Rukia, unaware of where she was going, walked down the halls of Las Noches. I must find Orihime.... She walked down another hall and found herself hopelessly lost. Where is she? Where is everyone else? Rukia sighed and stood in front of a large door. She stood still for a moment before opening it and walking in. She blinked at the bright light. When she could see again she gasped in horror. There, in front of her, was Aizen.
Las Noches. Byakuya stared at the place in awe. It was huge. So this was where the Espada were, not to mention the Ryoka and Rukia and Renji. The others who came with Byakuya; Kenpachi, Unohana, Mayuri, and Nemu had already spread out, and Byakuya found himself alone. Cautiously he walked into Las Noches, and looked around. He could see no one. He suddenly felt Rukia's spiritual energy, along with another. Aizen's. No.... His eyes narrowed and he ran toward the energy.