It's Hero Time! Vol 1 ( Ben 10 x Massive Harem)

Chapter 27-Bonding

Tia Harribel had been surprised when Loly and Menoly arrived at her door, informing her that Lord Aizen requested her presence. Although curious, Harribel maintained an externally cool attitude as she followed them into the throne room.

"Welcome, Harribel," Aizen said with a smile from atop his throne and pillar, which Loly and Menoly stood on either side upon entering, as his third most powerful Espada approached him.

Harribel got down on one knee and bowed respectfully. "What do you wish of me, Lord Aizen?"

"I have a task for you and your Fraccione. I would like for them to train with Ben," Aizen told her. "Whenever possible, of course."

Harribel raised her head, staring at Aizen in surprise and confusion. "Sir?"

"Out of all the Numeros, your Fraccione have the best teamwork despite their constant arguments with each other," Aizen said.

While uncertain as to what point Aizen was trying to make, Harribel could not help the pride she felt at his praise. Fighting as a group had always been an integral part of her and Fraccione's survival back in the old days.

"However, they still have plenty of potential in terms of individual ability," Aizen went on. "The Thirteen Court Guard Squads are formidable opponents, so I would like our forces to be at their best. And I believe training with Ben would be an excellent opportunity for that."

Harribel took in Aizen's words. Training would be beneficial for her Fraccione and she welcomed the chance for them to become stronger. She was confused as to why Aizen wanted them and their human guest to specifically train together though.

"Rest assured, I will tell the other Espada to train their Fraccione as well," Aizen said. "As for why I want yours and Ben to train with each other; it seems the most practical choice. He's someone new that they can test their skills against, and it provides all four of you a chance to get better acquainted with him. Besides, I don't think it would be wise to have Ben train with the other Fraccione. Grinko's Fraccione would probably try to finish what she started, and I think Nnoitra would encourage Tesla to do the same. I doubt Szayel's would be suitable and Baraggan's..."Aizen chuckled. "I believe that goes without saying."

"I understand, Lord Aizen," Harribel said respectfully. Despite her uncertainties, if Lord Aizen was confident in this, then she would do as he wished. "But what about his training with Tōsen?"

"I'm sure Tōsen wouldn't mind if Ben trained with anyone else," Aizen reassured her. "Considering it will only benefit us, there's no reason he'd object. I'll allow the two of you to work out the best course of action between yourselves."

Harribel bowed her head again. "As you wish, Lord Aizen."

"Thank you, Harribel," Aizen said. "That will be all."

And with that, Harribel got up and left.

...

When Harribel returned to her chambers, she found her Fraccione immediately at attention the moment she came in.

"Hello, ladies," she greeted them casually.

"What did Lord Aizen want, Lady Harribel?" Sung-Sun asked; a curious but concerned look on her face that she shared with Apacci and Mila Rose.

"He would like for you to train with Tennyson," Harribel answered, getting straight to the point.

Their reaction was exactly how she pictured it would; they were staring at her, frozen in place.

If it had been anyone else, Apacci would have demanded that they were joking. But she knew her leader wasn't the type. "Why does he want us to do that?" she asked instead.