Aw, interesting... I would like to see Ichigo and Grimmjow together, honestly. :) But it's up to you.

This has been a fantastic chapter, and I liked the last one, too. You're just too good to us lowly readers... *grins*

I agree with the GrimmIchi being a focal point on the contrast between Ichigo and Alejo. Alejo has no memories of 'before', he's has no ties, why would he deny himself? Grimmjow has shown himself to be considerate, caring (in his own fashion), and I think he's coming to a point where he's going to end up telling Alejo exactly what Aizen did (if he doesn't and Alejo finds out about it later I imagine the resultant hissy fit would be more than Grimmjow could possibly walk away from. As things are Alejo is not going to be a happy bunny). So though I vote for more lemons I'm unsure as to whether it's actually needed for the tell of this story? If the experience means Alejo becomes aware of something not being 'right', or maybe he finds himself thinking of Urahara, then perhaps it is needed to further the plot. Otherwise? I think it'll just end up being fanservice.

I'm likely in the minority.

I'm looking forward to seeing Urahara pick himself up and work towards a future (assuming there can be one) with Alejo (or possibly a combined Ichigo/Alejo hybrid?). I love the strength of the man, and the love he's shown all along in this story for Ichigo. Seriously, this fic is epic.

Yay to GrimmIchi, at least for smut' sake ;3 and until the fic progresses more

What a terrible trick Aizen has played on Urahara. How awefully sad.

Merry Christmas to you too! Thanks for another great chapter! Aww, urahara made me feel so sad! Grimmjow sensei is amusing! Heheh, I hope Alejo goes back to reflect on things a bit later and senses something's off, how dare he make mr hat and cloggs sad!? I'm eagerly awaiting the next installment! Thanks for writing! Happy new year!

Well, Katrinea! Thank you! That was a hellified Christmas Present... but now I'm feeling all upset again... it was an absolutely brilliant meeting... completely heart shattering in Ichigo's/Alejo's no-memory. And I am so utterly crushed because now how will Kisuke and Ichigo ever find their way back. I am holding out hope that someone or something is going to kick Alejo's ass back into remembering something! He just has to. I am okay with Grimmjow and Alejo...but I am a firm supporter of Kisuke and Ichigo... gotta tell you. That's the main reason I'm reading your wonderful story! So please... give me sumptin'. Let me keep my dreams alive... *begs* Please? Aizen is NOT supposed to win! He's still stuck under the First Division, bound! The VandenReich did NOT release him... He's not able to create new Espada! *laughs* Okay...so that's a spoiler for the manga... but c'mon... please... *shouts*get back to the heart of the story! I'll let you go now! Honestly... no bugging until the next chapter... I'm still reading it. I promise... Just please...! Kisuke/Ichigo Forevah!

AWESOME chapter! Thank you, one of the best Christmas gifts I've received so far :)
-AnT

Yes so thrilled when I awoke this Christmas morning and found this update...Thank you!

I very much loved the interaction between Ichigo/Alejo and Stark. The idea that his reitsu manifests as sleepiness is a fun one and fits with how I see him in my head.
I didn't love the interaction between Ichigo and Grimm. I don't really understand why Grimm is acting this way towards him. How does he see Ichigo now? I don't totally understand the dynamic as it's written here. It isn't that it is a bad thing, it's just odd. Grimm seems to want to control Alejo because he is afraid of him when the instinctual hollow takes over.
And don't even get me started about Aizen. I can't express just what all bad things I want to do to that creature. He knows that Urahara is going to encounter Alejo and that it will destroy him further. The only redeeming thing is that I hope in the end that Kiskue will unleash every terrible thing that Ben-hime can do on him. (and borrow a few things from everyone else)

Thanks for writing for us!

Ok. Keep it up

Oh boy, things will get ugly when Alejo meets his former family and friends. Will they recognize Alejo for who he once was?

Wow, this is an evil and rather depressing story, but very well written!

OMG I was so excited when I found this in my inbox. Fantastic new chapter. I'm loving it. Thank you for updating. :D

wow! hontou ni arigatou for this update. been waiting for this for months! waiting for some action, so aizen is preparing for the grand reunion of ichi & kisuke huh? bad aizen! ohohoho

so good...it make me want to know what going to happen next really bad,amazing chap! And i dont know if i like or scare of this aizen,so pure evil!

but i found that is really hot ;";...poor ichigo, uhara gonna have a heart atack