Brother

"Good morning, Rukia." A voice called out gently. Rukia slowly opened her eyes. The bright lights greeted her. She blinked until her eyes adjusted. Aizen stood over her, a kind smile on his face. He held her hand tenderly in his.

"Good morning, Sousuke." She returned the smile.

"I trust that you had a good rest?" He inquired.

"Yes."

"Do you remember everything?" He looked her in the eye.

"Yes."

"Tell me how we met and what happened up to now. I want to make sure you are...alright."

"I lived alone in the 78th district of the Rukongai. I would of died from starvation if you had not found me. You became my adoptive brother." He nodded with approval. She continued. "Since you were a shinigami, you thought it would be best for me to become one to stay near you. You were a captain. You soon found that the Gotei 13 was becoming corrupt. You along with Gin and Tousen realized that you must do something. The other captains would not change their ways so we left and came here, Hueco Mundo. You now lead others who wish to make the Gotei pure again, no matter the cost. "

"Very good." Aizen said and patted her head. "I am relieved that you are well. Rest here a little longer."

"Yes, Sousuke." Rukia closed her eyes.

Ulquiorra laid underneath a tree, his eyes closed. He became very frustrated with all his failed attempts to clear his mind. She kept popping back. Every little thing began to remind him of her.

This was the tree she fell asleep underneath. The flowers reminded him of her eyes. The sky reminded him of her thirst for freedom. Even his own body reminded him of her. He opened his eyes and lifted his right hand up. This was the hand that touched her lips when she fell asleep under this very tree.

He put his hand to his lips. Why did I do that? He already knew the answer. He knew since that dream of that place filled with snow. He got up and headed toward the buildings. He had a need to see her now.

Gin sat down across from Aizen. He like always had a smile on his face. "I 'erd Rukia woke up today. Ya must be 'ery happy."

Aizen smiled, "Yes, Everything went perfectly. She believes every lie we programmed. We are lucky we had a espada with mind control, even if his power is temporary, the machine will allow us to keep up this charade. The fact it also lets us plant fake memories is quite useful too." He reached for his wine glass and took a sip.

"Do ya think shell break out of it?"

"No. Only intense emotional attachments would have a chance, a small one, to free her. Even if she meets with her former allies, she had no strong ties with any of them. She kept an emotional distance."

"Ya plan on playin' with 'er?" Gin asked

Aizen's only reply was a smile.

Rukia stared at the wall. The moment Aizen left she felt a sigh of relief escape her. But why? He is her brother, she should feel at ease with him near by but instead she felt...panicked? I must still be sick. This is the only reason I'm acting strange. I should listen to Sousuke and rest more. She heard a door open and quietly shut.

"Hello Grimmjow." She greeted the male arrancar.

"Its Ulquiorra." He said blankly.

"Oh. I guess the fever is worse then I thought." She sat up, "What do you need with me?"

He responded after a minute. "I wanted to see how well you are. It is my job to look after you."

"Sousuke is very protective of me." Rukia stopped talking. some how that didn't seem right. She wanted to say someone else's name..but who's? Rukia tried to think of a name. She could not come up with any. Besides, there shouldn't be anyone else but Aizen to be concerned like that.

Rukia closed her eyes. I...I forgot something? Its important..why can't I remember what it is? This is a side affect from being sick. My head hurts....

"Are you okay?" He asked but no concern was shown in his voice. Rukia opened her eyes and looked into his. An emotion unrecognizable to her disappeared from it as soon as she saw it. Maybe he really was concern?

"Yeah." She said with a smile. "I just need to rest."

"I will check on you in two hours."

"Okay." Rukia waited till he left to lay back down. She felt like something....a part of her was missing. She looked down at her hands as if the answer was hidden in the lines of her palm. Rukia's vision began to get blurry and she soon fell asleep.

Media Luna Mar walked into the throne room. He ignored all the stares he got from the others and stood infront of Aizen. He quickly bowed. "I wish to speak to you about the girl."

"Media Luna Mar, that is enough." Aizen said coldly.

"But we would have the ultimate weapon if we did so." He said defiantly. "We just need to turn the girl into one of us. It would increase her powers and make her the strongest in your army. How can you leave her to be weak."

"You should be able to use your head." Aizen told him, "Rukia can be one of the strongest shinigami in existents. If we turn her, She could become..uncontrollable. She would have too much power. I will not stray from my plan and neither will you."

"You fail to see a important matter about her." Tousen walked into the room and looked in Media's direction. "She is pure being. Her sword is white, a heavenly color, like her soul. If we change her to become more like you...She would become corrupt. She is like me." Wonderweiss followed him like a puppy, holding onto the cloth of Tousen's clothes.

"'sides," Gin said with his trade mark smile, "I like 'er the way she is. I wouldn't be too happy if she changed."

Media Luna Mar almost shivered at the meaning of Gin's words. He pleaded once more. "Please, Aizen-sama, consider the reward and opportunities that will come if we do change her."

"I said no." Aizen fixed his gaze on the espada, "Unless you wish to make me angry, I suggest you leave."

"Yes, Aizen-sama." Media Luna Mar said with a bow and left. If they wouldn't listen to him, he would take matters into his own hands. It was time he paid Rukia a visit and no green eyed espada will get in his way.

I apologize for any grammar/spelling mistakes. I am also sorry this chapter is short. I'm kinda excited to write my StarkXRukia story.