The Fifth Tower

Szayel's First Mission:

Aizen walked the floor in his throne room waiting for Szayel's appearance he had a few things for him to do and he was the only one that could do them. When he entered the room Szayel went to one knee bowing his head.

"You called for me, Lord Aizen?"

Aizen turned. "Yes. I have something for you to do and make haste in doing it. Our time is short."

Aizen turned and motioned for him to follow. Raising to his feet again Szayel followed Aizen to another room.

Zeshin Report:

Szayel: *walks into Aizen’s throne room, bows kneeling to one knee* Lord Aizen, I am here to report on the arrancar; Zeshin.

Aizen: *looks to Szayel* Continue, Octavo.

Szayel: *looks up from kneeling position* It seems he is doing rather well. He breezed through the first three challengers. The fourth and fifth was a little more of a fight than he expected though. However, he defeated them without harm to himself. *pauses with a thinking look*

Aizen: *studies Szayel look* Is there something wrong, Octavo?

Szayel: *makes eye contact with Aizen* Well my lord, his powers are very unique.

Aizen: How so?

Szayel: He is the second arrancar I have seen to have control of a unique power.

Aizen: The second, for a unique power you say? *narrows eyes*

Szayel: Yes, my lord, but I wait to see more to confirm. I am hoping in his next two fights he will use this power of his. I feel he is keeping it to himself.

Aizen: *looks down at Szayel* What else?

Szayel: He is strong, this proven in how quickly he got through the first three levels. His fight with Ket, on the fourth level showed his swordsmanship to be masterful. *sly grin* His battle strategies with Zine in the fifth level were also something to behold. For being a natural arrancar; Zeshin has exceeded most arrancar you have in your army now.

Aizen: *slight glare at Szayel* Is your report on Zeshin completed, Octavo?

Szayel: *bows head again* For now; yes my lord. He has just entered level 6 of the labyrinth and has yet to approach Fusz. I am sure with his fighting style and strength he should be reporting to you very soon.

Aizen: *stands from throne looking down at Szayel* No faith in your fellow arrancar, Octavo?

Szayel: *keeps head lowered wider grin* Of course my lord, but there is something about this new arrancar that has pique my interest greatly. If he were to make it through. Would there be a chance -- that, my lord, would allow me to scrutinize this deeper.

Aizen: *waves hand in gesture of not caring as I turn to leave* If he lives through this, he will endure the same as the others that have joined my army.

Szayel: *crazy smile* So he too will experience the hougyoku. *speaking more to self then Aizen* I am not sure that will be necessary. Zeshin, so far as shown me qualities of an Espada level arrancar. *gets to my feet and leaves after lord Aizen is gone*

Watchful Eye

Aizen walked into the throne room after speaking with Szayel. He was more than please to keep an eyes on the domed arrancar for lord Aizen. There has only been one arrancar make it through the labyrinth that he and lord Gin created, sadly it had not been used since. Szayel was worried they may have grown lazy. Though Aizen believed different and that the 7 awaiting arrancar for the new test subject would be more than please to devour this boy for his powers.

Sitting at his throne Aizen smirked as he thought of the fight that must be going on at that very moment.

"I am sure this will be over very soon."

He sat and waited for either the wayward arrancar to enter his throne room or Szayel to tell him the boy was dead.

Szayel: Assignment

It would appear we have taken on a new Arrancar, Ujikiyo. He is strong and a natural Arrancar so he will not require much work. You Szayel are to take Ujikiyo under your care for a few days. We will be enhancing his powers shortly after you have him in your lab. *narrows eyes* You are ‘not’ to take him apart and put him back together. Is that understood, Szayel?

Szayel's Report:

*walks in room, bows going down on one knee* lord Aizen, I have finally arrived in Los Noches and reporting as ordered. Is there anything you would have of me?