"We're here." Nelliel said, inside the castle of Hueco Mundo, near the doors to the entrance of the Throne Room. It's been a few hours since they encountered Aizen in the desert.
"This place has changed a bit. That being said, I can't remember the last that we entered the throne room." Dondochakka stated implying both himself and Peshe.
"You'll find out soon enough..." Nelliel said.
They walked closer to the entrance, until suddenly...three warriors spawned in their path. In addition, many traps activated that pointed directed at the three wonderers.
Dondochakka and Peshe clutched together in fear.
"Not so fast, you three!" Apacci shouted out.
Her other fellow warriors had their guards up and ready to fight.
"State your business with the Queen!" Mila Rose demanded.
Nelliel calmly walked up.
"I need to speak with the Queen of Hueco Mundo."
But none of the female hollows were having it.
"And why should we let you through? The last time that I checked, you were on the side of that handsome human." Sun Sun pointed out smirking through her arm.
Nelliel hardened her glare even more.
"I've met with Lord Aizen, he's given me permission to enter Las Noches."
The three female fraccions tensed up on the information, but then quickly retorted back.
"That doesn't mean that you got permission from the Queen, or from us!" Appaci stated.
Nelliel sighed, she wasn't trying to fight them.
Fortunately for her, Harribel heard their shouting from the throne room, and decided to charm in.
"Let her through, I wish to speak with her alone," her voice echoed from the throne room.
Harribel's fraccion lowered their guards, "But...are you sure, your majesty?" asked Mila Rose.
"It's alright, trust me," she assured them.
They make one last sour glance at Nelliel, before making way for her to enter the throne room.
"Sit tight here. I'll be back," Nelliel said to her fraccion. Then the former tres espada walked in to see Harribel for the first time in a long time.
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The throne room was decorated with amazing texture and jewelry. The roof was glittered and the walls were painted with multiple colors, giving off a very royal setting. On the throne, the Queen of Hueco Mundo was sitting cross legged, wearing a crimson coat, high black boots, and her undergarments of course (*See Harribel's Christmas outfit from Bleach Brave Souls*). Sitting on her lap was a black cat who she petted occasionally.
"Greetings, your majesty," Nelliel said executing a respectful bow. Harribel softly smiled.
"Please, no need for the former greeting, you can still refer to me as Harribel, or Tier if you prefer."
Nelliel picked up her head, then smiled. "It's good to see you again, Tier."
Harribel gently stroked the fur of the black cat before she gently got up and placed it on the throne room. The golden eyes of the black cat silently watch the two walk to each other and hugged passionately.
"Likewise Nelliel. You've been all over the place, and I remember sensing your immense spiritual pressure a few hours ago. Are you alright? Is there anything that I can do for you?"
"Yes I'm fine. Um..."
Nelliel then placed both of her hands on Harribel's shoulders.
"Can you take me to Ichigo - please?!"
Harribel's eyes widened and even the black cat's face expressed a bit of surprise.
"Why do you wish to seek him?" Harribel asked.
Nelliel looked down, a bit embarrassed.
"It's just that, after everything that's happened, I've really grown attached to him. Not only that, but after what Lord Aizen told me, about being implemented in human society, I just want to know what I mean to him."
Harribel acknowledged that with a nodded.
"I see...well I would love to help, but I don't know where he is in the human world."
"I can help you with that," the black cat said out loud.
Both the Queen and Nelliel looked at the black cat.
"Thank you, Yoruichi," Harribel said softly.
Nelliel looked back and forth at Yoruichi and Harribel.
"Y-You...can talk?"
Harribel felt the need to introduce her.
"Nelliel, this is Yoruichi, Yoruichi Shihouin. She's my partner, and holds many titles and positions among the realms. Yourichi, this is Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck, one of the former espada."
Yoruichi in her cat form snickered. "Greetings! Nice to meet you, Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck."
Nelliel quickly gathered herself and responded. "R-right, likewise," finishing with a nod. The black cat smiled warmly.
"Would you like to go see him now?" Yoruichi asked.
"Yes please!" replied Nelliel.
"Hmph. Very well, I'll drop you off near his residence, will you be okay from there?"
Nelliel nodded, "Yeah, I should be."
"Alright then. Tier, would you like to join us?"
"Gladly," said the Queen.
"Okay then..." Yoruichi crawled to them and jumped on Harribel's shoulder. She brushed her face on Harribel's cheek, causing her to smiled and tender her smoothly.
"...Let's get going!" Yoruichi said as she teleported the three of them to Ichigo's place.