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Setting: Hueco Mundo, Desert

Pairing: Grimmjow/Ulquiorra, Gin/Aizen

Genre: Yaoi, Shonen-ai, Romance, Angst

Warning: Rape

Disclaimor: Bleach belongs to Kite Tubo

They stood in silence, embracing each other. The other that held him was confused as the one that clung to him was sobbing quietly and softly as to not disturb the other.

Grimmjow wondered what could have happened to his lover while he was out. As per the usual, Ulquiorra would leave him in his most composed state, emotionless as ever. When he did come back from finishing his job, they would always embrace each other compassionately. But now, Ulquiorra came back in the worst state that the other has seen him in. It made him want to kill another in anger, knowing that the green-eyed espada was hurt.

For Ulquiorra, who was well composed physically and mentally, there was a chance that he would break down mentally, which was very low. This was the result of it.

"Ulquiorra…" he whispered in his usual harsh tone that he would sometimes use, but to Ulquiorra's ears, it sounded more gentler than most.

The fourth most powerful espada buried his head in his lover's chest. His tears stopped some time ago. The order that he had to execute was not something he could do. Rather, it was something that he didn't want to do. There had to be another way. Another way to turn this around.

Then, something clicked in his mind. That was possible, but there were consequences to be dealt with later on. He wasn't afraid to do it. He was willing to. To save Grimmjow and as well as himself.

"Ulquiorra," the taller spoke again in a louder yet composed tone with a tiny bit of impatience.

The dark haired brunette moved his head and gazed at his lover, receiving a wide-eyed expression. His huge hand moved to caress his tear stained cheeks to his chin. He closed the distance a little, and he slowly licked those stains. The greened eyed pale figure shivered, wanting more, but he couldn't. His dulls eyes still stared at blue ones sadly. He brought his smaller hand to caress the other's face. "You love me…don't you, Grimmjow…?"

Grimmjow wasn't expecting that question to be directed towards him. He held the hand that caressed his face. He leaned his head towards the touch. "I do."

"Then, please forgive me…" Ulquiorra suddenly brought his other hand to the hole in Grimmjow's stomach area.

Unexpectedly, a tiny black, purple-ish diamond entered the hole. The sixth espada was surprised, shocked, and confused as he stared at his lover. "Hey! What are you-?!"

It was too late. He was gone. The other was glad, and he could not feel any sign of his reitsu anywhere in Hueco Mundo. The Caja Negacion was complete.

It was hard for the other to do this. But, for Grimmjow's sake, he had to do it. Otherwise, he'd be dead by the hands of another. He did not want that. Even if its neither Aizen nor Gin, he'd rather kill him himself or he'd die by the hands of his lover instead. But, now, he will have to go to his superior that he had killed Grimmjow. He knew that his dark haired superior would believe him. After all, Aizen received reports that he'd always got the job done, and the ex-shinigami have always trusted and favored him.

The Caja Negacion that he just used won't hold the other off for too long. At its peak, it will only take about two to three hours for Grimmjow to break through and materialize somewhere in Hueco Mundo. Until then, he had to plan something that give him some time.

Then, his thoughts were disrupted when he heard the door being knocked. He turned as he heard the sound of creaking being made as the door opened. To his shock, it was Aizen, who smiled as though smirking, "Ulquiorra…"

He stood in his place in horror silence. He wondered this was horrible timing. But, he had to keep calm and composed. He slowly breathed in and out silently to show that he was relaxed. "Yes, Aizen-sama?"

Aizen continued to smirk. He entered the room, slowly walking. "You sealed him away…didn't you? You used the Caja Negacion."

His eyes went wide. He felt shocked, and horror struck.

Then, he saw Gin, coming into the room to stand next to the taller ex-shinigami. The light haired figure smirked malevolently. Seeing those two scared him the most. For some reason, he started to feel weak physically. He wondered how those two could be so overwhelmingly powerful, even if they were just standing there in front of him.

Then, his world turned black as he lost consciousness.

GRIMMJOWULQUIORRAGRIMMJOWULQUIORRAGRIMMJOWULQUIORRAGRIMMJOWULQUIORRA

He slowly regained consciousness as he opened his eyes. He noticed two dark figures in front of him. His sight began to focus on those two, feeling that he might have seen them somewhere before.

Then, he remembered those two figures were known other than Aizen and Gin. His eyes widened, remembering what just happened before he blacked out. "What did you do to me?"

"I had invented something that would make any high level espada lose their consciousness. It worked considerably well," Aizen smiled seductively yet evilly.

Ulquiorra gulped, wondering when he ever felt that scared in his life. He moved his hands, but felt something restraining them. He heard the sound of metal clinking against each other. He realized he was rather tied up, with his wrists bonded tightly above his head. He was lying down on something. He looked to Aizen, who was still smirking at him, peering down at him evilly. He wondered what he was thinking.

Then, it hit him. He sighed, "Is this my punishment?"
"You're sharp as ever. Its no wonder that I favor you to do my assignments, Ulquiorra…But, that in itself is also dangerous…Trusting you under my command was something that I can do, but you went against my orders," the dark haired brunette brought his hand over to the other's chest, reaching for the collar white shirt that the smaller would wear closed.

"What are you-" The green eyed espada was stopped talking when his lips were covered by his superior's hand.

"Now, now, you shouldn't worry about a thing. I won't punish you now." Aizen gave a cold smile to the green-eyed espada. He took his hand away.

The dark haired brunette felt intimidated. He couldn't believe he was in this situation and in such a position. He knew somewhere in the back of his mind that what he did was wrong. But, he felt that what he had done was right. After all, saving the one that you love was the right thing to do, especially when he had to sacrifice himself.

"Gin, its about time, isn't it," Aizen announced, breaking his thoughts.

"Yes, it is. I can feel his reitsu," Gin smirked as always, leaning against the wall.

Ulquiorra felt the familiar reitsu that he can drown in. But, he felt terrible inside. He didn't want him to come back just now. But, if the blue haired espada did appear 'here', it'll all been for the worse for the both of them.

But, reality was reality after all.

A black opening came, and Grimmjow appeared, looking around. He was surprised to see his two superiors. But, seeing Ulquiorra, he almost lost it.

He ran, but the light haired ex-shinigami knee kicked the espada in the stomach. He then pushed him to the ground, arm locking him. Grimmjow cussed, glaring at the smaller man who held him down to the ground. "Let go of me! What's going on?!"

"What you are going to see will be the punishment of your loved one, Grimmjow," Aizen gave a smile to the muscular espada.

"What are you," the two espada unison, one silently spoke as the other spat it out angrily.

Aizen didn't answer as he turned his full attention to the tied up espada. He slowly waved his hand over Ulquiorra's face, the mask disintegrating into pieces. The blue haired espada's eyes went wide, witnessing a terrible event. At that point, the whole room was filled with horror, starting with a scream. It hurt to hear, especially when it's coming from the one that he loved.

"Ahhhhhhhhhh!" Ulquiorra screamed, feeling the mask torn off his head. It was physically painful and it was also the source of his power.

"Ulquiorra! Let me go!" Grimmjow struggled as hard as he could, but it was futile. Gin was strong, strong enough to hold an espada down on the ground.

"Hmm, it brings music to my ears when you scream like that. Next…" the dark haired brunette gripped the white garment that hid the smaller physique. It ripped to pieces, showing pale white skin. The black hollow hole was shone below the collarbone would be. Aizen smirked, tracing the delicate skin to the neck. He traced around the hole. He lowered his hand to the groin area, slowly sending shivers to the espada.

"No, please…" Tears began to flow as he pleaded. He felt fear. He wanted to die, leave, or be anywhere other than be in that room with his superior torturing him, and his lover being held to the ground, watching.

"This is punishment. So, relax, and enjoy your humiliation. You went against my orders." Aizen beamed at the espada as he began to take the initiative. He reached under the white garments that covered the espada's crotch area, and squeezed. He received a loud moan.

"Aizen, you bastard…! Let me go!" Grimmjow couldn't take it anymore. He didn't want to witness this anymore. His lover was sexually being tortured, and it was too much for him to watch.

Gin tightened his hold on the espada, smirking as well. But, in the back of his mind, he'd rather be in that espada's position. He was never touched that roughly before either, but gently. He had to endure it. But, for how much longer can he take it as well?

"Good. That's good, Ulquiorra." Aizen lay on top of the dark haired espada, licking his neck, then nibbling his earlobe.

Ulquiorra wished that he could be free from this bondage that he was tied too. He lost all respect for his superiors now. He didn't like the order that Aizen asked him to execute, and this punishment was rather extreme for him as well. He tried to use his power, but strangely enough, he could not feel any of his power. He felt that he was losing his life.

"Ulquiorra!"

Then, something unexpected did happened.

Somehow, Gin's grip loosened only the tiniest bit that the blue haired espada was able to free himself, and kick him in the stomach, hard enough that the ex-shinigami won't be able to hold him done again. Grimmjow seemed to flee at the speed of light, punching and kicking the brunette as many times as he could. It was worse than anything to have witness. Ulquiorra panted as he watched his lover punched and kicked his superior. It was amazing to say the least, but it was something that made him feel relief. But, he felt like he was near death.

"Aizen!"

Gin seemed to have flown. He pushed the espada away as he held Aizen. Grimmjow glared at the two. Somewhere in his beatings, the ex-shinigami seemed to have lost his consciousness. The light haired superior looked to the blue haired espada, frowning this time, "Grimmjow. Do it."

"Huh," The sixth espada did not comprehend what the light haired man was saying.

"Use. Your. Cero. Grimmjow," Gin opened his eyes.

Grimmjow was a little shocked, seeing emotions in those eyes. It was a look of pleading and sadness. Something that was highly unusual to see, or what the man was capable of feeling. Gin was usually the one that was full of evil and dread when he gave his trademark smirk to any one that he seemed to plan something. It was highly unlikely that this man would show these kind of emotions, especially to the blue haired, and the green-eyed espada.

"I won't say it again. Use it. I'm sure you feel that you want to beat us to death. So, use it to your full extent," the light haired man turned away from the espada.

"Gladly," Grimmjow extended his arm, pointing at the two ex-shinigami's. A blue light proceeded at the end of those fingertips, which began to expand, consuming the two men into the light, including the room. Before that light consumed them, Gin embraced his lover as he kissed him, awakening the other.

As soon as the light disappeared, Grimmjow ran to Ulquiorra, feeling dread and worry. He could feel it. The power of the reitsu was dissipating by the second. Soon enough, the green-eyed espada would die. Eying the chains, he cut them with his own hands, grasping the other's smaller hand, which felt even colder. "Ulquiorra! Hang in there!"

Eyelids dimmed, staring at his lover, seeing tears. He reached up with his other hand, feeling the other's cheek. "Grimmjow…"

Grimmjow gritted his teeth as he leaned towards that touch. He didn't want to lose him. Not yet. Just when Aizen and Gin were gone. He held that hand that caressed his face. "No, I can't lose you, not yet."

"I…know…I'm sorry, Grimmjow…" He closed his eyes, whispering. His voice was lower than a whisper, which scared his lover.

In his mind, he was thinking of many things; memories, feelings, their relationship, their hatred, and their love. Ulquiorra was the first espada that he ever hated, and he was the first one that he ever loved. He loved him with all his heart. He didn't want to lose him just yet. He wouldn't let Heaven or Hell snatch his lover away.

Then, it clicked in his mind. It was not impossible to do, but it was risky. It was something that was worth losing, and he didn't care if he did. Its all he could do any way.

Grimmjow laid his hand over the other's left side of the head. Blue light started to shimmer. Ulquiorra gasped, "What are you-? Don't! You'll lose half your power and your rank! Grimmjow!"

"What does it matter if I was very powerful or losing my rank as the sixth espada? It doesn't matter! I'm not losing you!" Grimmjow yelled angrily. He held the other down, knowing his lover would struggle out of this one.

"…" Ulquiorra didn't respond. He closed his eyes. He felt glad about his lover's decisions, but it saddened him. He wished that he was dead, but it would make the other angrier if he did. Besides, Grimmjow was sacrificing half his power to save him.

The process was nearly complete, and then, it was done. The hollow mask has appeared on Ulquiorra's head. He could feel his reitsu, but it was only half. He wasn't considered an espada any more, but he didn't care. He was the lowly numbered arrancar just like Grimmjow. He sat up, staring at Grimmjow with his huge green eyes that seemed to have shined for the first time in a long time.

Grimmjow looked embarrassed, and he turned his head to look away, blushing. "There. It's the least I could do. I didn't want you to die here and now. I wouldn't be able to bear it if you were gone."

The larger arrancar felt his hand being grasped as he felt a kiss on his lips.

Then, the kiss was done. Ulquiorra gave a weak smile. "Thank you…Grimmjow. I would have felt the same if you were gone too."

"Hmm…Let's go…before someone finds out that two powerful reitsus are gone," Grimmjow wrapped an arm around the other's waist, half dragging half walking out of the room.

"Agreed," Ulquiorra walked a long with his lover.

Before any other espada could figure out where Aizen and Gin were, Ulquiorra and Grimmjow fled from Hueco Mundo and into the unknown depths of the desert that held mysteries of other hollow and arrancar that was not under watched by the ex-shinigami. The two ex-espadas' were glad to be out of that building, wanting to be out for a long time. The green-eyed arrancar was glad that he was not following orders any more. He realized that he was being played the fool in front of everyone. He was relieved that Grimmjow made him realized of what he was doing at the time. The blue haired taller man felt that he hadn't had a decent fresh air since he was taken under Aizen's ruling. He felt relieved, and he was glad to be with his lover.

Days turned into months as months turned into years. The two arrancars were able to survive in the desert, but what was unexpected that was that they have met a former number three espada, named Nel, and her two companions that were most likely her guardians. But, Nel was in her toddler form, which was a mystery to the two former espadas'. They never asked, and they never planned to. Life was grander in the desert as long as those two loved each other and their love was true.

Fin

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