Sosuke Aizen could feel another Garganta being opened somewhere in Las Noches. He could also decipher from where it opened. Near the Mage girl, and Aizen concluded Gin let her go. Did he order him to do so? Not likely. Aizen closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He was going to have a long talk with Gin that night. It was true, Aizen was interested in Mage powers, and also by the fact that it was a mother of Kido. He was intrigued by the fact that Magi were a class older than the Soul Reapers itself, and two survivals managed to survive. Even though they were just half survivors.
Gin entered Aizen's study that night, a cocky grin pasted on his face. Kaname had warned him about meeting Aizen later, and Gin actually wasn't afraid of Sosuke Aizen. His spiritual pressure might bother the Espada and other Arrancars, but not Gin. For Gin knew things, and how to tackle them. "Gin." Aizen acknowledged. "Lord Aizen ya wanted to see me?" Gin questioned, knowing the answer which was obvious. "Yes, it's about that Mage girl. Why did you release her?" Gin sighed. "I knew ya'd ask me that Lord Aizen, but here's the real question. Did she really matter that much? I was thinkin, that if we let her go, she'd boost the Soul Reapers more than we've got her brother captured. Isn't that a part of the plan, Lord Aizen?" Only Gin could play Aizen like this, and sometimes Sosuke Aizen himself wouldn't know of it. "That's true Gin, you've thought this through. I'm impressed." Aizen replied, believing Gin's story. 'Impressed? You're an idiot.' Gin thought to himself and walked back to his quarters.
Orihime was worried. She could tell by sensing the spiritual pressures that Ichigo, Rukia, Chad, Renji and Uryu were there in Hueco Mundo. She was worried for them, and her heart didn't stop beating. She was shocked to see Misaki and Minato in Las Noches as well, but Misaki's reiatsu, was completely faded away, either meaning she was back in the World of the Living or…she didn't want to think about it. And Minato's reiatsu felt…stranger than before. Almost unrecognizable. She could also sense that Chad's spiritual pressure was very weak. The Arrancar he was fighting must've been strong. "I'm coming in." A voice said, from the door. Orihime turned to see the green eyed Espada at her door step. "Seems like you've somehow become aware…That idiot Nnoitra strayed from the rest of the group. Despite the fact that he was explicitly ordered to wait in his own domain." Ulquiorra said, his voice carrying no emotion at all. "Chad isn't dead." Orihime said. She frowned once more, as Ulquiorra turned his gaze away. "He isn't dead." "Enter." He said, and an Arrancar with a tray of food entered the room. "Here's your meal. Eat."
"I don't need it." Orihime said. "You know, it's a part of your duty to stay alive, until Lord Aizen calls upon you. Eat!" Ulquiorra's voice was harsher now. "Or would you like me to force it down your throat piece by piece? Or stick a needle in you and transmit the nutrients into your body that way?" Ulquiorra threatened. "Chad isn't dead." Orihime said once more. "You're truly obstinate. It doesn't really matter either way, you know. What do you want me to say? 'Don't worry he's definitely still alive?'" Orihime flinched at the tone of his voice. "Disgusting. Don't think I came here to fret upon you." Orihime looked down, and her eyes narrowed. "It doesn't make sense. Why are you so caught up with who lives or dies?" Her eyes widened at his statement. "The fact is, all of your friends will eventually be destroyed by us." She didn't want to hear that, because Orihime knew it wasn't true. "Don't act like it's such a big deal just because one person got ahead of himself. They all should have been able to predict this from the start." Orihime couldn't take it anymore. "Stop it." She ordered, but it was of no use. "And if they weren't, then their own stupidity is the sole cause. It's only natural to want to laugh at such a foolish group. Why can't you do even that?" Ulquiorra taunted the girl. "If it were me, I would just get angry. At the pathetic nature of those losers who decided to run in here, completely out of touch with reality and their own power." Ulquiorra said.
"And those human Magi, they are also to talk. The boy came here intending to save his sister, and they both are dead now. The girl would've fallen a million feet and landed to her death and the boy will eventually die here. They stand no chance against-"Orihime shifted her position. She swung her hand forward and slapped the Arrancar across his cheek. For a second, she was shocked her blow managed to get past him, but she was glad it did. He shut up in the end. He stared at the girl's face and turned his heels and walked toward the door. "I will come again in one hour. And if you haven't eaten by then, I will restrain you and force you to. That is a promise." And before Ulquiorra closed the door, he turned to his left. "What are you doing here?" He questioned someone. Orihime looked on. She could see something, or someone, emerge out of the shadows and her eyes widened. She covered her mouth with her hands and screamed. She screamed until her chests hurt. The person, closed the door, smirking at the girl who was embedded in pain and terror. 'No…' She thought to herself and collapsed on her knees.
Misaki was panting. She was tired, and she realized offence wasn't exactly her cup of tea. Hachi realized this as well, but there was something else he understood about her abilities. He just needed to push her to her extent if he needed to find out for sure. But they still had time, and Hachi would develop her to a fine Mage by then. Right now, he could tell she was worn out, and he decided to end their session before she stood out of her stance and looked to her right. "Shinji, I know you're there." She said, and the blonde came out, looking dejected. But in actuality, he was shocked she noticed his presence. Hachi smiles at Misaki, as he realized the girl could now sense reiatsu which was hidden as well. And Shinji was an expert at concealing his presence. He decided to leave them alone for now, as he knew the two of them had 'issues' which were still unsolved.
"You could sense me eh?" Shinji questioned. Misaki walked to a nearby boulder and sat on it, and sighed. She patted the place next to her and motioned Shinji to sit as well. He obliged. "Misaki…I…I thought you'd not want to talk to me after I confessed to you. You do love Ichigo, right?" Misaki chuckled and playfully hit his arm. Shinji's eyes widened and she turned to face him. "You're an idiot for an ex-captain, Shinji Hirako." She said, and Shinji was still confused. "Shinji, I love you too. You're the closest friend I have. No one's ever stuck up to me the way you did, sometimes not even Minato. I love Ichigo because he's…different. And you're different Shinji, so don't ever compare yourself to Ichigo. Both of you are…really very close to me and I…can't imagine my life without you guys." Misaki said, and bit her lip. "I see." Shinji said, and smiled to himself. He patted the back of her head, and Misaki's eyes widened. "You're really a special one, Misaki. And Ichigo's lucky to have ya." Misaki blushed. "Suppose you get sick of Orange, take a sip of yellow, okay?" Misaki giggled and hit Shinji's arm playfully once more.
Ichigo readied himself. After losing to Ulquiorra, Grimmjow showed up with Orihime, and ordered her to heal him so that the two of them could fight. Ichigo personally liked the idea, and stood up firmly. "Let's take this somewhere else, Grimmjow." The Sexta Espada agreed, and the two rushed off. After reaching a certain distance, Ichigo activated his Bankai, and landed on the ground. Grimmjow smirked at his 'prey' and Ichigo stared intently. Their swords clashed, and thus the fight began.
Grimmjow pulled back, and Ichigo began to use a Getsuga Tenshou but Grimmjow began using a Cero. Ichigo quickly dodged, and Grimmjow went berserk. He laughed maniacally and said, "This is great! This is what I've been waiting for! The chance to crush you with all of my power!" He looked at Ichigo and said, "Don't you feel the same, huh? Ichigo Kurosaki!" Ichigo stood up from the impact, "I'm not fighting to crush you." Grimmjow was annoyed. "Don't give me that bullshit! Just say it! 'I want to kill you!' say it! I tore you're friends into pieces, now say you want to tear me up and kill me!" Grimmjow's gaze hardened. "I'm gonna show you why I saved this scar…" The Arrancar's hand went up to his throat. "I'll tear your throat out, and show you which one is superior!" Grimmjow yelled.
Nel was shivering with fear. Orihime noticed and bent toward the child Arrancar and placed her hand on her head. "It's okay. Ichigo is going to win." Orihime said, with a confident smile. "Y-You don't know that!" Nel countered and Orihime smiled more. "But, didn't he say, I'll win this for sure?" Orihime said. "Everybody says that! Ichigo is definitely scared! When people are scared they always talk about winning!" Nel yelled, afraid for Ichigo. "Ichigo, doesn't assure us that he's going to win for that reason. Ichigo is a kind person. Whenever he uses strong words, it's like he's making a promise. I believe that, he makes a promise to himself. I believe that, he expresses his feelings through words so he follows through. So that's why it's okay. So when Ichigo says he's going to win, then he'll win for sure." Orihime smiled at Nel, and Nel looked at her face. "You're so sure…" Nel stuttered, and Orihime nodded. "We should have faith in him. Because what makes Ichigo strong, is because he wants to protect the ones he loves." Orihime quickly thought of a red haired girl. "And he'll win, just to keep them safe." And at that minute, Orihime knew, Misaki was alive, and safe. She didn't know how she knew, but…she just did.