Shoske was lying against a tree, with Lahel leaning against him. She was quietly sleeping, her head resting against his shoulder. He was resting his eyes and meditating. Suddenly, the alarm went off, disturbing their peace. Lahel jumped up, startled by the alarm while Shoske calmly opened his eyes. He got up, tying his twin zanpakutos around his waist. Lahel grabbed his sleeve, looking down "....don't go" She told him. He turned back "I have to go Lahel. If I don't, I won't get stronger. If I don't get stronger, then I can't protect you" He told her. She knew he was right, but she didn't want to be alone. He turned around and bent down, patting her head "Don't worry, I'll be back. I promise" Lahel let go of Shoskes sleeve "You better not break your promise" She told him. He laughed "Don't worry, I won't. Just stay safe....I'll be back" Shoske shunpoed away, leaving Lahel and heading to the battlefield.

A small hollow leaped out at Henry from behind, concealing its spiritual pressure. Suddenly, a golden blur zoomed past Henry and the hollow. The hollow was split down the middle, fading away. Shoske had his zanpakuto in hand, grinning and looking back at Henry "Long time no see, Henry" He shunpoed from his location, evading a hollows strike and appearing in the sky. Shoske fell down and slashed the hollows mask into two "Mind telling me what the hell is going on?"