Miyuki: Bond Between Words CHAPTER 4

Chapter 4

Inside a room not too far from Miyuki's, Sosuke Aizen was showing Miyuki a huge computer, one of which could hold all the information in the world.
"B-big brother! What is this?" Miyuki stared, stunned at the massive gadget.
"Miyuki, it's not like I've forgotten how much of a bookworm you are. When we were young, even though there were no books, you were constantly searching for stories about everything. So….I decided to give my little sister a job helping me, using your skills as a talented reader."
"You really mean it!? I thought I was going to be useless…I don't have a zanpakuto or any kind of fighting power…"
"You have complete access to everything here in this computer. You can research anything you like…But if you find anything useful, you have to inform me. Does that sound good?"
"Oh big brother, even though we've been apart for so long you knew exactly what I like! You're the best brother ever!" Miyuki hugged him. He smiled, ruffled her hair and left the room without saying goodbye. Miyuki stared at the huge computer screen. She had so much information at her fingertips…She didn't know what to research first. She brushed her hair out of her face and played with her ribbon. Her ribbon…Maybe…Maybe she could find out how Soul Reapers train? Of course, I mean, if we're against them, then it would be best for me to find out all I can about them…Just for a bit of back-up information. There was a pang in her throat. Was Yuki involved with this conspiracy? Of…Of course not. Of course not.

Miyuki examined a picture of a zanpakuto. She had read all about them now, about how they are part of your soul, and how each one in released form has a different power. Now that she thought about it, she was probably the only one here in Las Noches without one. Miyuki suddenly felt very vulnerable. She didn't want to sit in front of the computer anymore. It was making her eyes hurt. Maybe she could go for a little walk around this place, to stretch her legs? She was sure Sosuke would be fine with that…She stood up and walked out of the room into the cold, expressionless hallway. After about ten minutes of walking around, head in the clouds, she realized she had absolutely no idea where she was. Everywhere she turned it looked the same…She was beginning to get worried when…
"Hey you, what are you doing here?"  A stranger, with light blue hair and eyes, a hollow mask on his jaw and a hole through his abdomen looked at Miyuki suspiciously. "I don't care for strangers."
"I…I'm lost…" Miyuki said timidly.
"Lost? Where do you want to be?"
"I…I don't know…" Miyuki had no idea whether the place she was staying had a name or what.
"You don't know? You're even dimmer than you look. You know what I think?" The arrancar advanced towards her menacingly. "I think you're an intruder. And here in Las Noches we don't like intruders!" He grabbed the scruff of her collar. "So who are you, then?"
"I…I…!" Miyuki began to panic. "Miyuki Aizen, Sir!" The man looked surprised. He let go of her collar, pushing her away roughly.
"Aizen…? So you're Lord Aizen's sister?" Miyuki nodded.
"I…I'm sorry if you mistook me for someone else…I…I just wanted to look around but I forgot the way back to where I'm staying!" She bit her lip. He peered at her.
"Hmmm…I suppose you do look a little alike. I suppose I'll get in trouble if I don't help you out, so…Where did you say you where staying?"
"I don't know…There was just a room with a bedroom, and a couple of doors away from that there's a room with a large computer…"
"Way to be vague, kid." He muttered. "Which way did you come from?"
"Er, that way." Miyuki pointed down the end of the hallway.
"I suppose I might be able to help you, seeing as I know this place better than you do." He began to saunter down the hallway. He looked back.
"What, don't you want me to help you?" he leered. Miyuki blinked and caught up with him. There was an awkward silence. Miyuki spoke up.
"So, uh, what's your name?"
"Grimmjow Jaegarjaquez. I'm one of the Espada…Number Six."
"Espada…?" Miyuki looked at him confused. He stared back, amused.
"You seriously don't know what Espada are?" She shook her head. "God, you are seriously dim. The Espada are the top ten most powerful Arrancars in Hueco Mundo…"
"So…You're the sixth most powerful arrancar here!?" Miyuki stared at him in wonder. He was surprised by her awe, and smirked with flattery.
"Yeah, well, they've ranked me wrong anyway; I'm miles stronger than any of those other guys…"
"Wow, I can't even imagine being that strong!" Miyuki's bright face darkened. "…I don't even have a zanpakuto…"
"What? But you're Lord Aizen's sister! I would have thought you'd be pretty powerful, or at least he'd wanna teach you something…"
"He means the best, I know he does…I just wish I wasn't so weak! I wish I could fight too…!"
"Well…I guess I could teach you the basics…Like how to hold a zanpakuto right and all that…" Grimmjow mumbled. Miyuki's eyes lit up.
"You'd do that!? Really?" she babbled excitedly. "When? Like, now!?"
"No, not now, I have things to do now!" Grimmjow exclaimed, taken aback by her ferocious determination.
"So, then, tomorrow?" Miyuki looked up at him pleadingly. Grimmjow sighed.
"Yeah, alright, tomorrow." Grimmjow muttered, regretfully. He reached over and pulled Miyuki's hair.
"Ow! What was that for?" Miyuki cried.
"Because you're annoying, that's why." Grimmjow grinned. He looked around. "Is this the hallway you were in before?" Miyuki nodded.
"Then I'll see you tomorrow." Grimmjow said lazily. Miyuki turned to thank him, but he had already left. Never mind, she thought to herself. I'll thank him tomorrow.