There had been a meeting after Aizen made his announcements. The meeting had of course been boring, and Ichigo was glad it was over. He collapsed on the soft king size bed. "Come on it wasn't that bad" Aizen said as he closed the door of the room.

"You keep forgetting that I am not used to meetings. High school was bad enough. That meeting seemed like it took forever" Ichigo got out. Aizen sat down on the bed.

"It will get better promise. At least you only found it boring and you're not mad at me for the concepts that were talked about. "

"Part of me wants to be mad, but then the other part reminds me that I was deemed a traitor. Even if the whole cell episode didn't happen" Ichigo paused and sat up. "I would still be deemed a traitor, because I fell in love with you. Though it could be worst. I mean the more I think about it the Soul Society only used me as their ultimate weapon in the war against you. I missed so much school preparing for that war, I mean that part I didn't mind. Though the point was when I think about it, they use the fact that I befriend most of them, against me. So being branded a traitor isn't that bad."

Aizen wrapped his arms around him. "Ichigo you don't have to lie about how you feel, not with me."

Ichigo sighed. "My friends and family are important to me, but so are you. It took that alternative reality or whatever you want to call it, for me to realize it, but I did. Even if I hadn't been branded a traitor, things wouldn't be the same. My mind is split right now, because I fight to protect those I care about." Ichigo looked down at the bed. "In the other reality, my mom was still alive. The other you had my family lie to me and say that my two little sisters were dead. That was before any feelings started to come out. However I was thrown into that mental asylum because of my friends and family. My dad was the one who had the final call. Though seeing my mom again, it made me happy"

Ichigo's face was lifted so that he was looking at Aizen again. "I had a feeling something like that was going on. Well about your mind being spilt trying to figure out who to protect."

"What would the Soul Society have done if I hadn't gone with you?"

Aizen sighed. "It would all depend on Central 46. They could throw you back into a cell or they could have you executed. Or knowing them they would blame me, and let you off lightly so you could fight for them.

Ichigo stayed quiet and finally after a few minutes had passed, he spoke again. "I can't go back, maybe it is for the best. "

Aizen opened his mouth to speak, but Ichigo was quicker and decided to change the topic. "So your Espadas, do you know who you are going to choose to fill in the open positions?"

"You remember my previous third Espada, Nelliel. What was done to her, can be reversed. I have a feeling with you here, she would be happy to come back. As for the other two, I would like you to help me."

"Meaning you most likely already found her told her about this offer. As for the other two, sure. I don't see why I can't help you pick. "

Aizen nodded. "You saw through me, she is most likely going through Los Noches trying to find you." Aizen had gotten up off the bed and had went to his dresser. He got a white outfit out of it. He then paused and looked over Ichigo before closing the door to the dresser. He started to undress.

"W…what are you trying to do to me" Ichigo got out a small blush coming over his cheeks as he couldn't help but look over the man who he loved.

Aizen couldn't help but shake his head as he started to dress. "You have seen me shirtless, you have dreamed about me, you have kissed me and have slept with me. Yet you are embarrassed when I change in front of you. You truly do puzzle me, Ichigo." Aizen was dressed and was tying the maroon sash around his waist. "Oh and I forgot in the cell you tried to seduce me."

"I am still trying to get use to this, okay. As you have established before, I've never had an experience in things like this. As for the time in the cell, that was not seducing. That was me using my knowledge to get what I want." Ichigo frowned. "Now I'm starting to sound like you. "

"Hey, there is nothing wrong with that, you know. Also that is the very definition of trying to seduce someone." There was a knock on the door, Aizen opened it.

Ulquiorra stood outside with a box. "Here you go Lord Aizen" Ulquiorra gave Aizen the package, bowed and then left.

"This would be for you." Ichigo looked at the package as Aizen placed it on the bed. He already had a feeling what it was, he lifted the top off of it and was looking down at the white outfit. He picked it up so he could truly look at how it was made. It looked very similar to the one Aizen had on, with slight changes made to it. The same maroon belt sash was even present. The changes was made to how far down the opening came and the sleeves were slightly shorter.

"Put it on, Ichigo." Aizen was watching him. "I could help you, if you want me to." Ichigo couldn't reply as Aizen started to strip him.

"Hey, I can" Ichigo started to complain as Aizen's mouth was added to the process. Ichigo couldn't hide the small moan as it left his lips. Ichigo hesitated, but Aizen soon pulled back a little with a grin on his face. Ichigo quickly took that opportunity to pull on the white clothes.

"They look good on you" Aizen got out as he looked Ichigo over.

"Why leave so much space uncovered? I mean it is based off of your after all." Ichigo hadn't even realized some of the spaces were uncovered until he had put it on. Ichigo was tying the maroon sash onto his waist as he waited for an answer.

"It is harmless. You look hot after all."

Ichigo sighed. "Nothing you do is harmless, but you're off the hook. I can't be mad at you." Ichigo went towards the bed so he could pull on the shoes.

"So would you like to come with me and meet the possibilities to fill the two remaining Espadas positions. "

"Sure why not. Sōsuke, I'm curious about something. "

Aizen looked at him. "What is it?"

"Am I the only one you have slept with? In the other reality, you said that you had slept with Gin, but only because Gin was drunk."

"Someone is curious. I have not slept with Gin, to my knowledge. If he was drunk and slept with me, nothing happened and he was gone by the morning. You are the only one I have allowed into my bed."

Ichigo smiled at that. He was still attempting to figure out the truth behind what he had lived through.

….

"Report" Head Captain Yamamoto said as he looked at Byakuya Kuchiki.

"We were unable to capture the traitors. It is as we originally thought, Ichigo Kurosaki has joined Aizen. He has betrayed the Soul Society. They have fled back to Hueco Mundo."

"Ichigo Kurosaki has been deemed as dangerous by Central 46. We owe the boy so much, but this cannot be overlooked. "

…

Renji looked at Rukia. "What happened? Is Ichigo okay?"

Renji shook his head. "The rumors are true. Ichigo has betrayed us. He willingly went with Aizen."

Rukia shook her head. "No it can't be. Ichigo would never do that. Aizen must have said something to make him go with him, Ichigo would never just go with Aizen. He would never betray us. "

"I know how you feel Rukia, trust me. I do. Ichigo is my friend too, but you can't assume. Rukia, Central 46 deemed him dangerous. The head captain is willing to let Ichigo have some headway because of everything he has done, but betrayal can't be overlooked so easily. "

"Renji, you know what this means? We have to go save Ichigo."

"I'm with you."

"Let's go if we are going to pull this off we are going to need to go to Karakura Town."

"Not without me" Kenpachi had stepped out of the shadows.

"Yeah we are coming too" Yachiru said as she popped up onto Kenpachi's shoulder.

"I will make sure he sees what he did wrong, and if he really did turn on us. I will enjoy fighting him even more."

"I'm coming too." Momo came out of her hiding place. She looked like she shouldn't even be standing. "My captain is there, say what you will but he is a good man."

"Lieutenant Hinamori, with all due respect don't you think you should stay here." Rukia was trying to be polite to the girl who looked so beat up from the war.

"No, I'm going with you. I don't really know Ichigo, but I want to go."

"Then ya will need a guide" a voice randomly came out of nowhere. Out of the shadows stepped Gin Ichimaru. "I recommend that we quickly leave this place."

The odd group quietly followed Gin.

…

Aizen had led Ichigo into a room he was not familiar with. He hadn't been in this room before, although he probably hadn't been in most of the rooms of Los Noches during the attack on the place. As they entered the room, he noticed that there were many Arrancars in the room. He hadn't seen most of them before.

"Ichigo, this is who you're going to have to choose from. You will be helping me choose the seventh and ninth Espadas. Get to it." Aizen took a seat. "You will do as Ichigo asks you to, especially if you really want to be one of my Espadas. "

After what seemed like hours, Ichigo had finally narrowed down the Arrancars. In front of him stood a female with short silver hair and pale green eyes. Her outfit left her belly exposed, Ichigo couldn't find a hollow hole on her at all, and her mask fragment was a small headpiece on the right side of her head. By her stood a male with dark purple hair and amber eyes. His outfit was sleeveless and the opening dipped down to the middle of his chest, two small pieces were missing from either sides on his ribs. His hollow hole was exposed and existed in the middle of his chest, his mask fragment looked like a visor on the top of his head.

"Those two?" Aizen said as he looked amused at Ichigo's decision. "State your names."

The girl spoke first "Yuzuki Sakurano" she said.

Aizen looked towards the male. "Norio Tsukino" he said proudly as he looked straight at Aizen. A small smirk playing on his lips.

"Ichigo, who is stronger of these two?"

"Why don't you see for yourself? I helped narrowed them down."

Aizen shook his head. "Yuzuki, remind me of your release."

The girl bit her lip "Muto" she said.

"And what about you" Aizen asked Norio.

"Shukketsu mūn" he said with the same arrogance as before. "Shall I demonstrate it for you too Lord Aizen" he said.

"No that won't be needed at the moment. Norio you will be the seventh Espada, please come forward and kneel." The male did as he was asked, Ichigo didn't realize it before but he realized why he had picked Norio.

He watched as Aizen placed the seven on Norio's chest. So that was how they got marked, Ichigo never realized that he has always wondered that.

"That means you are the ninth Espada."

"I am still happy that you picked me Lord Aizen, I promise to serve you loyally."

Aizen made a nine appear partly covered by the cloth of her uniform. "Ichigo why don't you tell them what their aspects are."

Ichigo frowned. "Fine." He went in front of the new seventh Espada, he could see it as he looked at him. "Transcendence" He moved in front of Yuzuki who seemed to blush as he looked at her. "Enlightenment."

"You will report to the meeting hall, you do know where that is, correct." Both nodded. "Good, report in one hour."

Aizen motioned for Ichigo to follow him.

…..

The odd team had made their way to the world of the living and was now standing in front of Kisuke Urahara's shop.

"Hey Rukia" Orihime called out cheerfully as she saw the girl. Uryu and Chad followed shortly after her. Orihime looked at Rukia and then to Renji then over the rest of the group. "Where is Ichigo, I thought he would be with you."

"Actually I asked you all here because of Ichigo" Rukia started.

Kisuke came out of his shop. "I suggest you come in" he said and motioned for the group to move in.

Orihime looked at Rukia. "He isn't hurt is he?"

Renji sighed. "He went off to Hueco Mundo with Aizen. That is of course after they both escaped from the prison."

"So this is another rescue mission is what you're saying. Though why are those four with us this time?" Uryu said as he pushed his glasses up on his nose.

"I owe Ichigo this much and if he actually did…" Kenpachi started.

"Captain Aizen would never hurt Ichigo."

The group looked at Gin. "Why are you even here? Why are you helping us" Rukia got out.

"I have my own reasons for going back to Hueco Mundo."

"How can we believe you" Renji said.

"Exactly" Momo voiced.

"Because I know my way around Los Noches. You need me. Plus I know some information you don't. You can believe me on this."

Kisuke looked over the group. "So if everyone will move down to the training ground. We will set up the Garganta and send you on your way."

"Ichigo really is an idiot" Uryu commented.

Rukia sighed. "He is, but we have to bring him back." She looked at Gin still suspicious of the man. "He would do the same for us."

Kisuke looked over the group. "Everything is in order, when you are ready."

The group moved into the Garganta.

…+++…

Author's Note:

Gin is back. Gin's story will be revealed later, but yes the Gin that Ichigo met in the asylum was the actual Gin.

As for Kisuke. This is the real Kisuke, but stay on the lookout for the 'imposter' he could be showing up very soon.

So many questions. Some have been solved and yet some have been left open.

This story is far from being over. The asylum will appear again, don't worry.

Hopefully things aren't that confusing.

Name meanings:

Norio Tsukino: Man of principles moon fields

Yuzuki Sakuramo: Gentleness moon of the cherry blossoms. (Yuzuki could also mean superiority moon)

Muto: Warrior Wisteria

Shukketsu Mūn: Bleeding Moon