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December 10, 2001

Two months went by before Isane gave Ichigo clearance to leave the Fourth Division. It didn't take long for it to become abundantly clear that this new version of his home life was going to take some getting used to...

During Ichigo's hospitalization his father had taken position as the taichou of the Third Division. Rather than staying in the Division Barracks like most of the Captains, Isshin had managed to acquire a proper house for his family. It was by no means a mansion, but it was more than enough room for the family. There were enough bedrooms that the twins could have had their own rooms and still left two guest rooms, through the girls had opted to room together, at least for now. When Ichigo had questioned his father on his decision on such a large house, the older man had responded, completely seriously, that he wanted to have room for any grandchildren Ichigo or the girls chose to bless him with. Ichigo had rolled his eyes at the comment, informing his sire that he had at LEAST half a decade to wait before worrying about such things, seeing as he and the girls were sixteen and eleven respectively. But of course the man had twisted his words around and taken it as a promise that he'd have his first grandchild within five years. The man had a bad habit of half-listening to everything his son said...

Something else Ichigo found himself having to get used to was the presence of his father's fukutaichou, Kira Izuru. At Isshin's insistence, the blond Shinigami came by the Kurosaki household almost every evening after the two men had attended to their duties in the Third Division. He was somewhat withdrawn, but seemed to gradually open up to the family. Before long, it didn't take any convincing from his Taichou for him to spend the evenings with the older male's family. It was just part of his routine. Some nights he would only stay for a few hours before returning to his own room in the Division Barracks. Others he would simply stay the night in one of the three guest rooms, especially on nights Isshin had convinced him to drink and he wound up too trashed to get home safely.

As the twins had already been attending the academy for two months, the two of them were making decent progress. Neither of them were anywhere near ready for real combat, but both were doing far better than expected in their classes. Karin was doing especially well in Hakuda, while Yuzu was excelling at Kido, particularly healing Kido. Ichigo was proud of the progress his sisters were making, and quickly poured himself into his own studies and training. Until the Seireitei was prepared to launch their own attack, the only thing he could do was work hard and grow stronger. He was going to do everything in his power to ensure when the time came he was strong enough to rescue everyone...

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January 17, 2002

Orihime sat concernedly beside Rangiku's bed, Shuno and Ayame creating the familiar barrier of healing, golden light around the strawberry blond-haired woman. Both women were nearly three months pregnant at this point, not yet showing visibly, and this had become a daily ritual since the end of the first month.

It had been midway through Novemeber when Nemu, Momo, and the four female Arrancar were confirmed to be pregnant like the rest of the prisoners. It was less than a week later that Rangiku had suddenly begun to grow weak and ill. No one had been able to figure out what was wrong until Szayel had taken her to his lab for a thorough examination. The scientist had been fascinated by the results. Apparently, the infant she carried was consuming its mother's reiryoku at an abnormal rate, nearly five times the rate a normal soul-born child would. The pink-haired Espada theorized it was a sign of the sort of power the child would have once born.

Rangiku's baby was consuming her reiryoku faster than her body could replenish it. If left alone, there would be no way she could survive to carry to term. Luckily, she had Orihime there. Each day, sometimes twice a day, she would lay beneath the golden barrier while Orhihime replenished her lost reiryoku. This kept her healthy enough, but she was still tired most of the time, her reiryoku nowhere near the levels it normally was.

"How is she?"Toushirou questioned as he walked into the room. Orihime turned silver eyes to the snow-haired Taichou. Despite being no further in his pregnancy than they were, his slighter frame and the fact that he carried twins had resulted in a slight bulge already being visible in his stomach.

"Same as always."Orihime answered. "The baby's sapping her reiryoku really fast. If this keeps up, I may need to start working on her three or four times a day."

Toushirou frowned at the report. "I wish there was more we could do for her."

"So do I..."Orihime sighed as she dismissed her fairies. She reached out to gently lay a hand on Rangiku's. The moment her hand touch hers, she felt a sudden explosion of warmth in her abdomen, causing her to gasp in shock and bring her free hand to her stomach.

"What's wrong?"Toushirou asked concernedly. Orihime was unable to respond at first. The strange feeling of warmth rose up from her abdomen before moving down her arm, through her fingers and into Rangiku's body. A few moments later, Rangiku's breath seemed to be more even and stable, a more healthy color to her complexion.

"Orihime?"Toushirou questioned, placing a hand on Orihime's shoulder. His concern had risen at Orihime's failure to respond.

"I... What just happened...?"Orihime whispered. Toushirou asked what she meant, and she explained to the young Taichou what had happened when she'd touched the Fukutaichou.

"It came from your abdomen?"Toushirou questioned, to which the girl nodded. "Orihime... do you think it could have been your baby?"

"The baby? But... but how?"

"Rangiku's is already showing signs of its power. Maybe yours is too."

"You think so? So then... my baby's going to be a healer?"

"It seems so. It makes sense. It's one of the ways your power manifests after all."

Orihime nodded in agreement. It was definitely a relief to know her child's power wouldn't be destructive. She hoped she could take that as a sign that once born, it wouldn't be a violent child.

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Aizen listened calmly to Szayel's account of the development of the unborn children under his study.

"With these factors in mind, I believe it is safe to assume that both Yammy's and Ulquiorra's offspring possess Espada level abilities. To so clearly be expressed while still in the womb, they must be incredibly powerful."

"Gluttony and Sacrifice."Aizen spoke with certainty. "A good base to start from. If we can ultimately acquire at least ten Espada level hybrids, we will be undefeatable."

"And what if we don't?"Grimmjow questioned lazily. "You know that having strong parents isn't an absolute guarantee of strength, just a push in that direction.

"What's the matter, Grimmjow?"Yammy questioned with a leer. "Worried your kid'll be weak?"

Grimmjow scoffed. "As if! Don't be cocky just cause we know your kid's an Espada! I can guarantee mine'll be too, and way stronger than yours!"

"You wanna make a wager on that, kitty?"

"Bring it!"

"Would both of you shut up!?"Tier snapped in irritation. Despite being only two months in, the blond woman had become notably more moody since her pregnancy had begun. The other Espada had become rather wary around her, but occasionally slipped.

"Uh... right... sorry..."Grimmjow muttered, withering slightly under the female's gaze. Grimmjow was by no means a coward, but even he knew Tier Hallibel could be really damn scary.

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June 16, 2002

"Geez, this kid is way too active."Renji grumbled, hands resting on his swollen middle as the baby inside wiggled incessantly.

"Can I feel?"Momo questioned from beside him, one hand on her own less noticeably distended stomach. "Mine doesn't really move around much, he's pretty calm."

"Well, you're lucky."Renji stated, moving one arm out of the way to let the girl place a hand on his stomach. "This one never settles down. I never get any rest."

"That's probably a sign it'll be active once it's born."Rukia commented, lounging in a chair to relieve the strain of her own gravid belly. The weight of her twins was beginning to be a bit much for her to handle for extended periods of time. She couldn't wait for them to be born, if only to relieve the strain they put on her back.

"Great. So even when it's out I won't be getting any sleep,"the redhead rolled his eyes.

"That's part of being a parent, Renji."Rukia pointed out.

Renji suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen and winced.

"Ow! Dammit, that hurt..."

"Are you alright, Renji?"Retsu questioned, stepping over to the redhead.

"I think so. I just had this pain in my stomach for a sec-ow!"

"How long have you been having these pains? And how far apart are they?"

"I'm not sure how long... but they come every few minutes."

"Renji... I think you may be in labor."

"What?! No way, it's too soon! You said yourself I'm not supposed to be due till mid-July!"

"That's true, but babies don't always adhere to schedules. Do you think you can make it back to your room with me?"

"Y-Yeah, I think so..."Renji said, standing with some help from Momo. Retsu turned to look at Lilynette, the blond Arrancar looking equal parts fascinated and worried.

"Lilynette, do you think you could find Jaegerjaquez-san for me and let him know what's going on?"

"Um... sure."Lilynette gave a nod before darting out of the room to do as instructed.

"Hanatarou, I'll need your help."Retsu said softly. Hanatarou nodded, immediately following alongside his Taichou and supporting Renji as he walked.

"I'll come too!"Rukia said, beginning to stand, but wincing as the weight in her middle once again pulled at her back.

"I appreciate it, Rukia, but I don't think you need the extra strain right now."Renji gave his childhood friend a smile over his shoulder as Byakuya helped her ease back into her seat. "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Rukia frowned slightly, but gave a nod of understanding. She'd be lying if she were to say she wasn't concerned. It was a good month too early for Renji to be giving birth. She certainly hoped that both her friend and the baby were going to be okay.

Renji waddled down the halls to the room he'd been sharing with Grimmjow with Retsu and Hanatarou's help. The redhead quickly moved to the bed, wincing as he carefully lay on his back.

"Damn, I knew this was going to be painful, but still..."Renji groaned.

"Just relax, Renji."Retsu urged as Hanatarou scrambled to retrieve what was necessary to help. "We just need to get everything ready, and then we can get your little one out."

Renji nodded, swallowing hard. He remembered what he had learned years earlier about souls birthed from a male parent. While male spiritual beings were able to conceive, they were not equipped to give birth. As such, when labor began, the only way to get the baby out was a Cesarean-section. It was important to do so as quickly as possible, as even though there was no birth canal for the child to evacuate through, the contractions would naturally push the infant as if there were. This could easily result in significant harm both to the baby and their carrying parent, even death.

"I found him!"Lilynette exclaimed, rushing into the room with Grimmjow only a step behind. The blue-haired Espada seemed a little flustered, unsure of what he should do in this situation he had never found himself in before.

"Is there something I should be doing, or...?"Grimmjow questioned uncertainly.

"Just stay calm and out of the way."Retsu instructed, pulling open Renji's white yukata to reveal his abdomen. "Hanatarou, I'm trusting you to make sure his reiryoku stays stable while I handle the rest."

Hanatarou gave a small nod, letting small hands hover over the red-haired Fukutaichou. His reiryoku lit up his hands, carefully maintaining the other male's as Retsu picked up the scalpel he had laid out for her. The calm woman brought the blade close, carefully cutting into the taught skin. Lilynette gave a sympathetic wince from where she stood out of the way of the procedure, observing with equal parts curiosity and squeamishness.

Renji winced in pain as the incision was made. It wasn't by any means the worst pain he'd experienced, and he was able to endure it rather easily. He tried not to focus on what was being done to his body, and after several minutes of near silence, he heard Retsu speak up.

"It's a girl."

That wasn't the first thing he had expected to hear.

"Wh-why isn't she crying?!"he asked, panicking. Weren't newborns supposed to cry? Wasn't that how you were supposed to know they were alive? "Is something wrong with her?! Is she okay?!"

Retsu smiled softly, wrapping the tiny bundle in the blanket Hanatarou had retrieved earlier as her subordinate focused his reiryoku to heal the redhead.

"Don't worry. She's fine."the dark-haired woman stated. "Babies usually do cry when they're first born, but there are some cases who don't. If anything, she looks more annoyed."

Renji carefully took his daughter from the taichou, and quickly noted that the woman's words were true. Pale blue eyes gazed back up at him from a tiny face scrunched in an expression that seemed to be demanding to know why she had been taken from her comfy home and who the hell these huge people staring at her were.

"I have the sinking feeling she's going to inherit her father's attitude..."Renji grumbled. Grimmjow let out a laugh at the redhead's words, stepping over to the bed and leaning over to get a look at his daughter. She had the same piercing blue eyes he himself did, and her head was topped with wispy red hair to match her 'mother's'. There was no Hollow hole to be found on her body, and her mask fragments, two smooth patches of bone near the top of her skull above her ears, would likely become hidden by her hair when she was older and the hair was longer.

"So, what are you gonna name her?"Lilynette questioned, looking in wonder at the infant.

"Akane."Renji answered without hesitation, fingers lightly caressing his daughter's brilliant red hair. "Her name is Akane."

"Akane, huh...?"Grimmjow said, testing the name out. "Abarai Akane Jeagerjaquez... Yeah, it's got a nice ring to it."

Renji was both surprised and pleased that he wouldn't have to fight Grimmjow over naming the child-their child, he was hesitant to think-, especially the inclusion of his own family name in hers. Despite the details of the situation he found himself and his daughter in, the little baby in his arms had already become the focus of his world, his most important little treasure. He knew full well what Aizen had planned for his daughter, but he would be damned if he'd let the man use her as a weapon. He would protect her from that man's control, even if it were to cost him his life.

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June 17, 2002

"Aw, she's so cute!"Momo gushed, smiling brightly at the red-haired little baby held in her friend's arms. The one-day-old little girl was silently observing her surroundings and the people around her. She was calmed by the fact that she could sense her 'mother' was comfortable around these people.

"She sure is."Rukia smiled, seated beside Renji. "I have to admit, I was really worried when you went into labor early, Renji. But she looks perfectly healthy."

"Yeah, Unohana gave her a clean bill of health."Renji nodded, gently cradling his daughter against his chest. "She said she's a little small, but she'll grow."

"If her parents are any indication, I'm sure she'll grow plenty."

Renji just couldn't resist the opportunity to tease his long-time friend, and grinned at the petite woman.

"And if you're any indication, those kids of yours will be total shrimps."

"If you weren't holding that baby, you'd be on the ground right now, Abarai."Rukia said lowly, but had an amused little smile on her face. The teasing back-and-forths between the two old friends was one of the few things that had kept them sane over the last several months. She knew that was likely to lessen now that Renji had Akane to look after, and she would have her own two little ones within a month or so, but was glad to see that the redhead could still throw out a few quips every now and then.

Before Renji could get another response in, Grimmjow appeared in the doorway, not looking pleased.

"Aizen wants to see her..."he murmured, looking directly at Renji. Renji frowned, holding his daughter closer to his body at the statement.

"Don't worry, he's not gonna take her."Grimmjow said. "Said something about them needing 'a nurturing environment with their parents' or something like that. I dunno. I only half-listen to what the guy has to say..."

Renji supposed he could take some relief from that, but he still didn't want Aizen to be anywhere near his child. At the same time, however, he knew he didn't really have much choice. He was Aizen's prisoner, so if the bastard wanted to see Akane, one way or another he would get what he wanted. With a resigned sigh, Renji stood and walked over to where Grimmjow was standing. The Espada stepped aside to let the Shinigami step through the door, and they walked silently down the halls to Aizen's throne room.

Renji didn't want to appear submissive to the traitor, but he also didn't want to appear hostile and give the man an excuse to take Akane from him. For that reason, he kept his eyes lowered as they entered the room.

"Ah, our first little hybrid."Aizen stated, his tone somehow managing to sound like he was address both aspects of what Akane was: both a baby and an experiment. The tiny girl could sense the unease from both her parents, both their dislike toward this man, and so narrowed pale blue eyes at him. Aizen noticed the hybrid child's reaction to him, and chuckled amusedly.

"And what name have you chosen for her, Grimmjow?"

"Akane. Abarai Akane Jeagerjaquez."

"Akane... rather fitting."the brunette chuckled.

Renji stiffened as the man moved closer, brown eyes studying the little girl who continued to give him the closest thing a baby could come to a glare.

"An impressive reiatsu for an infant."he commented. "She will definitely be a strong one. Well done, Grimmjow."

Grimmjow didn't respond to the praise, not liking the way the man was treating his daughter like an object. He'd be the first to admit that he'd gone into this whole thing without truly considering the fact that it would result in another living creature, but now that Akane was actually here, he wanted nothing more than to keep her as far away from Aizen as possible. Maybe he was going soft, but at that moment, he didn't give a damn. His daughter's safety was more important than his pride.

"She won't be any good for your plans until she grows."Grimmjow said lowly, hoping stating that fact would deter Aizen's attention from her for at least a little while.

"True."Aizen nodded. "And in the meantime, I trust you'll see to that growth?"

"Yes, Aizen-sama..."Grimmjow answered dryly, the honorific practically burning in his mouth as it left him.

"Good. I look forward to her progress."

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Author Notes:

And the first of the little ones is welcomed into the world! Akane's name is written with Kanji for 'madder' or 'brilliant red'. While it can't be properly portrayed during her infant years, she is stubborn and hot-headed, just like her parents. The fact that even as a newborn she is not a crier is also a key part of her personality.

When I ORIGINALLY wrote this chapter, there was no information yet available as to what Division Isshin had been in, or even confirmation that he was indeed a Taichou. I now know that he WAS originally Taichou of the Tenth, but there are some minor plot-related elements I have planned for the story that would no longer make sense if I didn't have him in the Third this time around. I did do some re-writing of Chapter 3 to make adjustments to what I'd originally written of his past, though.

I wanted to make this chapter a little longer, but with my personal computer out and having to borrow my aunt's, my computer time is limited. I'm at this point too tired to type any more for the night (or day... it's about 4am here right now...), but since I don't know when I'll next be able to sit and work on it, I figured this was decent enough length for an update...

Still hoping to get some suggestions on the name I'm stuck on as mentioned in the previous update!

Anon:I understand if you're against pairings being used in the manner, but I just wanted to make it clear that that is not my reason for making Ichigo gay in this fic. For starters, I don't intend for all of the characters to remain a happy couple with their captored pair once they are rescued. I only have that planned for a few cases, and I don't intend to reveal which ones until the time comes in the story. I didn't make Ichigo and Renji like each other just to make it more reasonable for Orihime to fall for Ulquiorra, it's a pairing I actually like and support and wanted it in my story for that reason. The same is true for UlquiHime. Just for the record, I DO like IchiHime too, it just was not a pairing I wanted to do for my first Bleach-fic. Once I've exhausted Hybrid Theory I may do another story that is IchiHime-centric, but if that's what you're looking for, I'm afraid Hybrid Theory won't be for you. If you'd like, I could Private Message you a list of the pairings that will ultimately be included so you can decide whether or not you'd like to keep reading based on that.
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