After Dark: Unexpected Blossoming

1: Threatening

Aizen sat upon his throne, looking down at the espada that he's called into the room. A callous smile stretched over his face, causing all of them to shiver. His smile only seemed to widen as he stood and walked towards the table the espada resided at. He knew he had their attention, and even though they weren't looking at him, they were listening to him.

"I have a job for you, Ulquiorra, Hallibel," Aizen voiced, gaining the attention of the third and fourth espada.

"What do you want us to do, Lord Aizen?" Hallibel asked, her green eyes sliding to look at the shinigami.

"Before I defected from the Seireitei, I took notice of a certain human, a friend of Kurosaki Ichigo's," Aizen explained, smirking slightly as he gave out the order. "Her name is Inoue Orihime, and I want you to bring her to me. Her ability can provide great strength for our cause."

"Would you mind explaining to us who this trash is so we can carry this out successfully?" Ulquiorra asked, turning in his chair to face Aizen completely.

"She doesn't have very much reitsu and she's got a... bubbly personality," Aizen explained. "Not only that, but she has a fascination for cooking. You may be able to find her near Kurosaki, or another female with dark hair and a tomboyish nature."

"When do you wish for us to execute your demands?" Hallibel asked.

"As soon as you can," Aizsn replied.

Hallibel and Ulquiorra looked at each other, nodding before disappearing from the meeting in a flurry of sonido. Their presence left Las Noches and the rest of the espada looked over at Aizen. He turned around and returned to his throne, causing the second espada to speak up.

"You've assigned them a mission, but you never told us why you told the rest of us to be present," Barragan spoke freely, glaring as Aizen sat on what should be his throne.

"Nothing of importance," Aizen stated indifferently. "It seems I have wasted your time."

"Bastard!" Grimmjow shouted, ready to lunge from his chair when a sword was placed firmly on his shoulder and up against his neck. The sword nicked his skin through his hierro, causing a stinging sensation to erupt from that area as he glared at the blind man behind him.

"You are stepping out of line, Grimmjow," Kaname regulated, angering the blue haired espada.

Grimmjow clenched his teeth, balling his hands into fists before moving away, making a sound of discontent before placing his hands into his pockets. He strutted out of the meeting hall, leaving everyone else behind.

"You are all dismissed," Aizen stated simply, causing the rest of the espada to stand from where they sat and leave the room. When they were all gone, Kaname lowered his zanpakuto and shealthed it, earning a chuckle from Gin.

"My, that was a little rash, don't you think Kaname?" He chuckled, his sly smile widening as Kaname turned away from him and began leaving the room.

"Those who dare to defy Lord Aizen will be punished accordingly. If he had taken one more step, his blood would have covered every inch of my blade."

Gin grimaced, cowering back slightly as Kaname completely exited the room.

"That's a little dark, coming from him," Gin commented, a frown momentarily covering his features, "but you are being devious, captain," he continued. "Just what plans do you have for that poor girl you sent Ulquiorra and Hallibel to kidnapp?"

Aizen only smirked, looking down at the place where Gin stood, sending him a snake like smile before replying. "I require her powers, that is all. Then, once she is of no more use to me, I will throw her in the gutter."