Yosh, a long chapter! This is in 3rd person POV, where Flame officially meet the top gang in town! -Soranryu
Along the way back, Ggio introduced Findorr and Flame to each other and they hit off well. His heart was still beating wildly, his mind replaying the scene where Flame was attacked from behind again and again. If he had been a minute slower, Flame would have been hurt.
"Ggio-nii?" a touch to his arm caused him to jump and look around for danger. When he realized it was Flame, he relaxed and looked down, ignoring the smirk on Findorr's face. Soon, they reached the door to their base. "Flame, this is Las Noches, our base," he introduced, opening the door and leading her in.
"You guys are still alive, huh? Wouldn't hurt to call back and tell us," Grimmjow's voice sounded. The two Fraccions mumbled an apology before going to their lockers to get their stuff. "Oh, who's this?" Charlotte skipped forward and gently guided Flame to the center of the room.
The girl looked down at the ground, uncomfortable at the attention she was getting. Ggio went beside her and placed an arm on her shoulder, "Guys, meet my sister, Flame." Surprised gasps were heard and Flame blushed. Seeing the red tinge on her face, Nel, the previous Tres Espada, crushed the girl into a hug, "She's so cute!"
"Nel, please, let the girl go. You're suffocating her," Nnoitra Gilga, the Quinto Espada and also Nel's boyfriend, stepped up to free Flame from Nel's death hug. Ggio quickly brought Flame close to him, the earlier attack still haunting him. He then realized the bag in her hands.
He proceeded to take it from her, and that seemed to remind her of it. "Oh, that's right! Mum made this for you guys!" she exclaimed, putting the bag on the large table in the middle and taking its contents out. Soon, several dishes were set up and utensils were neatly stacked up at the side. "Eat up!" she gestured widely to the food.
Without hesitation, the Arrancars dug in. they can't be blamed, really. The battle was a tough one, leaving them tired and hungry. Ggio quickly finished up his share and went to shower. He wanted to get rid of the sweat and grime from his body as soon as possible.
"So….does Ggio talks about us?" Grimmjow asked, his cyan eyes looking at Flame. "Yep! From the way he talks about you guys, I think Ggio-nii sees you guys as the best friends he could ever have. He explained to me the different levels within the Arrancars, and I'm guessing you're Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, the King."
"Okay…so how much do you know?" Grimmjow was curious. Sure, the residents of this section, Hueco Mundo, do know about them, but they don't really know much about the members, much less recognize them. "Well…Ggio-nii did a full description on most of you, the Espada and Fraccions.
"The King, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, which is also you, has electric blue hair and cyan eyes. You also have green eyeshadow and are the sixth Espada, aka Sexta Espada. Muscular, strong, and exuding leadership. Your mask is a piece of jaw bone which you wear it at the right of your jaw. Ggio-nii also mentioned that many girls would kill to have you as their bad-ass boyfriend.
"Coyote Staark, the first Espada, aka Primera Espada. Blue-grey eyes, unkempt brown, wavy hair down to your neck and a faded goatee. Your mask is a fang bottom jaw that you wear at the base of your neck. Strong, but lazy, and you always carry a gun which you name Lilynette. Oh, and your birthday is ten days after mine too!
"Tier Harribel, the third Espada, aka Tres Espada. Aqua eyes, blond hair and olive skin. Your mask is always hidden in your jacket, but the most noticeable thing is your sword, which looks like a shark's tooth. Cool, calm, beautiful, and the strongest female in the Arrancars. You're my role model, you know?
"Ulquiorra Cifer, the fourth Espada, aka Cuatro Espada. Emerald catlike eyes, jet black hair and pale skin. Your mask is a broken horned helmet that you wear on your left. One of the smallest males in the Arrancars, fast and the most 'emo' among all. Ggio-nii told me your swordsmanship is off the charts!
"Nnoitra Gilga, the fifth Espada, aka Quinto Espada. One grey eye with the other one under an eye patch, jet black hair but longer than Ulquiorra-san's. Your mask is a small set of jawbones and teeth that you wear over your eyepatch. Tall, lanky and loves to fight. Your weapon is something I admire a lot: a giant axe-like weapon bearing two crescent moon-shaped blades fused together at the backs, with a large looped chain connected to the shaft at the end of the handle. How cool is that?
"Szayelapporo Granz, the eight Espada, aka Octavo Espada. You preferred to be called Szayel, though. Amber eyes and pink hair, a slender guy too. Your mask is the rectangular-formed spectacles you're wearing. Smart, a bit narcissistic, and preferred to watch rather to fight. You think you can help me with my math and science?
"Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, the previous third Espada, preferred to be called Nel. Hazel eyes and long green hair, and a distinct pink stripe across your nose. Your mask is a skull with a pair of curved horns, and some of the teeth are missing due to a fight. Beautiful, kind and friendly. You are more on the cute side, and girlfriend of Nnoitra," Flame introduced, her descriptions earning approval and chuckles.
She continued, "Of course, there are the Fraccions. We have the Three Beasts, aka Tres Bestias, consisting of Apacci, Milarose and Sun-sun. They are the last of the females of the Arrancars and loyal to Harribel-san. We also have Tesla Lindocruz, who is also wearing an eyepatch, and loyal to Nnoitra. And lastly, we have Charlotte, Findorr and Ggio-nii, who do not serve any Espada, as well as Yylfordt, Szayel's brother."
Just as she finished, Ggio came out of the bathroom with his hair untied, reaching past his shoulder blades. Grimmjow turned and teased, "You sure told your sis a lot about us, eh?" Ggio blushed faintly at that, before walking off to his locker. He then sat down in one of the sofa and stuffed his dirty clothes into his bag, keeping quiet.
"Ggio-nii? What's wrong?" Flame sat down beside him and asked. He shook his head, not wanting her to know how shaken up he was. It was useless; Flame could see right through him. Snatching the comb from his hand, she turned him around and propped herself on her knees, running the comb through his hair.
"It's okay, Ggio-nii; I'm not hurt. I was careless, so don't blame yourself," she whispered, easing the guilt in Ggio's heart. After getting rid of the knots from his hair, she returned the comb to him. At that moment, Ggio turned and crushed Flame into his embrace, burying his face in the crook of her neck.
Flame said nothing, only wrapping her arms around him as she whispered reassurance to his ear. She can understand his fear; because she would feel the same if something happened to him as well. "Ggio, you okay?" Charlotte asked, concerned about his friend.
"He's fine, Charlotte-san. He just needs a moment," Flame smiled at them, before going back to reassuring her brother. True enough, Ggio sat up straight a few minutes later, looking better than earlier. "Listen, Flame, do not come here alone. Understand?" he spoke sternly.
The girl chuckled before smiling brightly, "Hai!" At that moment, everyone can't help but think how innocent Flame really is. Even after being assaulted by enemies, she still has no idea how dangerous things could get around here. That smile just proved that, and that Flame has no intention of heeding Ggio's warning.
Just then, Ggio's phone rang. He picked it up and he's eyes widened. When questioned what's wrong, he turned to Flame, "The opposing gang's at our house, holding April hostage." Flame was up on her feet in no time and rushing back home, Ggio hot on her heels.
The Arrancars stared at each other before Grimmjow instructed, "Ulquiorra, Staark, Yylfordt and Szayel, come with me." With that, the five of them rushed out of Las Noches and quickly caught up with the siblings. Along the way, Grimmjow started giving further instructions, "Ulquiorra and Staark, we're going up with Ggio. Yylfordt and Szayel, scout around the void deck and take care of the rest."
Damn, I thought we had them all, the King thought, angry at his miscalculation.
So...how are you guys finding the concept? I personally quite like it XD -Soranryu