A/N

Whoa okay, so a lot has happened. Firstly thank you all for the reviews; I do hope that the story is intriguing enough for you. Sometimes I feel like I know where things are going and other times I think it's all just a pile of poop. So thank you.

Secondly, I got a semi-nasty comment, the reader said that they liked my story and that I was doing a good job, which I appreciate greatly, so thank you for that. Although they then proceeded to say my Ichigo character was a "needy slutty boy", "it's disgusting how he acts" and "cheap whore".

Now regardless of however true the statement/s may be I am a writer, I have my own way of doing things, yes I know Ichigo is extremely out of character, some people don't like that much. It will change eventually. But to go so far as to call him disgusting, I find it rather insulting.

They also stated that my story is 'based on smut' which is hurtful also, even more so to a degree. Everything is done for a reason. So I ask kindly that instead of trying to telling me that my story is boring mindless smut, that you take a back seat and just accept that I have my own plans for the story.

I didn't write bleach, so I think its okay that Ichigo is different, that I have put my own twist on the character, this is FANfiction after all. This is my story and I try hard to make as many people as I can happy with what I write. Even going so far as to hear idea's and things of the like.

But when it comes down to it, I am the writer and I write the story, and if it disturbs that reader to such a degree to think it 'disgusting' then I think he/she should probably read something else. Sorry.

On another note! Much happier!

To the reader Grimmkitty,
I think we should be best friends! Haha! I couldn't show your comment because it practically blabbed the entire plot! I was so shocked! I hope my story isn't that predictable, but it is my first so I guess I'll learn with time.
I'll have to throw some curve-balls in there now just to shock you Haha. So be prepared for them! Hopefully I can still make it an interesting read for you. I shall do my best! Xoxo. Please continue to enjoy!

All that being said, the next chapter! It's shorter than the last but, hopefully still as juicy.

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Ichigo's heat had lasted another 5 days and had started to ease dramatically last night at around 1 o'clock (AM). Grimmjow was tried and couldn't be happier that Ichigo was finishing his heat cycle, knowing he would be transferred today for the next part of the plan.

They had ended up under the bed on a pile of blankets and cushions, both purring softly in post the post orgasmic bliss of last night's final romp. Ichigo snuggled his nose further under Grimmjow's chin, giving a light affectionate lick. That was another side effect of the heat, one moment Ichigo was cuddly and affectionate, ready to lay down for Grimmjow at a moment's notice.

Other times his mood would be...less than accommodating, Grimmjow's only warning being a very low rumble in Ichigo's chest and a cold chill filling the air. Needless to say Grimmjow hadn't escaped the week without a few cuts and bruises.

At the moment though Ichigo was in a good mood (presumably because his heat was ending) and Grimmjow was thankful for that, rubbing his nose into the berries hair and inhaling his scent, only slightly tinged with the smell of cookies now.

Grimmjow stared over at the door from his position under his bed, silently waiting for Szayel to come and take his berry away-

His berry? Damn.

Grimmjow looked down at the side of Ichigo's face and accidentally let out a little mewl of confusion. It was such a cute sound that Grimmjow was actually surprised that he had produced it. Whatever, he thought, relaxing back into their little nest he resumed his staring down of the door.

Grimmjow had never been mated with a beta before, he tended to just fuck who he wanted and leave them battered in a ditch somewhere. Although not having the slightest clue as to what to do or expect with his mate, he felt comfortable enough with his instincts to show him the way.

Mating was uncommon and was only performed by mates that wished to make themselves entirely one. It allowed mated pairs to share emotions and thoughts. If one was hurt the other would feel it, as such.

Grimmjow's and Ichigo's bond was still in the first stages, enabling them to only feel each other's emotions, and Grimmjow had only just begun to hear thoughts. It would be obvious to an outsider that they where newly mated, being slightly awkward around each other with a scent of freshness surrounding them.

Fully mated pairs where rare but could be spotted a mile away, having a rich scent, almost oaky, and a fluidity and grace in the way they where around each other. Grimmjow didn't mind though, he was sure that whatever challenge arouse he would be enough to handle it.

Having mated with the carrot top Grimmjow had felt his feelings squirm, 5 days straight of fucking his mated beta had him feeling things he wasn't comfortable with. He hadn't meant to mark Ichigo, his control had been practically paper thin by the time Ichigo had gone into heat.

He supposed that his inner animal just new...new that Ichigo was his mate and that they were meant to be together. He could come to no other conclusion, he body wouldn't do something so dramatic without reason.

Having developed a soft spot for his Ichigo, Grimmjow was reluctant to admit, he didn't really want to let the kid go. Grimmjow felt the eerie pull on his soul that drew him and Ichigo together quiver and looked down to find the berries eyes cracked open slightly and looking at him in sheer exhaustion.

Grimmjow smiled softly and increased his purr into a thunderous greeting, causing Ichigo to do the same.

"G'morning Grimm" Ichigo mumbled sluggishly, stretching cat like against Grimmjow's toned body, still purring.

"Mornin' Ichi" Grimmjow said softly, pursuing Ichigo's stretched out body with silent appreciation. Who was he kidding, he didn't want anyone within 20 steps of the strawberry let alone taking him away! Hence his avid staring of the door...he had a feeling he was going to put up a fuss when they came to take Ichigo.

Ichigo curled into Grimmjow's side again, not out of exhaustion but instead seeking comfort. Grimmjow wound an arm around Ichigo's waist, drawing him flush with his boy and death glaring the door from under the bed.

Grimmjow tensed slightly at the sound of footsteps coming down the hall.

"Grimm, what's wrong?" Ichigo queried noticing the tension rolling of his mate in waves.

The footsteps where getting louder and Grimmjow was getting tenser, he moved Ichigo underneath him. So that his body was laying over Ichigo's, glaring at the door with his face covered in a scowl.

"Stay quiet Ichigo" he snarled, shutting up Ichigo in a second, his berry new through their link that danger was near and Grimmjow was protecting him. Suddenly the door crashed open to reveal Szayel in what looked like a gas mask strapped to his face.

"Grimmjow...Ichigo?" he called out cautiously.

Their nest under the bed was shrouded in shadow and they would be unseeable from the door way. If it weren't for Grimmjow's eyes.
Szayel scanned the room once and on his second scan stopped and stared straight at Grimmjow, who's eyes where glowing from underneath the bed. Two bright blue orbs assessing Szayel with intense hate.

"Grimmjow, what are you doing under the bed? Is Ichigo there with you? I have to take him now, the next part of the plan is going to start any second" Szayel informed Grimmjow.

Grimmjow let out a feral snarl, so loud it shook the empty glasses left on the table a few steps away. Szayel gasped and took a few steps back, Grimmjow grinned happily at that but kept his tense stance over Ichigo.

Ichigo mewled a little and licked Grimmjow's neck, Grimmjow feeling Ichigo's arousal through their link. He looked down into Ichigo's eyes, they were half mast and filled with lust. Groaning he sent a resounding NOT NOW into Ichigo's mind, he knew Ichigo would get the message.

Unfortunately the slight laps in concentration had proved his downfall, his head snapped up, ready to glare at the pinkette further. But instead of seeing Szayel in the door way, he found him glaring in his face. Grimmjow tensed and let rip a furious hiss, going to swipe at Szayel, but was stopped mid action.

A sharp jab to his neck and he felt himself getting sleepy, his head getting heavy, what the fuck did Szayel just do. His body went floppy and he practically fell on Ichigo before sliding off his berry unceremoniously to the ground with a thud.

No. No, not now, I can't let him take my Ichi, not now, I might never see him again! No No NO! Grimmjow let out a gurgled grunt type noise and forced his body to move, but it was to no avail. His body just lay limply next to Ichigo, unable to do anything.

"Grimmjow! Grimm!" Ichigo screamed, patting Grimmjow's face lightly in an attempt to wake him. Ichigo could feel his body being dragged away from his blue haired mate, causing him to scream and struggle and scratch.

He didn't know why Szayel was being so mean! Sure the man gave him injections frequently but Grimmjow had always told him it was for his own good. Ichigo didn't understand, why where they taking him away from his mate?

"Shut up Ichigo, were going to the next part of your process", Szayel said as calmly as he could with a struggling Ichigo in his hands. Ichigo kept squirming, almost to the extent where Szayel narrowly missed a punch to the face.

Szayel dragged Ichigo all the way out the door, down the hall and into his lab, the subject needed to be prepped before the next event. Szayel stripped Ichigo naked and shoved him into a tiled corner, proceeding to hose him down with a hot high pressure hose.

Ichigo was screaming torturously for Szayel to stop, crying his eyes out, his throat burning from the inside at the strain he was putting on it. Finally Szayel did cease the burning torture and proceeded to dry Ichigo off.

Szayel shoved Ichigo making him bend over the metal table in the centre of the room, placing his body over him to pin him down. "Just relax, this is to make it easier on you!" Szayel yelled gruffly. Ichigo felt something slippery touch his entrance and he whimpered not knowing what Szayel was doing.

Ichigo felt what he presumed was a finger slide into him, relaxing slighty as he knew what this led to, for Grimmjow had done it a few times during the past week. But Szayel was gentle enough so Ichigo wasn't too scared, although he still didn't know what was happening and he was still crying loudly.

Szayel finished preparing him and began to dress him and thankfully he hadn't seen Grimmjow's mating mark on the back of his neck or the small amount of Grimmjow's sperm leaking out of him slowly.

"You listen to me now Ichigo, I'm wearing this mask because you're about to go into heat, that means you're going to get really hot and you'll feel like you need something. Now if you want to get through this more or less unscathed you have to listen to me. When that feeling happens you are to do as you're told, you hear me, this is me helping you Ichigo. Do as you're told" Szayel told him desperately.

A crying Ichigo nodded and whimpered an okay, he didn't know what was happing or what was going too happened but he was scared and he wanted to be back with Grimmjow under the bed again.

"I know you're scared Ichigo, but I'll take care of you okay? No matter what happens after this, know that I'm your ally" Szayel soothed, not really succeeding but getting through nonetheless. Szayel pulled Ichigo into a standing position and lead him out of the room and down the hall, to a large majestic gold and white door.

"Stay strong Ichigo, don't let it get to you too much" Szayel said softly, the door opened quietly and Szayel pushed the sobbing Ichigo into the room.

Just as the door was about to close Szayel heard Ichigo whimper and looked down in shame.

"Welcome, Ichigo Kurosaki" Aizen said coldly.

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Lots of Love Usakko-chan! Xx.