Story of the Cero Espada

by CoOkIe MoNsT4Z

Ichigo dies at a young age, becoming a hollow and spending nearly eight years by himself in Hueco Mundo. This is until he meats a certain teal haired hollow, now he finally isn't alone anymore. Forging a bond with her and making even more friends along the way, but life is never that simple.

9. Leaving and Learning

"Normal Speech"

'Miquel's Speech'

'Ichigo Talking With Miquel'

Writing/Text

Sadly I don't anything related to bleach. I'm actually fairly happy with the manga at the moment though. Shunsui's Bankai is going to be revealed in the next one, I can't wait. Anyways let's get onto the chapter. That is why you're here, not to hear me ramble on.

Ichigo's POV

After leaving Nel and Aysu I quickly headed towards the meeting place with Gin, I just hope this goes smoothly. Last thing I need is to be caught up in Soul Society for a long time. Well Gin is already there so we can get going right away. Stopping right next to Gin, he gave me a nod and I opened a garganta. "So what exactly is your reason for coming?"

"I will give you some more information once we get there, make sure we will arrive in one of the outside districts." Yeah I already planned on doing that, after being spotted after a couple of seconds last time. Walking in followed by Gin, on the other side we landed in a small run down area. The buildings all seemed ready to fall over, and the conditions really sucked to be honest. I can't believe people are allowed to live here.

"It has been quite a long time since I have been in the Rukongai, especially in a district this far out." So this is the area around the Soul Society I went to, it is so different than where I was before.

"GIn why is this place so different than where I went the first time I was here."

"That would be because of the location, we are in the 64th district of North Rukongai. This is where I grew up actually, if it is okay with you we should get moving. I'd rather not spend any more time here than necessary." Yeah I don't blame him there, living in a place like this probably sucked.

"Yeah let's get moving Gin, probably should just walk don't want any extra attention."

"Yes let's go Ichigo." Then we started walking. While we walked we passed many different things I don't even want to think about, the conditions they live in are terrible. 'It is rather pitiful to be honest, however most Shinigami keep money to themselves. If it was shared more equally with people than no one would be living like this'. 'That doesn't make sense to me, why wouldn't they want everyone to it least enjoy their life here?'

After another hour or so of walking Gin finally stopped. "We are almost to the gate, I have another way through." He led me down a couple of allies until we meet a dead end.

"What are we doing here GIn."

"One moment please." He bent down and pulled one of the bricks off of the wall, revealing a small button. He pushed it and I heard a clicking sound, looking down a piece of the ground was slightly broke apart from the rest. Gin pushed it aside revealing a tunnel. "This is how we would go to and from the Siereti unknown by others. Just follow me." he jumped down and I followed suit. Landing in a small amount of water, I looked around and spotted Gin already walking off.

I caught up quickly and followed him down the many twists and turns of the tunnel. "We are getting close, once we get there I will be leaving you to your mission. I have something I must do, I will meet you there as soon as possible." Okay I have to find the fifth and the first division, shouldn't be too hard. Reaching what looked like a hatch on the ceiling we stopped.

"Here we are." He climbed up the small ladder and opened the hatch, climbing up and out of the tunnel. I followed him finding myself in an unknown place once I reached the top. I guess this is somewhere in the Siereiti. "I will meet you here soon Ichigo, goodbye." He left using flash step, heading off to the east. Hopefully he will tell me what he was after once we are done here.

'So should I just start looking or should I enterigate someone for the information?' 'Just start your search Ichigo, you will find it a lot faster.' Ah I guess, it will be more boring but whatever. I checked for any reishi signatures in the area and didn't find any heading west. That is where we will start looking then, heading that way in a buzz of sonido.

Let's see the fifth division should be by the sixth or seventh, so if I find one of them I should be close. Why does everything have to look so damn similar though, it is impossible to find anything here? God all the buildings are made in the same style, very similar colors and materials. 'I guess I'll just have to go off of the people, they should be wearing something that indicates what division they are from right?' 'Only Captains and lieutenants do Ichigo, if you can find one though it will definitely be helpful.'

'Fuck, I guess I'll have to look for stronger reishi signatures than huh.' 'That would be the smartest thing to do right now.' Okay let's see, there that one looks stronger than the others in this area. It isn't that far either, let's get going. It didn't take to long for me to make it close to the signature I was feeling. Looking around I saw the seventh division, it must have been there captain I was sensing. The fifth division should be close by, to the north wasn't it?

'Yes if I remember correctly from the map we looked at the fifth is to the north. The first should also be to the north just further away.'' Okay than let's get moving, can't waste any more time that we already have.' While traveling to the fifth division I saw a lot of soul reapers, none of which seemed to be at captain or lieutenant level though. This should be it, large building with the signee for five on it.

Going to have to sneak in since there are so many soul reapers around. 'Just wait for a little while, it will be getting dark soon and it will be much easier then.' 'Yeah might as well, don't want to get accidentally noticed.'

I waited for a couple of hours until it got dark. While I was waiting I saw a lot of soul reapers running around and I actually saw a captain. The one that Harribel was fighting when we first came here, it looked like he was heading towards the ninth division. Time to get a move on though, the book should be in his desk.

I went in fast and short bursts of sonido so I could get behind cover if I needed to. Making it to the main building I walked in and quickly looked for the office. It took a while to find it. I found a small meeting room, a bathroom, a small bedroom and a couple of closets before I found his old office. It is fairly plain, most everything is off the walls and a lot of things are in boxes.

Must have been packing it up since he left, guess they still haven't found a new captain. I figured they would have made the lieutenant the new captain already. Checking the desk I couldn't find the book, I checked the whole thing twice and I didn't see it. Going to have to check all of these boxes now, damn this is going to suck.

It took an hour but, it felt like it took years to finally find this damn thing. I flipped through a couple of pages and I can't make out any of this. It is mostly pictures and encrypted text, obviously didn't want anyone knowing what this was for. I'll just ask Aizen for some information later. I heard the door open and I froze, fuck.

"Who are you?" Looking over I noticed a small girl, looking barely 13. She was short only about five feet tall. Her hair was black and tied up into a bun covered by a cloth, while her bangs framed her face. The thing I noticed was the lieutenant patch on her arm, she must be fairly strong then. Hope this doesn't end badly.

"Who are you and what are you doing here?" She still didn't speak very loudly and stuttered a little.

"I'm Ichigo." She lightened up a little and offered a weak smile.

"I'm Momo Hinamori, lieutenant of the fifth division. So what are you doing here exactly?" Damn why does she have to ask all of these questions, I guess it is better than just attacking me.

"I'm following my orders, if it is okay with you I need to get back to work." She just gave me a confused look.

"Whose orders are you following?" Fuck, now what do I saw. Oh I'm just following that traitors Aizen's orders you know. 'Just say you aren't allowed to tell anyone that isn't a captain what you are doing, direct orders.' 'Why not, it's the best shot I have.'

"I can't tell anyone but a captain whose orders I'm following or what they involve."

"Oh ah okay than, I guess I'll leave you to it than. Could I ask you something first?"

"Shoot."

"What?"

"It means go ahead, lay it on me, yeah know shoot it at me. Doesn't matter anyway, what it was."

"Why is your eye glowing like that?" I don't know what to say to that, if I answer it she will know I'm an Arrancar. 'Just say you don't like to talk about it, brings up to many memories.'

"Sorry Momo, I don't like to talk about it brings up to many memories."

"I didn't know, I'm sorry. I'm going to be going maybe I'll see you some other time." With that she walked out of the room, I got to get out of here before anyone else comes. Luckily she didn't question or push me any further or I'd be fucked. I grabbed the book and took off to the first division in a buzz of sonido. This time I didn't run into any soul reapers, most of them must be asleep or getting ready to.

This is the place for sure, a big insignia for one was hanging above a big gated archway. Really fancy, most of the buildings are done in a similar style. The plants look really nice though, I wish we had something like that in Las Noches. Let's hope we this goes better than the fifth division did.

It was a lot easier to find the office in the first division, it was in a more noticeable place and had a sign above the door. I quietly slipped inside and got to work looking for the documents. I checked the whole desk and eventually found the file I was looking for. This must be what you wanted to use against me Aizen, let's see what you were hiding.

It was a collection of documents about different soul reapers, hollows, Arrancar and something called Quincy's. I stopped once I saw someone I recognized,

On the top right of the page was a picture of the man with his name under it. Kisuke Urahara, that is the man Ulquiorra fought a while ago.

Kisuke Urahara wanted for illegal hollowfication practice resulting in the death of eight Shinigami, three of which were captains. He is the former captain of the twelfth division and head of research and development. He is believed to be in hiding in the world of the living with two others. Tessie Tsukabishi and Yoruichi Shihon, all of which are high captain class Shinigami. Only attempt to capture them with assistance from four captain class Shinigami.

There has been a recent agreement between these ex captains and Soul Society. They have agreed to help deal with the recent threat of Aizen and his fellow traitors. Once they have been dealt with their punishments will be revaluated and enforced. They won't be sent to death but will have to face punishment for their past actions.

I never knew he was wanted by Soul Society, I figured he was a form of scout or something for them. He might actually be able to help us then, I'll have to try and contact them. Flipping the page made my heart stop for a second. There was a picture of both of my parents. My dad in a captain's hairo and my mom in some kind of white and blue outfit

Isshin Kurosaki - Former captain of the tenth division and head of the Shiba clan. Abandoned his post as a captain and fled to the world of the living. Meeting with a Quincy and retailing information to her. When we went after him the first time he fought back and defended said Quincy, after the fact they lived together for some time. Having a child and adapting to life in the World of the Living.

Status - Deceased, Killed by Genryusai Shigenkuni Yamamoto

Masaki Kurosaki - Former Quincy, and once worked with the Quincy known as Ymach. Believed to be plotting against Soul Society and gaining information from Isshin Kurosaki.

Status - Deceased, Killed by Sosuke Aizen

The party that went after and killed them was led by Genryusai Shigenkuni Yamamoto. It included Sosuke Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, Kaname Tosen, Shunsui Kyoraku, Jushiro Ukitake and Retsu Unohana. They were meet with heavy resistance from the two, resulting in many human casualties and destruction.

Their child known as Ichigo Kurosaki was not found with them. He is most likely dead or being kept by a family friend. It isn't known if the child is spiritually aware or not either.

No why would they do something like this, they just killed them. Why would Gin and Tosen go along with that, I thought I could trust both of them? 'Ichigo they told you they hoped you wouldn't be changed by what you would eventually learn. They obviously feel bad for what they have done even though I doubt it was by their own free will. Aizen most likely was the one to set all of this up.'

Fuck! He was the one that did all of this and he tried to keep it from be. He played the nice guy that didn't know anything about me, yet he did all of this. Now I have a real reason to kill him, for what he did to my old family and what he would probably do to my new one. 'Let's just get home Miquel.' 'That would be the best choice right now, just don't act like you know this information when you're around Aizen. We still need to find Gin before we go though.'

'We are supposed to meet him at the entrance to that tunnel, let's just head there. Got to make our way back to the seventh and then head east, let's go.' I quickly left in a buzz of sonido towards the seventh division. 'How long was I in there, it is already getting light out here.' 'You were in there quite a while actually, also it doesn't stay dark in Soul Society for very long.' Well shit, there are already Shinigami walking around here.

Got to be really careful, let's just hang to the outskirts of the divisions. I made it to back to the third when I started running into even more Shinigami. I stopped on the top of the tallest building I could see and looked around. It looks like there are two captains and three lieutenants. This could get really bad.

"Hey who is up there?" Fuck, I looked down to a building on my right and say a Shinigami looking up at me. Looks like it's time for me to go. I jumped down to the ground and took off in sonido. Now they all know I'm here, I can't go back to the meeting place. I'm going to have to lose them here somewhere. Behind me I could here several people shouting at me and even more people chasing me in flash step.

I finally made it to the seventh and they are still after me, looks like even more have joined them to. Okay I could head to that hill where we first arrived, the forest around it might be a good place to lose them. 'Ichigo you need to get moving, they are almost here'. 'I know Miquel, guess that is where we are heading.'

Almost there, just a couple more bursts of sonido and I'm there. Before I could leave in one last bust I was hit by something. I got knocked down to the ground and I noticed that it wasn't something but someone that tackled me. A short dark blue haired women, with long braids. A captain's hairo, and a zanpakuto to my throat. "Gotcha."

Las Noches Unknown Location (Gen POV)

Aizen and Tosen where standing in a very dark room, both typing away on a computer. In the center of the room was a big container with several tubes and pipes attached to it. "Aizen it seems to be stable at the moment, should I start the final phase."

"No Tosen, I want to wait until Ichigo returns. The book I asked him to bring has some very important information I need before we finish this. The Hogyoku might not be stable throughout the process, I need that information to make sure it stays stable."

"Very well, I will put the subject into temporary dormancy." Tosen typed in a quick code and the whole machine seemed to go into a sleep state.

"Good, now we just have to wait for Ichigo. Let's go take a look at the other subjects, hopefully they are doing as well as subject Vincio."

"It would be great if they are showing the same growth rates as this one, it is doubtful though. I assume that only three or four of the subjects will actually survive."

"That may be, however they will be invaluable. Now let's go Tosen." With that they both exited the room and continued down a long hallway to another door and quietly slipped in.

Soul Society (Gin's POV)

Finally the twelfth division, now let's find what I need. I found my way into the lab and started looking around. Mayuri sure does have a lot of good stuff in here doesn't he? It should be hidden in the back somewhere, maybe even in his office. Damn someone is coming, that closet will have to work as a hiding place.

I quietly got in and closed the door, good thing my reishi is suppressed right now. Now who is it that is here, Yamamoto? He wasn't supposed to be here for a little while longer damn, I'll have to get what I came for later. "I know you are in here Gin, come on out already we have things to discuss."

"Of course Head Captain, sorry for hiding I wasn't sure who it was that was there. Now then let's get down to business shall we."

"Yes that is why I'm here, how are the preparations for turning the Arrancar against Aizen going?"

"Quite well actually, we have a large number of them agreeing to help and we have the Cero on our side now." Yamamoto raised his eyebrows slightly to this.

"Who is the Cero and what are you guys planning at the moment?"

"At the moment I think we will be killing him during the attack. Don't worry it will be before any serious injuries happen, we just need Aizen to think we are going through with his plan. At that point the Cero will take care of him."

"You leave this whole plan up to this one Espada, again I must ask who he is."

"Oh I can't tell you that, it would ruin the surprise. However I can say that he is here, gathering something Aizen requested. I think something from the first and fifth division if I remember correctly."

"Fine I'm going to go and see who this man is myself, if I'm not satisfied with his strength than you will change your plans. I expect to see you and Tosen once more before this battle of ours. I assume your loyalty still resides with Soul Society correct?"

"Why of course it does, I want to see the end of Aizen just as much as anyone. I'm also certain that the Cero will want him dead as much if not more than anyone once he reads the documents he found."

"I will leave you to yourself than Gin, don't do anything stupid or that would attract attention to yourself." He was gone as quick as he was here, leaving my by myself. Well now it's time to get back to searching.

Soul Society (Ichigo's POV)

"Gotcha." That was the first thing she said, we just looked at each other for a second until I shoved her off. Getting up quickly I looked around and noticed several Shinigami around me. The women that tackled me, the captains that Harribel, Grimmjow and Nel fought the first time here, the two women that Aaroniero fought with and lastly the old man that attacked me when we were leaving.

The old man walked closer to me and said, "So you must be the Cero Espada." How did he know that, I haven't told anyone that?

"Yes I am." A couple of the captains and the two lieutenants seemed very surprised by that fact.

"What the hell are you doing here Espada?" That short women sure does have a temper.

"A mission of course."

"What do you mean by that, what exactly are you doing." 'I don't have much choice but to answer do I.' 'That would be the best thing to do at the moment until we come up with a plan.'

"Gathering information, before you ask no I don't really know what kind of information it is. Well except for one of them."

"It doesn't matter you're a hollow so you have to die. Sting all Enemies to Death, Junkteki Shakusetsu." Shikai huh, she is really rushing into things blind. Her swords formed into a gauntlet that stretched from her elbow and covered her fingers. Forming sharp claws on each finger, with the pointer finger being the longest. The whole thing is black with yellow strips similar to a bee or wasp.

She dashed at me in a fairly fast burst of flash step. I quickly caught her wrist and put my other hand on her throat and slammed her down to the ground. "I don't like to boost about my strength but you are an idiot. To just rush into a fight with an enemy you know nothing about, they could be faster, stronger, smarter and more skilled than you. Yet by charging in blind you don't know any of these and give them the advantage immediately."

"There is no way, you can't be that fast."

"I'm much faster than that, I'd rather not have to harm any of you so just let me leave." I picked up and threw the captain women away from me, she landed next to the other Shinigami. Then the old man walked closer up to me again.

"You won't be leaving Espada, there are many things that you will be telling us. Starting with what documents did Aizen have you gather from my division?" So he is the captain of the first, which means he is the head captain.

"Just some documents about some former Shinigami members, I did learn some very important information from them."

"I should have figured he would want those documents, now what was so interesting about them"

"Just some people that used to be very important to me, but they are dead now. That doesn't matter right now, I want to know who you people are."

"I'm the head captain Yamamoto, the others you might learn at a later time. Now if you won't give up and come peacefully than you give me no choice." His cane started to deteriorate and a sword appeared from within it. Maybe he will release his Shikai this time, probably sine he actually knows who I am. "Reduce All Creation to Ash, Ryukin Jakka." I guess so.

The blade of his sword was engulfed in flames and then they shot outwards in all directions. The flames made the temperature rise like crazy, I could tell many of the other Shinigami have left. The only ones left where a man with a pink flower covered kimono, a white haired captain that was about the same height as the first and a black haired captain with some kind of hair piece.

I think their names are Shunsui, Ukitake, and Byakuya or something like that. I'm not really sure I just know they are all captains and look to be affected by the heat more than me. "You three should leave as well, I'm sure this will only get more out of hand."

"I guess you're right, let's go Ukitake." Than Shunsui and Ukitake left, Byakuya just gave us both a quick look and left as well.

"Now we can get this test started boy." I don't have any other choice, fuck! I quickly drew one of my swords and we both dashed at each other. Meeting in an explosion of fire. This heat is absolutely crazy, I can't let it get to me through or I'll end up dead. "You have more strength than I originally thought, I'm almost impressed boy."

"Don't act like you have seen my full strength yet old man, I haven't even started yet."

With the Captains (Gen POV)

"Do you think it is such a wise idea for the commander to fight him by himself Ukitake?"

"Don't worry about him Shunsui he is more than capable of handling himself, even against the Cero."

"Hey Sue Feng what are your thoughts on the Cero, pretty strong huh."

"Fuck you Shunsui." Then she flash stepped away, most likely to her division.

"Should have just stayed quite Shunsui, you know how she is."

"Yeah yeah, I know Toshiro, I just couldn't help myself." The whole atmosphere seemed to weigh down on them, a monstrous reishi just appeared.

"Ukitake, what is this?"

"It must be the Cero's Shunsui."

"This much reishi though, how is that possible? I only have felt this much reishi once before."

"I know, it doesn't make any sense. I thought only the Commander had anywhere near this much reishi."

Ichigo vs Yamamoto (Ichigo's POV)

I poured a cero into my blade like I have before. However unlike last time I learned how to transfer the entire power of the cero into the blade itself. This made the cero's energy radiate off of my blade like flames, black with a purple outline. At the same time I also let out most all of my reishi, I have to give this my all because of who I'm fighting.

"Now let's test our strength old man, let's see if it was smart for you to challenge me like this." Even though the Commander was being affected by me reishi quit heavily he didn't even flinch at my words. Sweat started to fall from his head and his breath grew somewhat labored.

"You are much stronger than I thought but this fight has only started boy."

"Very well old man, let's get this over with." And we both dashed forward at each other. Flames meeting flames, both of them swirling around us in a deadly but beautiful show. I'm glad I didn't underestimate him, otherwise he would have crushed me into the ground. The force behind his attacks are very strong, I wonder if he is giving it his all or not. I'll just assume he isn't for now, otherwise I would sound arrogant.

"Why don't we make this a little more exciting old man?" I pushed him away with a ton of force and jumped back. I haven't tried this outside of my inner world yet, hopefully it goes okay. I brought my sword back and let the energy build up, once it was enough I brought it forward. The force behind my blade was starting to strain my muscles like crazy but before it could do any more than that it released. "Cero Arco," with that all the energy shot out of my blade like a wave.

It went crashing towards Yamamoto, destroying the ground in its wake. It overpowered all of the flames in the area, leaving behind several charred and burnt down buildings. The collision of my Cero Arco and Yamamoto's zanpakuto was enormous. Much larger than anything I have seen, it sent shockwaves in all directions that decimated several weak buildings.

Captains POV

"Everyone brace yourselves, this is going to be big." Shunsui's warning went unnoticed by most everyone because of the high winds, and noise of the attack. Once the attack connected the shock wave sent all of them flying back. The winds stayed strong for a few more minutes, but the smoke and dust was still hanging in the air.

"Is everyone okay?"

"I'm *cough* okay Shunsui."

"Toshiro and I are alright."

"Why can't I have a good fight like this? I love it." The demented screams of Kenpachi went over the heads of most of the other captains.

"I'm fine."

"Good everyone is alright then, know let's go and check on the Commander." The captains all started to walk in the direction where the two were fighting. The smoke clearing more and more the whole time. Finally you could get a good look at the aftermath. The entire area was demolished, no buildings, trees, plants, anything but the huge crater.

In the center of it was two figures one standing and the other barely able to kneel. Once they got close enough they noticed what had happened. The attack was enough to bring down the Commander. Shunsui, Ukitake and Toshiro all shouted out "Commander!" They didn't' get any response from him though.

Ichigo's POV

Once the smoke cleared enough I walked up and saw the old man barely holding himself up. I guess I over did it again didn't I. I never meant to do any real damage to him. "Are you alright old man?"

"What is your name?"

"My name?"

"Yes."

"Ichigo Kurosaki, Cero Espada."

"I should have known you were their child. The looks, the strength, the intelligence, and the way you hold yourself it all is very similar to the two of them. May I ask you one more question?"

"Sure."

"What will be your role in this war?"

What is my role going to be? 'Should I tell him about the plan?' 'You might as well, it won't hurt anyone.' "Several of us are planning on betraying Aizen during this battle of ours. I don't know exactly how it will piece out but it will. My only real role is to protect my family and friends."

"Family? What do you mean by that?"

"Maybe I'll tell you when this is over, for now I must go. I apologize for the wounds I shouldn't have let that happen. Hopefully we can meet again under better circumstances."

'Yes hopefully we can, you may go. I'm glad that I won't be having to fight you again. It would the first time using my bankai in a long time, it would also most likely by the end of me."

"Commander."

"That is my queue to leave, I'll see you again old man." I opened a garganta and walked through it, looking back once more before it closed to see several Shinigami rush up to the old man. It least he will be alright.

Soul Society

"Are you alright Commander? Unohana will be here soon to help tend to your wounds."

"Don't worry about me Shunsui I will be fine, we all will be fine."

"How can you say that, you just got beat and nearly died in your Shikai? The Cero barely took any damage and did that in one attack, how will we take him down?"

"Don't worry about such unimportance's Ukitake, we won't have to take him down."

"What do you mean Commander?"

"I mean he is on our side of course." Everyone froze from what they just heard their Commander say.

"He is on our side?"

"That is exactly what I said. It isn't only him though, but he will be the most important. We will have a meetings soon to discuss all of this, for now get back to your squads and don't speak about this to anyone. Am I understood?"

"Of course Commander." Everyone but Shunsui and Ukitake were gone in a flash.

"Are you sure about this Commander. How can we just trust this Arrancar?"

"You two are aware of the mission Gin and Tosen were sent on correct?"

"Yes we were the only ones you told about it. What does this have to do with that though?"

"The Cero has already joined with Gin and Tosen, I'm not completely sure of the reasons though. He told me he is doing what he is to keep his family and friends save."

"What does he mean family?"

"I'm unsure Ukitake, I do know that he is a man of his word."

"Why would you say that Commander?"

"He is Ichigo Kurosaki, son of Isshin and Masaki Kurosaki."

"Are you sure, that doesn't make any sense."

"I'm one hundred percent certain, I'm also certain that the future will be very interesting for all of us." Unohana appeared with Isane by her side. Both seeming to be a little out of breath, probably because they rushed right over here.

"What on earth happened to you Commander?"

"I'm fine Retsu."

"No you are not, Shunsui and Ukitake would you please help get him to the fourth?"

"Of course ma'am." Ukitake and Shunsui helped him stand to his feet and they all headed for the fourth.

Time Skip (About Ten Minutes)

"Yamamoto really lost than, how could this Espada be that strong?"

"I'm not sure Unohana. I just hope Yamamoto was right when he said he is on our side, I couldn't imagine having to fight him."

"It would take the three of us to match him before he released, there is no telling how many it would take after the fact."

"That is true Ukitake, let's just hope that the Commander is correct about his judgment. Now I think it would be best for you two to go, I'm sure there are matters that need your attention. If you would excuse me I have to go and check on our commander."

"Of course Unohana."

"Yes, Unohana we will talk again later." Shunsui and Ukitake quickly left the fourth heading towards their own divisions, not wanting to face the threat known as Unohana.

"It is still unbelievable, to think their child is alive. I never would have thought of what he would become, I just hope he doesn't let this get to him." Then Unohana walked away towards the operating room holding Yamamoto. Stepping in quietly, Yamamoto was laying down on the bed covered in bandages.

The most severe wounds already tended to and healing. "How are you doing Yamamoto?"

"Fine Unohana, I want to know your thoughts on the boy."

"The Espada?"

"Yes."

"I'm shocked he is alive to be honest, I figured he was dead."

"That is what I thought as well. Now the one thing that we thought was so wrong years ago will be our savior. I just don't understand what happened to him exactly."

"We most likely will never know that Yamamoto, maybe once this is over we can get to know him."

"Perhaps, there is one more thing though."

"What would that be, more questions about the boy."

"Yes, he mentioned he does what he does for his family and friends. Does that make any sense to you Unohana?"

"I'm thinking that he has befriended some of his fellow Espada, the family part I don't quite understand. Just another thing we will have to wait and learn about."

"That is what I thought as well. You may go now Unohana, I'm going to rest for a while." She gave him a quick bow and walked out of the room. Leaving the Commander to dwell on all this new information.

Garganta (Ichigo's POV)

How did that happen, I thought for sure I would be fighting them all by now? I'm glad we were able to come to an agreement though, now they know that we will be helping them. I doubt that it will become common information among them though.

'I believe you forgot about something Ichigo.' 'What did I forget about Miquel, I got all the documents he wanted?' 'It wasn't something more like someone.' 'What, Fuck I forgot to meet up with Gin didn't me' 'Correct, hopefully he realized this and made his way back already' 'Yeah'

Reaching the end of the garganta I jumped out and landed on the soft sands of Hueco Mundo. Hopefully Gin is already back, let's go and find Aizen. I quickly headed towards Las Noches, while doing this I searched for Aizen's reishi. Finding him near the throne room I headed there.

Stopping right in front of the meeting room I walked in, finding everyone there. "Welcome Ichigo you are just in time." Weird, Aizen seems a little happier than normal.

"What is going on Aizen?"

"I wanted everyone here for when you returned, I have some great news."

'What do you think this great news is going to be' 'I'm sure it has something to do with the war.' 'Yeah most likely, that is about all he is caring about.'

"We will be invading Soul Society in four days' time." '

Damn I didn't think it would be so soon, why though?' 'It doesn't make any sense why he decided to do this so early, I figured we had another couple of weeks.' 'Me to Miquel, guess we have some preparing to do'

"In the mean time the two training fights scheduled for today will happen. Szayel and Aaroniero you two will spar tonight and then tomorrow morning will be Stark's and Ulquiorra's. I had some important things come up this morning so I had to move back the spars a little bit."

"What else are we going to be doing to prepare for the invasion Aizen?"

"I'm glad you asked Ulquiorra. I have a couple of matters that I need Ichigo's help with. Other than that it will mostly be whatever you wish to do to prepare yourselves. I only ask that you all be ready when the time comes. Now you may all go there is something I need to talk to Ichigo and Nel about."

All the other Espada got up and either walked out or sonidod out. "What do you need Aizen?"

"First I would like the documents that you retrieved Ichigo." How could I forget about those?

"Sorry I forgot, here." I handed them to him and he gave them a quick look over.

"Thank you, these are exactly what I needed. Now I need you to come with me for a while Ichigo, there is something that needs you attention."

"Okay just give me a sec okay." He gave me a quick nod and walked outside, most likely waiting by the door. "How are you doing Nel?" She just ran up and pulled me into a hug.

"I'm going good Ichigo, I'm glad you made it home in one piece."

"Thanks, I'm sorry that I have to go and do all of these mission lately. I don't like spending all this time away from you."

"You don't have to say you're sorry Ichigo, I understand. It isn't your fault, soon we won't have to worry about that though." That is true isn't it?

"I'm still sorry I want to spend my time with you, but everything Aizen has me do it makes it hard sometimes."

"Yeah it does, just promise me we will spend more time together when this is over."

"I promise Nel." I leaned in and gave her a big kiss. I pushed in as much emotion and passion as I could into it. I really did miss her a lot more than I had originally thought. In my mind I figured it would be Nel that would have a hard time, but I think it was me that had a harder time.

"I'm sorry I have to leave so soon, but I'll make it up to you somehow. I love you Nel."

"I love you to Ichigo."

"I'll see you soon." Than I was gone in a buzz of sonido, repairing outside in the hallway.

"Follow me Ichigo and put your hood up I don't want anyone following us." 'Where are we going that he doesn't want anyone else following?' 'Who knows Ichigo, just get moving.' 'Yeah, yeah I'm getting ready to go.' We both took off heading to the west, somewhere I have never actually been before.

We traveled miles away from the main building of Las Noches, finally arriving at a very small building. "We are here, follow me I don't want you to get lost down here." Aizen walked up and put his hand in the wall, it instantly started to glow a light blue color. Than a small section of the wall disappeared almost like a doorway. "Come on."

I stepped inside and the wall reformed behind me, making the room almost completely dark. This whole room gives off a dark aura, something really bad must have been happening here. I couldn't see what Aizen did but bright lights turned on and blinded me for a second. I instinctively shut my eyes and held them shut, slowly flickering they open to get used to the light.

"What is this place Aizen?"

"I'll show you." He proceeded down the hallway to a staircase, I couldn't even see the bottom of it. The darkness consumed it after the first ten flites or so, this whole thing is nuts. The stairs took a long time to walk down, I almost fell several times in the dark. We reached what I guessed and hoped was the bottom and Aizen did the something again and the lights turned on.

Again I shut my eyes and slowly squinted them open to get used to the light. Once I was adjusted I took a good look around. The hallway went on for a very long way, and lights hung from the ceiling all the way down. There where doors running down each side of the hall, all seeming to be spaced out evenly. I didn't see any signs, numbers or codes to label any of these doors. I guess Aizen just knows what the rooms are.

"We are almost there, please refrain from touching any of the doors on our way."

'Why wouldn't he want me to touch the doors?' 'I couldn't tell you that one Ichigo, it doesn't make any sense to me either.'

Aizen just started walking down the hall and I followed suit. We passed about twelve doors on one side, so twenty four in total. I still couldn't notice any identifying marks on any of them, with all of them looking the exact same I figured there would be something. He quickly stopped and I almost ran into him, looking to the door we stopped on it is just like all the others.

He grabbed the knob and turned it, while he did this it let out a slight blue glow. The room already had its lights on which surprised me. We walked in and I noticed Gin and Tosen where already inside. "What are you guys doing?"

"I will explain everything in a moment, we are about to start something very important. Tosen are you ready to wake the subject back up?"

"Yes I just need a second, did you get the information you needed?"

"Yes I did, now Gin would you please start phase 846246,"

"Yes Aizen." Gin started to type away on the keyboard and several strange symbols appeared on the screen. 'Those are the ones from that book.' 'I believe they are the ones from that book, just what is it for?' 'Probably nothing good.'

"The starting phase is almost complete Aizen. It won't stay stable for much longer though."

"Don't worry Gin I already have the solution for that problem." Aizen walked up next to the big chamber and pressed his palm to it. I couldn't make out what he was saying but he was mumbling something. Than his hand let off a bright purple glow and then a purple aura surrounded the chamber. He brought his hand off and the color disappeared.

"It seems to have worked, now Tosen finish the awakening phase."

"It is already almost done."

"Good, Gin how are the vitals doing?"

"They are all stable, heart rate is slightly elevated but nothing of concern."

"Now we just wait for it to finish."

'What the fuck is going on?' 'I'm just as lost as you are Ichigo. This whole thing doesn't make any sense.'

"Aizen what exactly are you doing?"

"Creating a masterpiece. The Hogyoku always had be controlled, a body for its power to be sealed in. I have taken part of the Hogyuko's energy and altered it per say. Making a living version, that can control itself. The only thing it needs is a master to help guide its judgment."

"You made a person out of the Hogyoku, why would you even do that?"

"I didn't make someone, I made Vincio one of the greatest Arrancar to ever live."

'What the actual fuck is wrong with him?' 'He must be planning on using it as another pawn. If it was made directly from the Hogyuko's energy there is no telling what it can be. It's strength, intelligence, reishi, defenses anything and everything about it could be off the charts.' 'That's just fucking great.'

"What are you planning on doing with this new Arrancar Aizen?"

"He will play a major role in the battle, but for now he is to remain here. It will take a few hours for the body to fully complete and be able to function. Afterwards I would like for you to accompany him on a mission, it should give a nice test of his abilities."

"Fine let me know when this will happen, if that is all I will be going."

"That is all for now, you will be informed when it is time. Also I will need your presence here again soon, I will have Gin or Tosen get you at that point."

"Sounds good I guess, I'm going to be going." I have had enough of this crazy shit for one day. I can't believe what he is doing, altering the Hogyuko's energy like that could be disastrous. I wonder if he has any more of these subjects as he calls them. I wouldn't be surprised if he did, no doubt that is what he will need me back here for. I just need to take a break from all of this for a little while. I just got to make my way out of this bunker first.

First I would like to say thanks to Antex-The Legendary Zoroark for giving me his idea for an OC Arrancar, Vincio Zalbrax. If anyone is interested in having an OC Arrancar in this story send me a message with the information on them. I can't guarantee that they will make it into the story but I will try my best. I write this story for you guys so I want to have some of your inputs in it. I'm not forcing any of you to do this, just putting it out there if you're interested.

I know the fight between Ichigo and Yamamoto might have seemed one sided. It wasn't supposed to be a real fight to the death or anything. It was more of a test in Yamamoto's eyes and a real fight in Ichigo's. Either way Yamamoto isn't dead he was just injured. That brings me into the next thing I wanted to mention, who knows/believes Ichigo is on their side.

Yamamoto is the only captain that is 100% certain Ichigo is on their side. Shunsui, Ukitake and Unohana somewhat believe it just not fully convinced. Everyone else is really questioning it, especially Sui Feng.

I'm thinking around two or three more chapters before the war starts. It should last a couple two or three maybe even four depending on how long and detailed I make the fights. After that I have an idea for another one or two chapters. After that I'm not sure I might do one last closure chapter but I haven't decided.

I have an idea for a new story mostly worked out. It will be an Ichigo main story that is adventure and romance. The romance might take longer to start but will probably be a little more forward. It will probably seem a little more mature than this one is. It is going to be a Quincy Ichigo story (This is my second favorite type of Ichigo story). I love Arrancar Ichigo stories but there are a lot more of them than Quincy Ichigo ones. I think I could make a fairly good one to. I don't want to say who is going to be Ichigo's partner. So I'll just say it is one of the five Quincy girls.

Bambietta Basterbine, Giselle Gewelle, Candice Catnipp, Menina McAllon or Litotto Lamperd. Before anyone says it I know that they said Giselle is for some reason technically a male. I think that is bullshit and was only said so they could make those jokes that she smelled like semen. All five of these are going to female in this story. I'm also not denying any of them due to age, height, bust size exedra. The one I picked was only because I thought they would be the best fit for the story.

I not going to say which one it is yet. Every chapter I think I'll take one off the list until it gets down to two. At that point you guys can go crazy about guessing. Not really I'll end up talking about it before this story is over. Anyway which one of the five would you like it to be, let me know? I don't know if I'll change who I already have planned but I might. Who knows what I'll do, most of the time I don't even know.

Thanks for reading, reviewing, following and favoriting. It all means a lot to me. Seeing so many of you interested in this story is amazing. I never thought I would get over ten follows when I first started this, so where we are know is incredible. Thank you all so much.