Response to reviews!

Kobato00: Well, I spelled it right, and that's not what Google Translate said! DX Well, thanks for telling me anyways!

Venerable Sage of Fortune: Wow, that's the first time someone's described my story plot like that! XD

MiszXBrii: I'm glad you like it…there's a story behind it too…

Raicheru: I'm glad you're ok with it. Not like I was going to change it anyways! XD

WhiteW12-0: Yes, I'm a bitch, you can say it…-_-'

Drmona lord: Somewhat yes and somewhat no. I mean, if I enjoyed writing bout my favorite characters in pain, that'd make me sadistic…right?

herRhi-chan: Heh, your review got repeated…XD Oh, c'mon, where's the plot and suspense in that? T_T

Azteka: Maybe….kidding. He will, I promise, but when he does, you're gonna be sad…*SPOILER!* And I'm glad you like my story!

BonneNuit: Oh, you naughty girl! XD

Athina Dark-Angel of Death: I'm glad you like it, it makes it sound like a scary story you tell at a campfire! XD

Ok, about Dion's name…he's based off of a really good friend of mine here on Fanfiction. I'm going to do my best to keep their personalities the same, and as for his last name, I made that one up. XD However, according to Kobato00, it actually means 'bride'. I guess Google Translate lied to me…anywho, just pretend that's what it means, ok? Ok, here's the next chapter!

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Chapter 9: A Plot

Dion's POV

Present…

The first thing I woke up to was golden eyes staring down at me. "Sh-Shiro…" I still thought he was pissed at me, he had a right, but instead, his eyes were brimming with worry.

"Hey, you alright? Looks like Grimmjow did a number on ya." He said. I slowly sat up to see that it was dark outside. No one else was in the room except him.

"Y-yeah, I am now…" I turned and I instantly felt like crap. He looked worse than the last time I saw him. "Are you ok?"

"I'll recover…but Ichigo…" His eyes grew distant and I gripped his shoulders, shaking him hard.

"Shiro, don't start it! You're here, not there." I told him firmly. His eyes regained their focus and he sighed.

"Maybe I won't…god, what am I going to do?" he whispered, burying his head in his hands. I couldn't think of anything else but pat his back gently.

"Look, I know I've said it already, but I'm sorry. Nothing I can do can change what I've done, but I promise, I will make it up." He looked at me with those sad, golden eyes and I felt my heart sink, yes, I do have one.

"I told you before, there's nothing to forgive." He said. "I just…wish we could've escaped earlier." I couldn't help but sense the small resentment towards me in there, but he had a right to be upset, so I just ignored it.

"Me too…so, what about Ichigo?" I asked quietly. He looked at the other room and sighed.

"He…hasn't woken up yet, and they can't heal his wounds anymore…" he whispered it all so quietly, I had to lean in to hear him. "Dion, I'm actually scared of him waking up…what if he-"

"No, there's still a chance, so don't even think about it!" I snapped at him a little harsher than I intended to and he flinched. "Look, I didn't mean to snap, but c'mon, have some more faith in him."

"You weren't the one connected to his soul back then… and I need to be reconnected…before he…" he didn't even finish his sentence and he buried his head in his hands again, crying. I wish there was something I could do, but what was there? This whole mess was my fault after all.

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Shiro's POV

13 days ago…

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself gazing into Ichigo's sleeping face. Even when he slept, he had a small scowl on his face, but now it seemed pained, like he was in the middle of a nightmare or bad memory. . I could feel his hand resting gently in mine and I sighed. That's when I realized something; he was touching my hand. He wasn't supposed to be able to, so why…? "Mmm…" I looked up to see his eyes open, his chocolate eyes foggy with sleep.

"I-Ichigo?" I whispered quietly. My voice felt hoarse and weak, and I didn't know why. His eyes widened as he looked at me.

"Sh-Shiro, you're awake?" he asked me. I nodded and stretched. I then felt a small tightening on my arm and I looked at what it was. It was a small black band.

"Wh-what the hell is this?" I asked as I tugged at it. It felt like it was fused to my skin and it wouldn't budge. He looked at it and frowned.

"You mean...you don't remember?" He asked me softly. "You don't remember what happened?" I gave hi a confused look, but that was when it all hit me; the loud sounds, ear piercing and painful, him screaming at me, but what I didn't know, forcing myself into control and then…nothing.

"I-Ichigo…what did they…?"

"They separated us. You're now 'in this world', as you'd put it." He explained. But this didn't make sense. I could still feel his soul connected to my own.

"But…we're still connected." I said. He shrugged.

"They said they weren't able to completely separate us. They did say that it may be impossible for you to return to my mind though."

"In other words, I'm trapped here." I sighed. He ran his hand through my hair gently. When I looked up at him again, h pushed his lips against mine, the kiss felt a little needy, but I welcomed it. I let him do as he pleased, slowly pushing his tongue into my mouth and exploring timidly. That was when I heard someone coming. I quickly pulled away and looked at the door. When it opened, there was an arrancar I had never seen before.

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Normal POV

"Ah, you're up. That's good!" the arrancar said as he walked in.

"Hey Dion." Ichigo said casually, yet cautiously. Shiro flashed his golden eyes at Ichigo, then Dion, and then back at Ichigo.

"You know him?" he asked.

"He came in and took care of your ears when they were bleeding and you were still in shock." Ichigo explained.

"Are you any better now?" Dion asked, walking forward slowly to examine Shiro more closely. Shiro growled in his throat and Dion stopped. "Look, I'm not going to hurt you or anything, and I don't expect you to trust me, but I'm supposed to be watching the two of you. I can't exactly do my job here if you refuse to let me look at you." He sighed. Shiro relaxed some, but kept his gaze on the arrancar. He sat up and flinched a little at the pain in his arm.

"Is he ok?" Ichigo asked as Dion looked him over.

"Well, mostly. That band that keeps him here is awfully tight, but if I say something, they just might make it tighter." He said. Shiro huffed and Ichigo just nodded. "All I can say is try to get some sleep. You'll need it for what's about to happen." Both of them stared curiously as Dion left the room.

"What do ya think he meant?" Shiro asked.

"I have no clue…" Ichigo replied.

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Grimmjow sighed as he stared out the window. This is the last day I get to 'play with the two of them…he thought. What to do…

"Feeling a little upset, Grimmjow?" Grimmjow turned around quickly to see Ulquiorra standing in the doorway to his room.

He has no sense of privacy…he grumbled. But then again, neither do I… "Not at all. Just thinking about how to end my time."

"You have already been told what to do by Lord Aizen." Ulquiorra replied. "All you need to do now is what he said." Grimmjow sighed.

"Do you always need to do what that prick tells ya to?" he asked. "Oh, I can't wait until-" He was suddenly silenced by a pale finger being placed on his lips.

"Not yet, Grimmjow. It's not time yet for that…" he whispered so quietly that Grimmjow wasn't exactly sure if he had heard him. Grimmjow grinned and grabbed Ulquiorra's hand.

"So...how long are ya gonna keep pretending to hate me?" he asked. He rapidly pulled Ulquiorra down and mashed their lips together. Instead of struggling, Ulquiorra instantly allowed himself to fall in it. Grimmjow moaned and nipped at the 4th Espada's lips, trying to get him to open them. Ulquiorra parted them eagerly and Grimmjow grinned against his lips. He pressed his tongue inside, exploring as much as he pleased. Their tongues touched and Ulquiorra moaned softly, causing Grimmjow's erection to rise. But right before anything else happened, they could hear footsteps and they stopped their kiss. "Aww…that sucked…" he grumbled.

"When this is over, we can do as we please again…" Ulquiorra said, all of his previous emotion gone. Grimmjow huffed as his door opened slightly.

"Uh…am I permitted in?" Grimmjow grinned at the slightly timid voice from the other side.

"Yes, come in Novia." He said. The 24th arrancar walked in slowly, glancing at Ulquiorra before making eye contact with Grimmjow. "Well?"

"Th-the hollow is awake now. You can proceed, Master Grimmjow." He said quickly. Grimmjow nodded, a grin spreading across his face.

"Good…"

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Ichigo's POV

I could tell Shiro didn't trust him, and, to be frank, I didn't either. But Dion was right about one thing; he was all we had right now. So, as much as we hated it, we had to put up with him. "Ichigo, I don't like this." Shiro's quite voice snapped me out of my thoughts. His voice almost never rose above a whisper since he woke up. I guess he was scared. It felt weird; I was used to him being tough, not afraid of anything, but now…

"Don't like what?" I asked, leaning my head down to rest in his pure white hair. I inhaled deeply, enjoying his scent. Ok, fine, I'll share. His scent smelled like…I guess the best thing I can come up with is a fresh spring breeze. It was refreshing and it always made me feel calm and safe.

"I don't like this in general."

"That doesn't make any sense at all." He chuckled softly at that.

"What else could I be talking about? I don't like the fact we're here, that we're trapped…that' I'm trapped in your world…" he whispered, fear crawling in his voice. I stroked his soft hair and leaned down close to his ear.

"It'll be ok…we'll get out of this, I know we will." I told him. Wasn't much, especially coming from me, the Soul Reaper who couldn't access his own damned powers. He chuckled and sighed.

"I sound really whiny and scared here." he grumbled and I laughed into his hair. He looked up at me with those deep, beautiful golden eyes that were filled with sadness and fear.

"Nothing wrong with that, I won't tell a soul." I said. He thumped my shoulder lightly before sitting up and rubbing his face.

"Damn straight you won't." he said and I smiled.

There's the Shiro I love…I thought. "Just relax, ok? We'll figure this out." He then pressed his lips against mine in a brief, but calming kiss.

"I love you Ichigo…" he whispered gently.

"I love you too, Shiro, and I promise, we'll get out of here."

"Or die trying."

"C'mon, I'd like not to die on this." We both laughed for a few seconds until my stomach tightened painfully.

"Ichigo, you ok?" he asked, placing his cool hand on my forehead.

"Y-yeah, I think s-" I quickly got up and ran to the bathroom, bending over the toilet and puked my guts up…or at least, a lot of stuff, including blood. Shiro bent down and placed a hand on my back, rubbing gently as I coughed in the toilet.

"Relax, it'll be ok…" he whispered quietly. I couldn't speak, but I knew it wasn't going to be ok…not until we busted out of here…

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Dion's POV

I could hear him getting sick on the other side. I wasn't allowed to help them out much, but I wish I could. I can't explain it, but I really hated what was happening here. But that didn't matter. The Espada standing next to me was grinning like mad. "Shall I knock them out or something, Master Grimmjow?" I asked him. He shook his head.

"No, I want them to be awake for this…" he smiled and I shivered. They were in bad shape, and I wasn't sure how much they could take.

Please…please bear it, guys…you have too.

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Chapter 9 end

Wow, I didn't expect that. It came outta nowhere, random GrimmjowXUlquiorra! XD Well, good thing it ties in to what happens later~! So, this fic now has two pairs! Aren't I awesome? Well, little fluff here, so enjoy while it lasts! Evil stuff happens later! Please review! If you do, I may consider what the fans want for a change!