As Ben neared Las Noches, his eyes were wide when he saw who was standing near it. It was Harribel.
Knowing that she had no doubt seen him by now, Ben had no choice but to fly over to her and changed back to normal.
"Uh," Ben chuckled nervously. "Hi."
Harribel looked at Ben. "Who were they, Ben?"
"Huh?" Ben asked in confusion.
"I had seen you playing over there with four other people. Three of them are Arrancar while the fourth is a Hollow. Your ability to make allies from the most unlikely of people never ceases to amaze me, Ben. So, who are they?"
Ben gulped. He felt like he was betraying Nel's trust, but he did know that he could trust Harribel.
"They said their names are Nel, Pesche, Dondochakka, and Bawabawa. I kinda saw them playing a game of Eternal Tag and thought that they were hurting Nel."
Harribel raised an eyebrow. Nel? Why did that name sound familiar.
"It seems you are getting along with them quite nicely," she stated.
Ben grinned sheepishly as he scratched the back of his head.
"If you would like for them to come and stay with you in Las Noches, Ben," Harribel continued. "You may."
Ben looked up and smiled at Harribel. "Seriously?" he asked happily.
Harribel nodded.
"Is it alright if I ask them tomorrow?" Ben asked.
"Of course, Ben," Harribel told him.
"Thank you, Harribel."
Harribel actually feel a small laugh building up inside her at Ben's innocence.
She couldn't understand what was going on inside of her. Never had she felt these feelings whenever she was around anyone else. Why did she feel so drawn to Ben? Sun-Sun once told her that Ben had this aura around him that made people believe in him and have hope in him. Those words made Harribel think of all that Ben had done ever since he had come into Hueco Mundo. He had stormed Las Noches, battled Privaron Espada, Fraccion, and was even capable of holding his own against the Espada.
When people who Ben didn't even know or who tried to harm him were threatened, Ben would step in and protect them for no reason other than to help them. Normally those in Hueco Mundo would consider such a thing foolish and a weakness. While Harribel admitted that she found it unusual to help complete strangers, she had a bond with her Fraccion and would do anything to keep them safe. And then Ben came along and brought something new to Hueco Mundo.
He had brought humanity. Something that everyone in Hueco Mundo had lost long ago.
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Some time later, Ulquiorra and Yammy returned from their mission to the place called Karakura Town. Ben of course was unaware of the events going on and Harribel made sure to keep Ben from finding out. When Yammy and Ulquiorra returned, they had much to report. Yammy had gotten his arm cut off in combat and had engaged the man known as Urahara Kisuke and his companion Yoruichi Shihoin in battle. The boy named Ichigo Kurosaki had also been part of the battle, but Ulquiorra stated that Ichigo was not a threat. Grimmjow on the other hand said that Ichigo had the potential of being one. Ulquiorra stated that if Ichigo ever did become a threat, then he would eradicate him. Before the meeting ended, Aizen asked Ulquiorra one more question.
"Who do you consider more of a threat, Ulquiorra? Ichigo or Ben?"
Ulquiorra answered the question instantly.
"There is no doubt in my mind that Ben Tennyson is far more of a threat than Ichigo Kurosaki."
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After:
Ben and Harribel returned to her chambers, where Apache, Mila-Rose, and Sun-Sun all paid attention once they realized that Ben was there.
"About you showed up," Apache grinned. "So where have you been all this time?"
Ben shrugged. "Around," he replied with a grin.
"Apache over here was worried about you," Mila-Rose teased with her own grin.
"No I wasn't!" Apache yelled becoming red in the face. "You were the one asking where he was every few minutes!"
"Was not!" Mila-Rose yelled, a hint of redness on her dark skin.
"Oh, just stop it you two," Sun-Sun said. "It's obvious that you both were worried sick about Ben, so there's no need to bother hiding it."
"Look who's talking, Sun-Sun!" Apache and Mila-Rose both yelled. "You were the one who kept looking at the door and hoping Ben would walk through it."
Because Sun-Sun had her sleeve over her mouth, everyone could barely see the small blush that was now on her cheeks.
Ben of course had an idea what they were arguing about. And after all he has joined Harribel Fraccion for this.
He wants to fucked them, that's why he was so much good to them. And now seeing his fruit were becoming sweet, he was going to taste them.
"I am going to rest for a while," Harribel told Fraccion. "The four of you may do as you wish." With that, she walked off.
"So," Ben said to his teammates. "What do you guys want to do?" he asked.
"Well, we're bored, so how about we go for a little walk," Mila-Rose suggested. "We can go to the outer sanctum of Las Noches."
But Ben came and touched her face, while saying, "I know a more interesting game, did you want to experience it."
Mila-Rose didn't know what interesting game he was talking about, but she nodded.
The scene continued in the quiet halls of Las Noches, the air thick with the faint spiritual pressure that always lingered in Hueco Mundo.
Mila-Rose's golden eyes narrowed slightly at Ben's touch, her usual confident smirk faltering for just a second as his fingers brushed her cheek. She wasn't used to being handled so casually, especially not by a human who had somehow wormed his way into their group. Still, curiosity—and maybe a hint of that hidden thrill from earlier—made her nod.
"Fine," she said, crossing her arms under her ample chest, which only accentuated her figure in that tight white uniform. "Show us this 'interesting game' of yours, Ben. But if it's boring, I'm dragging you to the outer sanctum myself."
Sun-Sun glanced sideways, her sleeve still half-covering her mouth, though the blush on her cheeks had deepened just a little more. She didn't say anything, but her posture shifted subtly, as if she was both wary and intrigued.
Apacci, ever the hot-headed one, snorted and stepped closer, her rabbit-like ears twitching. "Hmph. Better not be some weak human trick. I'm not in the mood for games unless they're fun."
Ben's smile widened, calm and knowing. He had waited long enough, playing the helpful ally, the reliable teammate. Now that Harribel had given them free rein, the fruit was ripe.
He leaned in closer to Mila-Rose, his voice low so only the four of them could hear.
"The game is simple," he murmured. "We find a private room… and I show you exactly how good I can make you feel. All three of you. At once, if you want. No holding back."
The words hung in the air.
Mila-Rose's eyes widened, then a slow, predatory grin spread across her face. "Oh? Bold words for a human. You really think you can handle all three of us?"
Sun-Sun's blush flared brighter, her sleeve pressing tighter against her lips, but she didn't pull away.
Apacci's face turned a deep red, her fists clenching. "W-what the hell are you saying?! You pervert—!"
But even as she protested, none of them moved to leave.
Ben simply chuckled softly. "Only one way to find out. Follow me."
He turned and started walking down a side corridor that led to one of the many unused chambers deeper in the palace. After a moment of stunned silence, the three Fracción exchanged glances… and then followed.
The door to the private room closed behind them with a heavy click.
Inside, the lighting was dim, the air cooler. Ben turned to face them, his gaze sweeping over their powerful, curvaceous forms without shame.
"Strip," he said simply, voice firm but laced with desire. "Or would you rather I help you with that?"
Mila-Rose was the first to act, her hands already moving to the zipper of her uniform, a challenging glint in her eyes. "Don't get cocky, human. We'll see if you're worth our time."
Sun-Sun hesitated, then slowly lowered her sleeve, revealing her flushed face as she began to undress as well.
Apacci grumbled under her breath, but her hands were trembling slightly as she followed suit, the three of them soon standing bare before him—tall, athletic, and undeniably beautiful in their Arrancar forms.
Ben stepped forward, hands reaching out to pull Mila-Rose in first, his lips crashing against hers in a hungry kiss while his other hand trailed down Sun-Sun's side, making her shiver.
The "game" had officially begun.