I glared at the Espada, Uluqiorra in front of me. "What do you want with me?" I asked.

~flashback~

We were all gathered together in Orihime's room. "Sorry to keep you waiting." We all turned to see it was Captain Hitsugaya, and behind him was Ichigo.

"Why is everyone gathered in Inoue's room? Where is she?" Ichigo asked us.

"Well.." I began, and looked at the others, who all looked down.

"What is the status of the Spiritual Wave Interference?" Hitsugaya asked.

"Yes, we've managed to stabilize it." Rangiku-san told him.

"Put me through." Hitsugaya said. "Ukitake? Isn't it the Head Captain?" He asked seeing the Squad 13 Captain on the screen.

"I had him switch over to me." Captain Ukitake said.

"What was your reason for that?" Hitsugaya asked.

"Because, I'm the last person who saw Orihime Inoue before she went into the Senkaimon in order to go over to your side." Captain Ukitake told us. "Judging from your reaction, it doesn't seem like she's arrived there." he said.

"What's the meaning of this? Where did Inoue disappear to? Do you know anything?" Ichigo asked.

"I'll tell you my assessment. The 2 guards I had placed with her, when she went through came back alive. According to him, we believe that Orihime Inoue has either been abducted or killed by the Arrancars." Captain Ukitake said,

"Captain Ukitake, that's jumping to conclusions!" Rukia spoke up.

"I know. I don't want to say this either." he told us. "I was just stating the worst possible scenario. According to our information, she was attacked by an Arrancar and then disappeared with the Arrancar." he explained to us.

"You've got to be kidding! That's all you have?! She's disappeared. There's no proof, but you say that she's dead?! Don't make such assumptions!" Ichigo yelled loudly. "Take a look at this. I was seriously injured in yesterday's battle. Besides (Y/n), who was passed out, no one here could heal my wounds. But when I woke up this morning, it had been healed without a trace! Furthermore, on my wrist! There's still some of Inoue's Spiritual Pressure!" Ichigo showed his hands to the screen. "Are you going to say that she's dead now?!" he asked.

"That's not good.." I thought.

"I see." The Head Captain appeared behind Captain Ukitake. "That is unfortunate..." he said.

"Unforunate? What do you mean by that?!" Ichigo asked.

"If it is as you say, then she is indeed alive. But at the same time, it also means that this is an act of treachery." he said.

"Treachery?" Ichigo asked.

"f she had been abducted, she wouldn't have had the time to meet you. In short, the fact that she healed your wounds and disappeared, means she went to the Arrancars of her own accord." The Head Captain said.

"You idiot!" Ichigo yelled.

"Stop!" Renji stopped Ichigo. "You'll worsen your position if you talk anymore." he told him. "I understand what you mean, Head Captain Yamamoto. I, Hitsugaya Advance Troop Member and Squad 6 Lieutenant Abarai Renji, will head to Hueco Mundo to bring the traitor, Orihime Inoue to her senses." Renji said.

"You mustn't." The Head Captain said. "We now know that the Arrancars are ready for battle. All members of the Hitsugaya Advance Troop are to retuen immediately and defend Soul Society." he ordered.

"Are you saying, we should abandon Orihime Inoue?" Rukia asked.

"Yes. We cannot risk the whole world over one life." the Head Captain said.

"Unfortunately, Head Captain, I cannot follow that order!" Rukia said.

"I thought so. I thought this may happen, so I'm glad I've prepared for it." The Head Captain said.

We all turned seeing Captain Kenpachi, and dad. "That's how things stand. All of you, head back." Captain Kenpachi said.

"Don't fight us. We've been ordered to take you back by force if necessary." Dad said.

"I got it. Then, I won't ask Soul Society to help me, but at least tell me how I can get into Hueco Mundo. Inoue is our friend. I'll go save her myself." Ichigo said.

"You mustn't." The Head Captain said. "We need your help in this battle. I won't allow you to plot your own course of action and die for nothing! Stand by until you receive orders. That is all." he said and the screen turned black.

"Let's go." Captain Kenpachi said, turning around.

I faced my dad, and smiled. "So, I'm staying here. After all, I'm not part of Captain Hitsugaya's Advance Squad." I said.

He looked at me and I felt a hand on my head and he ruffled my hair. "Be careful." He whispered to me and I nodded as he and the others left.

The gates disappeared, and I looked at Ichigo, and his haunched over back. I walked up next to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Let's go." I said and tugged on his arm, leading him out of Orihime's house.

I walked with Ichigo back to his house, and he didn't say a thing. I made sure Ichigo got home, before leaving and making my own way back to Urahara's place. I made a small detour, and went to the river in the middle of the city. I sat on the grass and stared at the water.

"They were all called back to defend Soul Society.. but all of the Arrancar attacks have been here, in the human world, in this city. Is it just a coincidence.. or is there another reason for all this?" I wondered. I looked up at the stars. "Orihime must've had a reason to leave like she did. Knowing her.. Maybe they threatened her? Baited her?" I wondered. I sighed, "Maybe I'm thinking too much about it." I said and stood up, dusting off any dirt or grass on my black Shinigami kimono.

I stretched. "I have to go back or I'll miss dinner. Ah, and I also have to train tomorrow." I whined yawning.

I felt something dark and cold suddenly behind me. I summoned Kyln to my hand and turned to whoever or whatever it was. I frowned at him. "I need you to come with me." he said.

I glared at the Espada, Uluqiorra in front of me. "What do you want with me?" I asked, gripping Kyln tighter.

"Aizen-sama, requests your presence." he said to me.

"Yeah, I don't care. What have you done with Orihime? Where is she?" I asked him.

"Come with me." he said, "And you'll find out." he said and the space behind him ripped open.

"If I go with him... I might be able to find out what they are planning.. There has to be records or plans somewhere.. and if I can find them, and hand it over to Soul Society, and escape with Orihime, then we'll have the upper hand." I thought. "But how would I escape from Hueco Mundo when I get there?" I wondered. "I'll figure that out when I get there.." I thought.

"So?" he asked me.

"I'll go with you." I said to him.

"Is there anyone you wish to say goodbye to?" he asked me.

"No." I said, and I walked through the rip with him, heading to Hueco Mundo.