And...here it is! The chapter where Flame brings out her strength, the moment you(more like me XD) most anticipate! -Soranryu

On the way out of Las Noches, which seemed like an eternity, Grimmjow observed Flame walking beside him. Nervousness is plain obvious in her eyes, but there was an unshakable determination underlying beneath. She was ready to carry out his plan to save her parents, even at the cost of her life.

Seeing her like this, feeling how her unwavering spirit was pulling him in even further, he couldn't help but grab her hand. When he felt her squeeze his hand, he gave a confident smile, "We'll all come home." Grimmjow wasn't sure if he was reassuring Flame or himself, but it no longer mattered when she nodded without hesitation.

They finally arrived at Las Noches' main gate, where they knew Yhwach was waiting. However, before exiting, Grimmjow pulled Flame into a tight hug. No words were exchanged, but there was no need to. They both exchanged a nod after they separated and turned towards the door. Switching back to holding hands, they stepped outside to where Yhwach was waiting.

"Sure took your own sweet time, eh, Grimmjow?" the sinister voice of Yhwach sounded. Grimmjow said nothing as he glared daggers at the other gang leader. "Well then, hand over the girl and I'll hand over her parents," Yhwach drawled out lazily, dragging Flame's parents by their binds. "Over my dead body!" Grimmjow growled out, pulling Flame close to him.

At Grimmjow's refusal, Yhwach pointed a dagger at Flame's parents in one swift motion. A broken gasp escaped Flame's lips and she looked at Grimmjow pleadingly. After a moment's hesitation, the King released her slowly. Flame wasted no time and rushed over to her parents, tugging at their bindings.

"Oh no you don't, little one," Yhwach sang out, grabbing Flame by her waist and stepped away. Once Yhwach was a distance away, Grimmjow cut the bindings with Pantera, his beloved Katana. April and Uncle Ten tried to get their daughter away, but Grimmjow held them back. At this, Yhwach started to lead Flame away.

However, Flame held her ground, causing Yhwach to look at her, "I held my end of the bargain." Flame nodded, but she did not budge. Just as Yhwach was about to drag her by force, she threw herself at her. Yhwach staggered a bit, unprepared to catch her weight, before he hugged her with a grin, "So eager to be with me, aren't you?"

Flame looked up at him with pleading eyes, "If I stay with you, promise me you'll leave the Arrancars and my parents alone?" Her voice was soft and timid, totally capturing Yhwach's heart. Unable to refuse, Yhwach nodded and started leading her away, "Once we're back at my place, I'll ask my men to withdraw."

As the two were walking, Grimmjow's phone vibrated. He quickly took out his phone and smiled a second after once he read the message. Next, he gave a few taps to his phone and a loud digital alarm rang out. The moment the alarm rang out, Yhwach jolted and landed on his knees. He jolted once more and collapsed onto the ground when Flame did something to his neck.

Without further ado, Grimmjow quickly tie Yhwach up with the bindings used on Flame's parents. "You tricked me!" Yhwach shouted in rage. At this, Grimmjow quickly led Flame away from him back to her parents. "You're alright!" Harribel's voice rang out. When everyone turned to look at her, they were surprised to find her dragging a group of men, tied up, behind her.

She pulled the men with her and demanded them to sit down beside Yhwach. Turning back to Flame, Harribel silently fussed over her before hugging her, "You're okay, little one." Releasing Flame, Harribel pointed to Yhwach's men, "When they told me their true goal was you, I was so worried."

After Harribel returned, the rest of the Arrancars started to come back one by one, bringing the rest of Yhwach's men with them. Soon, the police arrived as well and brought Yhwach's gang back with them to prison. "So…how did ya guys defeat that ass?" Nnoitra questioned, grinning as he fastened his sword onto his back.

Before Grimmjow could answer, Flame cut in, "Before we went out to meet Yhwach, Grimmjow handed me this." She raised her hand to show them a palm-sized Taser, small but with a high voltage. Flame then continued, "Grimmjow came up with a plan, in which I have to pretend to go with Yhwach. Once I went with him, I have to wait for Grimmjow's signal, which will sound once Grimmjow thinks Yhwach's guard is down.

"The moment Grimmjow's signal sounded, I electrocuted him!" After Flame's explanation, the Arrancars cheered. April and Uncle Ten were a bit angry at Grimmjow for thinking up such a dangerous plan, but they understood that it was necessary. "You were really brave, Flame," Grimmjow complimented, giving her a pat on the back.

Just as he was about to compliment the rest on a job well done, pain erupted from his shoulder. His vision swayed and soon his consciousness slipped away like sand through fingers.

Oh no! Grimm! Don't die! -Soranryu