A/N: Because I actually had time to write this today. Weird, right? Oh, and this will be depressing. I hope yal are ready for it. Get ready for the PPAAAIIINN!! (Yes, this chapter is crap. Deal)

She's Fresh To Death

"Y-You…you killed him?" Her voice was so meek now that she was barely audible in the large room. Tears soaked her cheeks, as she looked up to her superior. She couldn't shake the sudden hatred filling in her gut, churning around as the knife dove deeper, twisting itself in her skin. Aizen stayed silent, looking absolutely cynical. Honoka clenched her teeth, a low growl escaping from her chest.

"YOU KILLED HIM!!" Now she was screaming, her once tiny voice echoing off the walls. Her fists were shaking at her side. She felt completely useless. What could she do to save him? There was nothing she could do…

"Foolish girl, he's not dead…well, not yet," Aizen gazed down at the body, discarded on the floor, "Orihime will be able to heal his wounds," Honoka didn't have the strength to meet his gaze…her knees caved beneath her, her face flushed. She was terrified. She wanted to reach out and touch him, feel him, know he was still there…

"Renji?" She whispered, her numb fingertips gently stroking his blood-stained cheek. He looked peaceful. His hair brushed her knee, filling her with a sense of relief. Everyone around her was silent; tense. She wanted to stay in that moment forever, where it was silent and she could just hold Renji, even if he wasn't conscious.

"Although, this may be a problem, seeing as how he is an enemy. If this was war, would you want to heal your enemy and then let them try to destroy you? Strategically, this would never do," Aizen added, almost cheerfully. Honoka tilted her head up, watching every little movement he made. Her heart was still stuck in her throat, making it hard for air to go in…

"P-please…Aizen-sama…please…" She hated begging. It made you weak, it made you worthless. But this was Renji's life at stake, and her pride didn't matter anymore. She held his head in her lap, trying not to breakdown with tears in front of the other Espada. She could hear him sigh softly, his lips parted ever-so slightly as he did so.

"We shall heal him enough that he may crawl back to those pathetic Soul Reaper friends of his, but that is it," Those 'pathetic' Soul Reapers were once her friends too…

"Nnhhn," Renji mumbled, his eyes fluttering open. Blood dribbled out his mouth, his eyes staring straight into hers.

"H-Hey…I- I guess I lied when I said I wouldn't try to save you," She could feel his warm hand capture hers, placing it on his chest where his heart thumped quietly in his body. This was the single best feeling she could remember for the longest time…

"Renji…"

"Hold still, please," Orihime's soft voice cooed as she let the small fairy-like creatures address Renji's large wounds. The orange glow reflected in Honoka's eyes as Renji watched her. She was still shaken by the ordeal but he knew she was feeling so much better. He glanced down at his own body, noticing how much smaller he had gotten since she left…his body was beginning to look like that of Ichigo Kurosaki. There were long, jagged scars lining his abdomen and his shrinking waistline wasn't helping either.

"What's with the look on your face? Can't you at least smile for me, real pretty like you used to?" Honoka looked to Renji, her face deathly pale. She let her lips tug up in a smile for a moment, knowing that it gave Renji recognition. Silence came over them once more, the room becoming a huge void.

Ulquiorra stepped in through the white doors, standing beside Honoka. He was so much taller than she was…she could feel his cold hand gently brush hers for a moment.

"Once have regained as little strength as possible, you'll be forced to leave," Renji's face looked a bit conflicted, knowing that he wanted to stay in Hueco Mundo with Honoka, but yet he wanted to return so badly to the Soul Society.

"Yeah, okay," was all he could say. Ulquiorra almost looked pleased with himself for a split second, his eyes flashing this victorious glint. He turned on his heel, taking long strides out of the room.

"Honoka, please step out into the hallway for a moment," he threw over his shoulder. Honoka followed obediently, stepping to the side, staring into the emerald eyes towering over her.

"Since Grimmjow cut him deeply enough, he may be able to stay for another day," Ulquiorra stepped forward, towering over her further. Honoka gave a small nod, unable to contain her sudden excitement. Renji was going to stay another day. Maybe she'd have time to explain why everything went so….

"Wait. What? Grimmjow?" Honoka barked, looking vicious. Ulquiorra tilted his head to the left a bit, confused.

"You didn't already know? I surely thought you'd know who nearly killed your little friend," Nearly killed? This set Honoka off, her reisatu suddenly increasing.

"Where is he?" She growled.

"With Kitsune, of course," he said plainly. Sorry Kitty, dear, but Grimmjow's gonna get his head ripped off! Honoka threw a 'thank you' over her shoulder in a mumble, rushing down the long hallway to Grimmjow's room. She couldn't even think straight now, her thoughts all flying around in her head and all she could hear was this buzz…

She tore open the door of the sexta espada's room, absolute rage splattered on her face. There was the blue haired arrancar, his arms wrapped around a sleeping Kitty. Honoka couldn't remember the last time that Kitty had slept a full night without waking up, screaming until her voice was raw and scratchy. She could see the softness on Grimmjow's face, a look that wasn't anything like that of a killer.

"I'm gonna wring your fucking neck!" She hissed, standing firmly in the doorway. Grimmjow looked up, his soft expression now one of anger and surprise.

"What the hell's your problem? And keep it down, you little runt!" He spat, trying to stay as quiet as he could.

"Put her down right now and shut the fuck up! You know damn well why I'm here! I'm going to kill you. I don't care if Kitty loves you, you don't fuck with Honoka Keehl,"

And we all thought Grimmjow had some cursing up his sleeve. MWAHAHAH! ANOTHER CLIFFHANGER!! LALALALALAL!! I love you Honoka.