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A/N: Wah! Sorry for the no updated in a long time… I've had major writer's block so I started reading some things that I hadn't read for a while and BOOM! I'm back in business. I hope you guys like this one. As always please read and review even if it's to help me toast marshmallows ^_^

Title: Shell Shocked.

Category: Bleach

Characters: Sōsuke Aizen

Summary: AU something happens to Aizen and his lover is a little shocked

Words: 488


It wasn't supposed to happen like this. Everything was meant to be perfect. Time seemed frozen as he pushed his way through the crowd that surrounded the scene; he'd been at a friend's when it had come onto the TV as breaking news.

"… It has just been confirmed that the Billionaire Tycoon Sōsuke Aizen was shot just a few moments ago…"

The glass that he had just been about to fill slipped from numb finger's as a young man turned to face the screen. His two friends were fighting to get the remote, whether to turn the volume up or to turn it off was unknown. His hands shook as he took in the details of the screen, the tape, and the flashing lights. The neon sign of the hotel. It wasn't possible they were supposed to be meeting there later tonight, after his friends had passed out from the amount of alcohol consumed.

His head shook and time seemed to fast forward just as the battle for the remote hand been won and the TV turned off, he ignored the shouts from his friends as he rushed from the apartment. He had to go, there was no way it was true.

He'd finally reached the tape line, the camera crew that he'd been watching just moments ago a few paces away from him, the reporter still talking. Amber eyes scanned the pavement, the faces of the police, the ambulance crew. The black porche that Sousuke always preferred. His breath caught in his throat as he saw the spider web pattern that had replaced the pristine windshield, it all stemmed from the single shot to the driver's side.

"We have a spoken recently to the acting CEO of Hueco Mundo Incorporated, it seems that although Sōsuke Aizen has been shot and his condition is critical the doctors are sure that he will survive the next few hours. We have not been told of the location of Mr. Aizen but we have been told that the police are asking for any witnesses to this tragic crime to come forward. Ren Kazuma, live from Shibuya Grand Hotel."

Ichigo watched as the news crew moved on, his breathing becoming slightly better as he stepped away from the scene and joined the many already leaving after the excitement had worn off, he needed to contact Gin, find out where Aizen was it was the only way he would feel better. He needed to see him. He needed to confirm with his own eyes that his lover will pull through this. His eyes glinted with a determination as he walked towards a black Sedan that was parked on the corner, he knew from the flash of blue that Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez was the driver of the vehicle and had probably been waiting for him.

"C'mon Berry. Aizen-sama doesn't like to be kept waiting."

Ichigo scowled, only Sōsuke was allowed to call him 'Berry'