Angel was force to stand between guards as Nikki was led into an all glass chamber, in a different room. It was one way, so they could see him, but he couldn't see them. Nikki knocked on the glass, looking around for his friend. "Angel? Angel I want to get out. Can't we go home? Who is that man?" Nikki asked the man, but he couldn't even answer. He didn't know the man, but the solders he was surrounded by, he knew their uniforms all too well. Those white swat uniforms with the animals on the front and the numbers on the shoulder. The only soldiers that didn't need guns. All ten of them were here, but why?

Yes, the two lived together since they were eighteen. They suffered and conquered together, best friends and brothers. He could never leave Nikki in this place. "I didn't mean to turn him into that. He….just shouldn't have been here. They didn't receive permission to take him and…Angel wasn't there to oversee them, so I thought it was best to let them go. Dr. Roan was in charge of the torture." Nikki explained. Yes, Angel was one of three medical chiefs that worked there. Although he was one step away from owning the hospital, he never used his position to torture his friend. One day when Nikki was stronger, he could have Angel's position, but for now, he was in pediatrics. He did have the knowledge to do more, but he loved children. Perhaps, that was the reason he was in this situation. He cared too much.

"Why is he in there? He didn't do anything wrong." Angel stated as he watched the man in charge walk up to the glass cage. He was slim and his white clothes only made him look smaller. But Angel knew not to underestimate him. He had short white hair with the face of a sly fox. "Name's Ichimaru. Azien apologizes for his absence at such an important event." The man knelt in front of the case and placed a hand over Nikki's. "He's cute at least. You think he'd make a good pet?"

Angel tried to lunge forward, but he was held down. "Leave him alone." Angel demanded. "Awe, don't worry. I won't touch him. But, I do wonder…..has he ever had intercourse with anyone?"

"That's none of your business."

Ichimaru pouted at the protective ginger. "I'm just asking. No need to be so upset over it." Ichimaru folded his arms. "Why is he in there?"

Ichimaru frowned and sighed. "I'm only following orders. Until the Lord Aizen gets here, he's not allowed to leave."

"Can't he go home? If he's not allowed to leave, you never said he couldn't go home and stay there." Angel pointed out. "If that's the case, then he needs to be watched."

"I'll do it." Angel volunteered. "Nope. Ya gotta work, keep food on the table for him. Buy him the tools he needs for his new disability."

Angel was confused. "You can't fix it?"

Gin shrugged. "Not my department. You need to speak with Octava for that. If he chooses to help."

"So you mean he'll be stuck like this?! Having ruptured eardrums for the rest of his life?!" It wasn't fair. If he didn't get help for Nikki, he might need to change his profession. He can't take care of children if he can't hear them. "He's smart enough to do it, but he's not wiling to help everyone for free. His double is here, but not he himself." Ichimaru answered. "For now, he'll stay here. I'll look into his claim and speak with the other doctors, to get the truth."

"But they'll just fabricate the story. They'll only tell half the truth." He knows his colleagues too well. If Aizen were to believe those doctors, Nikki will be punished. He can't let that happen. Ichimaru approached Angel and ruffled his hair. "That's why I brought incentive." He refers to the elite guard behind Angel. "How will you know what the truth is?" Angel questioned. "I have my ways. Give us a few hours and if your friend tells the truth, he can go. If not…well, he won't die, I'll inform you of that at least." As Ichimaru leaves, the guards holding him, let him go. All but one of the guards left the room. The guard watched him for a few seconds. "Your friend speaks the truth, I can hear it and see it in his aura." The voice was strong and yet light and feminine.

"The sacrifices that you're willing to give for your friend is admirable. He is fortunate to have someone like you to take care of him. Your loyalty to each other is strong. Don't let anything or anyone waver that trust. In the end, it is all you will have, Doctor Siege." With that said the guard left Angel and Nikki in the empty room. Angel hurried over to the case and sat in front of Nikki. For the first time, he noticed that Nikki was drenched in something. But what was it? His clothes were completely stained white. He feared for the young man. Since Nikki's hands were on the glass, he felt the vibrations. "Angel?" The deaf blonde turned to the source of the vibrations. "I can't see you."

Nikki couldn't read lips, especially since it was one way glass. Angel rested his head on the glass trying to think of a way to talk to him. He then felt small vibrations coming from the other side. HE looked up to see Nikki tapping on the glass with his pointer finger. He was using Morse code. They both studied the code as well as brail for times such as these.

Angel closed his eyes and listened. "I'm in trouble aren't I?"

"No. You told the truth. Those responsible for Ichigo's capture and torture will be dealt with. It just needs to be confirmed." Angel coded. "You spoke to me, but I couldn't hear you."

"Your ear drums ruptured. I know someone who can fix it, but I'll just have to find a way to get him to help." It was silent for a few minutes. "What am I going to do if I can't do my job?" Nikki asked with worry. "I was supposed to take them out to lunch. These people are cruel to them. I can't leave."

Angel opened his eyes and looked at his young friend's sad eyes. "You can't come back here for now. They think that your current dilemma will hinder your job. They don't want to risk it."

Nikki balled up his fist and slammed it against the case. "It's not fair!" He yelled. "I can still do my job, I can." He slammed his fist against the wall again and again. Nikki covered his right eye and rested his forehead against the case. "Nikki?" Nikki peeked through his fingers to show his eye glowing. Angel's heart sped up and he furiously tapped on the screen. "Nikki. Don't show any negative emotions, right now. You might've been infected. They'll keep you here."

"Hurts. Hurts." Nikki answered back. Angel examined the case closely, noticing the vents in the corners and one tube leading from the case to one of the computers. "I'll put you to sleep, okay?"

"The code is 5678. Go under hibernate. I'll sleep for twelve hours." Nikki instructed curling into himself. Angel hurried over to the computer, set in the code. Nikki took a deep breath as he began to feel drowsy. He palmed the glass looking at Angel one last time, before falling unconscious. Angel walked back to the case and sat next to Nikki. "You'll be out of here soon, I hope."

xXx

"Are we there yet?" Nel whined from the back seat with Alec silently looking out the window. "It's ten more minutes away." Ulquiorra answered from the passenger seat. "Make him go faster. Ichi's in trouble."

"We know this, but your tantrum is not help-" The car swerved to the left. Alec hit her head against the window, leaving a spider crack. "Why did you do that?!" Nel slapped the driver on the side of the head. Instead of answering, he looked out the window. Something caught his attention. There, further down the street was a tall white figure, holding something. "What is that?" Nel moved closer wanting to know what that was. Alec narrowed her eyes, but she noticed a very distinct and bright color on the figure. Alec shook Nel. "What?" She looked at Alec, who pointed to her hair and then to the figure.

"Drive." Ulquiorra ordered, noticed the familiar bright orange hair this figure adorned. "But, where?" The driver asked as the figure roared loudly. Glass from the buildings shattered all around them. "Back up. Back up. Back up." Nel hit the back of the driver's seat frantically. The driver backed away from the figure as it ran after them. "How'd he turn so quickly?! He was only gone for two hours!" Nel yelled.

"They might have found a way to speed up the process. Right now, we have to out run him until he tires himself out." The car did a 180 turn and sped up. One of the buildings they passed exploded. "He's shooting ceros now?!" Alec turned in her seat to look out the back window. It sped up while holding out a hand, reaching for them. Something wasn't right. It screamed for them, but they kept going. Soon, an idea popped into her head. She pulled her notepad and pen out of her pocket. She quickly drew something on a blank sheet of paper. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Soon, her car door disintegrated. "Alec, no." Ulquiorra turned around in time to see Nel reach for Alec, but she jumped out.

Alec landed on her feet, skidding to a halt. She ran forward, but took a sharp left, avoiding its claw hand. She ran into an abandoned building and hid behind a pillar. She watched their friend crash through the building. He roared once more and walked further into the building. He stopped in the middle of the room, looking around. Alec peeked from behind the pillar. There was a young man in his arm, he wasn't familiar to her. Maybe he was important. Alec quickly drew something else on a clean sheet of paper. She hid behind the pillar in time for long white fingers to grab the corner of the pillar, above her head. She took a deep breath and came out of hiding.

She stood before the newly born creature with hope and determination. It growled lowly at her, but didn't move to hurt her. So far, her suspicions seemed correct. Alec showed the over grown monster what she drew. It seemed distracted by the picture. It was more than enough time for a short green blade to slice through one of the horns. Instead of the usual growl it began to speak. "Al…Alec." Soon, its long hair retreated to that familiar shoulder length hair style. It reached for her as its white skin began to peel away. It's mask cracked and then burst into a million pieces, to reveal Ichigo's now pale face.

He dropped to his knees and his golden eyes returned to their normal color. The black sclera bled white and he dropped his captive. The hole in the middle of his chest began to close as he fell forward, completely unconscious. Alec hurried to his side, resting his head in her lap. Nel and their driver hurried into the building as Ulquiorra checked Ichigo's and the captive's pulse. "They'll both be fine, but they needs medical attention."

Alec then pointed to her head, hoping her question was obvious. "When an arrancar is born. They become the carrier of uncontrollable blood lust and rage. Part of their mask or their horn needs to be broken, in order for them to revert back to themselves. He won't remember anything while he was turned." Ulquiorra explained while Nel bent forward to examine Ichigo closely. Their driver took off his jacket and laid it across the unconscious and naked man's lap.

"You know. He has a nice package. I wonder if anyone told him that." Nel blurted out. In retaliation and not a shred of emotion on her face, Alec grabbed Nel's boobs and twisted them in opposite direction. Nel screamed out. "Owie! Stop! You're going to rip em right off." Nel swatted at the hands as her eyes teared up. "I believe that is the point, Nellilel."

"I got the point! I got the point. I'm sorry!" Alec only twisted more. "You can torture her later, Alec. Ichigo and this boy needs attention." Ulquiorra set the possible ally on his back as the driver carried Ichigo bridal style out of the building. Alec reluctantly let go and Nel tenderly rubbed her aching breasts. "So mean." She pouted at Alec retreating back, but followed suit.