Bleach: Official Character Book 3 UNMASKED/Short Story

Nestle to Night is a short story by Makoto Matsubara. The story takes place right after Ichigo Kurosaki defeated Sosuke Aizen. With the collapse of the Espada, Tier Harribel and her Fraccion return to their home world Hueco Mundo, intending to bring back peace to their home world.

Synopsis
A few hours after Aizen left Hueco Mundo and closed the Garganta, a quiet peace returns to Hueco Mundo. In the midst of the quiet atmosphere, a dog Hollow can't remember anything other than he is a Hollow and fully aware of the fact that a small Hollow like him would be easily eaten by other bigger Hollows. However, that never happened because he has a strong person by his side who is very important to him, Yammy Llargo. Even though Yammy always scowled whenever looking at the dog and never showed any sort of affection, he never killed the dog and even until the end never left the dog's side.

Franceska Mila Rose then emerges from the Garganta, followed by Emilou Apacci, Cyan Sung-Sun, and their leader Harribel. They comments on the destruction within Las Noches due to the fierce battles occurred while they were away. In her mind, Apacci cursed their helplessness as just a few hours ago they were on the verge of death and in the end must relied on a human, Orihime Inoue's power, to recover. When the fake Karakura Town was taken over by the real one, Harribel and the Tres Bestia were also transported to Soul Society. Due to Harribel's severe injuries, Apacci asked for Orihime's help to save her with her power. Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto pardoned them, allowing the Arrancars to return to Hueco Mundo. Apacci understands that if it weren't for Orihime's power, Harribel could've died, but the thought of entrusting the master that she respected to a human even for a moment is something that she can never forgive, including her immense gratitude for Orihime.

A few hours ago at Karakura Town, Ichigo suddenly collapsed in pain, alerting his friends Rukia Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, Yasutora Sado, Uryū Ishida, and Orihime. Kisuke Urahara assures them that Ichigo's life is not in danger. He then explain that Ichigo used Saigo no Getsuga Tenshō technique to defeat Aizen that comes at the cost of his Shinigami power, which means that Ichigo can never become a Shinigami again. This news shocked everyone, all regretting their weaknesses and left everything to Ichigo. Kisuke further explains that Ichigo falling unconscious is the first phase of him losing his power and his body is in the process of time reversion after training for three months in Dangai. Orihime asked if there's something she can do with her power, but Kisuke tells her there's nothing she can do until the first phase is finished. Kisuke continued that the second phase would be Ichigo regaining his consciousness and losing all of his Shinigami power to the point he can never see Shinigami, Hollow, and even a Plus.

Kisuke changed the subject to Ichigo's condition, telling them to move him to a safe place until the first phase is finished since Ichigo's sisters would be surprised if they see their brother has grown up all of a sudden. Renji instructed two members of Division 4 to move Ichigo. After Ichigo was taken away, Apacci arrived, demanding Orihime to come with her. Renji and the others were ready to fight to protect Orihime, but Orihime instead healed Apacci as she couldn't bear to let her remaining injured. Apacci cut her off, begging her to save Harribel. To ensure Orihime's safety, Rukia and Renji also accompanied them.

Back at Hueco Mundo, Sung-Sun notices Yammy's dog. Harribel can sense remains of Yammy's reiatsu, deducing that he had perished after being defeated while using his full power. They then realizes several middle-class Hollows approaching. The Hollows who were afraid of Aizen now surrounds Las Noches. Harribel laments that there'll be another war in Hueco Mundo. She followed Aizen as she hoped he'll stop meaningless wars, and now hoping there won't be any more war after Aizen no longer here. With Barragan dead and Aizen arrested, the Tres Bestia believes that Harribel is the only one left suitable to rule Hueco Mundo. However, Harribel states that Hueco Mundo doesn't need a leader, but the dark tranquility and peace it once has. Despite her answer, the Tres Bestia still decide to follow Harribel. As they're going to leave Las Noches, Apacci tries to bring Yammy's dog with them, but the dog refuses. Harribel and Tres Bestia leaves Las Noches, leaving Yammy's dog alone, still staying on the same spot where its master has gone.

Characters

 * Tier Harribel
 * Emilou Apacci
 * Franceska Mila Rose
 * Cyan Sung-Sun
 * Ichigo Kurosaki
 * Orihime Inoue
 * Rukia Kuchiki
 * Renji Abarai
 * Uryū Ishida
 * Yasutora Sado
 * Kisuke Urahara