(The Darkness Within(Bleach) Book 2

Chapter 7

When Halibel and I woke up we went to eat breakfast. Everything is quiet in the hallways. It is a very cold morning in Las Noches. We didn't say anything to each other for a while.

Halibel-"Why did you agree to join us?" She asked curiously.
Gina-"Because Aizen said he could help me regain my memories. I don't have any memories of my past. So I'm hoping he will help me." I said hopeful.
Halibel-"Oh, I see." She said sounding a little suprized.
Gina-"Why did you join?" I asked curiously.
Halibel-"Because Aizen saved my life."
Gina-"What do you mean?"
Halibel-"Before I became an espada my subordinates and I where attacked by an Adjuchas. I told them to run, and they did. They came back for me, defending me, even if it killed them. The Adjuchas overpowered us, but before he killed me Aizen intervened. He killed the hollow, saved my life, and my subordinates... I owed him, so I agreed to join his army." She explained.

I was suprized that she told me something like this. 'This story seemed so personal, that shouldn't be shared. But she did, but why? Are we getting closer as friends? Possibly.'

Gina-"I see. Thank you for sharing that with me." I said happily.
Halibel-"Know problem." She said as we continued to walk down the hallway.

As we walked we continued to talk about this and that. Then I saw Nnoritora walking in our direction with a wide evil grin. I reached for my zanpakto ready to unsheathe it if I need to use it. I felt frightened of him, but I tried not to show how I felt. Halibel must have know how I felt because she put herself in front of me, and him. I relaxed slightly, and she said.

Halibel-"Nnoritora, what are you doing here?" She said strongly.
Nnoritora-"Oh, I'm just checking on dear Gina." He said sarcastically.
Halibel-"You and I, both know that you just want to torment Gina. Now get out of here or I'll use other means to make you leave." She said making eye contact with him.
Nnoritora-"Fine, but this isn't over." He said walking away.

I let go of my zanpakto, and let out a sigh that I didn't know I was holding back. Halibel put a hand on my shoulder and asked.

Halibel-"Are you alright?" She asked concerned.
Gina-"Yes, I'll be ok. Now let's get something to eat." I said as we made our way to the dinning hall.

When we got there I see everyone but Nnoritora, and Grimmjow. I was glad that both of them where not here. 'How am I going to explain to Grimmjow,
how I got these wounds?' I thought as I eat.

TIME SKIP
AFTER BREAKFAST

After I eat I excused myself then I went back to my room. 'Why was Gin staring at me while I eat? It's not like I'm someone to him. It was kinda creepy how he was looking at me though.' I thought as I got a stinging pain go through my left side. The pain was tailorable, and within a few minutes it went away. When I went into my room I see Grimmjow in there with a pissed, and furious look.

Grimmjow-"What happened to you?" He asked surprisingly calm.
Gina-"I got into a fight its know big deal."
Grimmjow-"It is to a big deal! That person could of killed you!" He yelled as he came up to me.
Gina-"Then why weren't you there when I yelled for you, for help!" I retorted back.
Grimmjow-"I didn't here you." He said sounding sad.
Gina-"That's no excuse." I said pissed off.
Grimmjow-"I don't want you to stay in here alone, so you'll be staying with me in my room." He said somewhat kind.
Gina-"Why I can handle myself!" I yelled.
Grimmjow-"No you can't handle yourself! You almost got killed, it's only for your protection."
Gina-"Alright." I said knowing he was right.
Grimmjow-"Who did this to you?" He questioned.

'I have know reason to lie to him, and did he just sound worried for me. I think he did?'

Gina-"It was Nnoritora." I confessed.
Grimmjow-"I'm going to kill that bastard for hurting my princes!" He yelled as he stomped to the door.
Gina-"Grimmjow, no he's to stron-. AAAAH." I screamed in pain.