describe sang to her.
Into the forest
You mind will rest
Sleep now
Let us help you
In your quest
Rukia dropped her sword and covered her ears, trying to block out the song. It was no use and continued to play. Rukia squeezed her eyes closed and willed the song to stop. Her body began to feel heavy. Rukia opened her mouth to speak but couldn't.
"Put her on the machine and restrain her." Espina ordered.
Rukia felt arms encircle her and carry her. She managed to open her eyes and started into green ones. Why do they look sad? Rukia went unconscious.
Ulquiorra laid her body down and looked at Espina. Muerte stopped playing his flute and walked out of the room, most likely to get his wounds treated. Aizen stood besides the sleeping Rukia. He gently touched her cheek with his hand. "Do it now."
Espina put something on Rukia's forehead. She then walked over to the monitor and pushed buttons. She looked up. "Success." She smiled. "She should wake up in three days."
Aizen stroked Rukia's hair. "Good night, Rukia Aizen."
Canción popular de la feria-Song of the fair folk
Sorry for the lack of updates! I posted this the minute I typed in the last word. I bet a lot of you are angry...I promise to update real soon to make up for the long wait. Reviews would motivate me to update quicker too. Sorry for the sucky Spanish.