[IC] Bleach: A New Dawn

[Zane620]

Phobos said
Seki released a sudden small shockwave as a pink aura covered her body. Shoske used this to his advantage to gain some distance, letting himself being taken by the shockwave. He skidded to a stop as he looked up at Seki, his eyes wide as a giant demon white dog appeared "This is new" He said to himself as the creature let out a powerful roar and shockwave. Shoske quickly stabbed his zanpakuto into the ground and held onto it tightly. He looked up, the massive dog in front of Shoske . He grinned as the dog hit him, blood coming out of the wound and sending him crashing into a group of trees. "Just what I needed" Shoske said as he shunpoed back into the area, blood dripping from his deep wounds and his shirt torn. Yet he kept the grin on his face, as if he enjoyed the hit "My turn. Rise and Fall. Tsutaiyou Kengetsu" His zanpakuto was covered in a golden ghastly aura, his zanpakuto transforming into his shikai. Suddenly, his second shikai appeared in his free hand. Without a delay, Shoske kicked off the ground and went flying towards the giant demon dog. As he approached, he swung his right shikai towards it's neck.

"Huh? Are you some kind of masochist? Oh well if you enjoy being hit, then I'll be happy to pound you around fourth seat." Seki said as she watched his movements, as he seemingly activated his shikai. She noted the change, and watched him launch at Koma, to which she shunpoed forward as well blocking his right shikai with hers, while Koma howled again as it touched Seki with its tail. It began vanishing into Seki who's pink Aura became bigger as she planted her feet and holding his shikai back with her right hand, she arched her left arm back and swung at Shoskes face.

[Expllo]

Zane620 said
Hyperion who was punching away at a practice dummy with some jabs a few hooks and uppercuts, all in order to perfect his Hakuda as much as possible, suddenly sneezed. As he knew he wasn't sick, he looked around the room trying to figure out who just said his name. And really only three people came to mind. Haruka and even she might not say it. Hikari, who gave him the nickname he didn't want and then...... Hyperion sighed as he knew it was probably the captain. As he gave Hyperion even more of those crazy nicknames. Well this gave him an excuse anyway. H e needed something to do, so he walked to the office and knocked on it, he waited for entry and then opened it right afterwards as he looked at Tabo. Hyperion did bow, but looked Tabo in the eye and frowned. "I figured it was you that said my name. Anyway I'm a little restless, so can I have a mission?"

"You dern sure can, that's exactly why I said your name freshie! Now you see that young lady over there?" Tabo said who pointed to Keina. Keina was sitting across from Tabo looking at Hyperion, she pointed at his hair, "Coooool hair man," she said before Tabo began speaking again. "This is going to be her first mission so I expect you to take good care of her, although she can take care of herself, just make sure there isn't any sudden cases of death...Within both of you. Also Hypest party masta, you're seventh seat! Wait, no, you're eighth...Or are you ninth?" Tabo scratched his hair before shrugging, "Ask Hikari when you get back! Now shoo!" Tabo said before slipping Keina a mission report.

Once Keina and Hyperion left Tabo's office she informed him of the mission, to clear out some hollow. How many were unstated, so were the types of hollows. But they had their mission and it was their job to complete it. Keina let Hyperion lead since she wasn't as knowledgeable with the Soul Society as he was, although she had been taught allot by Kenta and Tabo despite the short amount of time.

[AbigailTenshi]

Kurisa said
Shiro watched Nishiki come towards him, his eyes remained the same as she got closer to him, his Zanpakuto was held steady as he then took a deep breath and closed his eyes. As Nishiki got close enough his eyes shot open, his Zanpakuto was then slashed up towards her however he was only aiming to cut her clothing at most and no more. His Zanpakuto flew at a blinding speed, this caused Shiro's eyes to narrow slightly as he thought to himself, he clearly hadn't adjusted himself correctly for this sparring session...

As Nishiki continued to fly towards Shiro, she swung her Zanpakuto down slowly however Shiro sliced upwards at a speed hard for her to follow. This caused Nishiki's eyes to widen before squeezing shut as a loud CHING! noise reached her ears. After a second, Nishiki slowly opened one eye to see her sword held against Shiro's blade, however she could also feel a slight breeze tickling her right shoulder. 'Dammit, any closer and he would of cut my skin' She landed, turning both eyes onto Shiro while continuing to push her blade against his before pushing forward forcefully and using that force to propel her back, away from Shiro while looking at him. Looking down at her right shoulder, she notice just how much of her clothing had been torn. Looking back up, she grit her teeth before running towards Shiro once more, holding her blade on the right side of her legs and pointing the tip to the floor.

[Expllo]

Summary: Tabo takes Hikari to a secret area, there he has an impassioned interaction with Ken his Zanpakuto Spirit.

Bankai training

After talking to Haruka, Hikari had made his way into Tabo’s office and sat across from him. Hikari looked over towards the door, Keina and Hyperion were there recently, and he even saw them walk out but didn’t say anything. His time would come for him to meet Keina, but now wasn’t that time. “Haruka wants to learn Shunko, without the bs she told me.”

“I see,” Tabo said tapping his fingers on the desk, obviously more interested in that than what Hikari was talking about. It wasn’t that he didn’t care; it was just that he was genuinely enjoying the tapping. It made pretty noises, he liked that.

“I told her I’d talk to you, to see if you would train her. Along with Bankai she stated that Shunko was one of her goals, and you’re pretty decent at Kido. You can do Shunko atleast, so I thought I’d come to you.”

“I guess I will. It is my temporary job anyways. But no one gets light training from me, you learn everything I want you to learn before I deem you ready for the big stuff,” Tabo replied.

“Understood, I’ll tell her that tomorrow,” Hikari spoke as he stood up and headed for the door before he was stopped by Tabo’s voice, “Speaking of big stuff…”

Hikari turned around with a raised eyebrow as Tabo kept going. “I think you’re ready…You told me that Ken has been silent right? Well that might just be for a reason. Now let’s get going.”

A white cloth had wrapped around Hikari and Tabo, within a white flash they were now gone. Reappearing they were now underground somewhere causing Hikari to blink a couple times before looking around, was this the cave Tabo had worked on? It was a decent sized, but not that big, he wouldn’t question it though. He knew not to. Tabo activated his Bankai with his Bankai looking as if a normal blade, which pointed at Hikari while mumbling something. Suddenly they were in a dark area, though not the cave. Hikari didn’t get much time to look around the place though.

“Jinzen,” Tabo said as he turned around and crossed his arms.

Hikari nodded and sat down crossing his legs placing his Zanpakuto across them. He closed his eyes and took a single breath. Opening his eyes he was now sitting on sand, eyes widening as a large wave of water from the ocean poured onto him. “FUCK! Why do you always stand there so this happens!?” Hikari yelled at Ken before standing up and slowly making his way over to Ken while dripping.

“The sky is like your eyes, the rain representing tears and the ocean representing emotions. Happiness, anger, and sadness. Common in this world, washed all over finally like a late night cry~” Ken spoke as he turned to face Hikari who carried a puzzled face.

“Why…Are you talking like that?” Hikari asked, obviously unsure of what Ken was spouting.

“A cloudy mind does not fair with a clear one,” Ken spoke before turning around again, “Grey and Gray, both have their sides. One is oblivious to what is happening yet seems at peace, the other isn’t but seems to be depressed. Which am I, which are you? What is mixed and what isn’t? Answer me, Hikari.”

Hikari sighed and sat down thinking. Was this why Ken was silent? Because he was talking like this and Hikari wasn’t going to know why? Wasn’t going to know why. A cloudy mind. He didn’t know what was going on so he was obviously the cloudy mind, while Ken was the cleared one. What is mixed…Obviously one of those things was mixed and one wasn’t, it was obvious about the clear and clouded mind. Ken was happy that Hikari was using him more, meanwhile Hikari wasn’t all that happy…He sighed before speaking, “You are the clear mind and I was the cloudy one. You’re at peace and I am the depressed one. Simple, you’re at peace because I’ve started using you more. I’m depressed because of my family…Which goes back to what you said earlier. The ocean is my emotions pouring on me because I hold so much back, I realize that now, why it always pour on me when I enter.”

“Those seemingly at peace still hurt more than you know. Everyone hurts, everyone needs a release. Now let it out, speak with your weapon,” Ken said as he drew his blade. Hikari nodded and stood up drawing his own blade, clashing it with Ken’s causing thunder to strike onto the ground and water. They circled each other clashing blades causing more thunder to strike, causing the winds to pick up around them.

“A world fueled by your hidden emotions is hazardous if you hold them back!” Ken called out, Hikari barely hearing him through the storm and their blades clashing, “Let them all out! Destroy and re-create!”

Hikari narrowed his eyes and swung harder knocking Ken back with each hit, letting his anger out. His spirit energy spiked giving off massive killing intent not noticing the tears coming out of Ken’s eyes due to the rain, the rain the tears had caused. “He made me kill them!” Hikari yelled as tears fell from his own eyes, the earth began shaking and cracking yet they kept their balance. The ocean began rising higher with the rain, “Just for some stupid test! I killed my family for their stupid test! How am I expected to run a fucking clan when they make me kill them all myself!?” Hikari eyes had widened as he slashed harder, each slash causing the ground to crack more. Tornados flew around them, rain hitting them like ice, Hikari didn’t even notice the Tsunami closing in.

“I killed my mother with my own goddamn spirit energy!” He yelled, “Then the same members of my clan that I tried so desperately to find! I finally find them then I have to kill them! And just knowing that it was to build my strength!? How does that not fuck somebody up!? How do you expect someone to run a clan after all that!? After you’ve killed your own people! How-“Hikari stopped speaking once he saw Ken cut up on the ground smiling weakly and bleeding. He began shaking while dropping his blade.

“Destroy and….Re-create,” Ken said before coughing up blood, “You…Let the past out, now…Let it go. Look forward to…The…Future.”

The tsunami had swallowed them both before Hikari had a chance to react, he couldn’t breathe but he didn’t panic. Lightning had struck inside the water, even right near him and onto him a few times. The ground had crumbled and collapsed causing the water and everything inside it to fall into nothingness but was soon picked up by a tornado. Hikari weakly looked around, not seeing Ken anywhere. Destroy and re-create, the words had glued to the back of his mind. He slowly closed his eyes letting the world take over.

Opening his eyes he put an arm over his eyes to block out the sun. He put his hands on the ground and slowly pushed himself up, feeling his hair hit across his back he ignored how long it had gotten. He began walking across the sand soon coming across a random dojo. He walked inside to see Ken there, sitting and looking at him.

“Ken, I thought you-“

“I did,” Ken interrupted while holding out his hand. He soon stood up before letting his arm drop, “Destroy and re-create. You let out your emotions and so did I, you ended up destroying the inner world and I ended up destroying myself. Both were re-created. You let your emotions out finally so you stopped the storms, tornados, and other weather hazards. I also let my emotions out, the ones I held from not being of much use to you.”

Ken stepped up becoming face to face with Hikari, “Now I will be, with what I’m about to give you. It will help you from here on out, I promise you….”

---

Hikari sat up from where he lay after hours of training. He had bandages around his eyes, neck, chest, shoulders, and arms. Some on his hands and legs as well. They were from training within his inner world. His hair had also grown longer, he also seemed more tone. That was due to Tabo’s ability, he didn’t know all the details but he knew the time worked differently there than here. What had been atleast a few months was measured down to atleast five minutes in real world time. Hikari began releasing some energy, at the point where he was it was probably for the better that he did otherwise he’d explode.

“Time to get a haircut, long hair really isn’t my thing,” Hikari said before ripping the bandages off his eyes and walking away from where Tabo stood smirking.

Note: I didn't go too in depth with the training because I want to reveal it later, but I think I did a fair enough job showing how and why he got it.

[Zane620]

Yu

"Hahahahahahaha! I can believe you bought that shit!, Echo just wanted to talk to you man, and you thought I was serious about that being your test. Hehehe, nah your real test will put you through utter hell. You want Bankai? Then you gotta be willing to sacrifice everything for the pack. His male zanpakuto spirit said which made Yu glare at him, before getting grabbed by the arm and shunpoed far into the forest of his inner world, until he came to a tree so massive that the other trees looked like twigs to it. "this tree Yu, represents you in a way. Notice that its immense.... That is all of your potential and now...." He spoke before forming an orb and pushing it into the tree, which made the ground rumble violently. "No second shots on this Yu. You have an hour exactly to get to the top, or else this tree will explode, and as this tree represents your life. That will also come to an end." Saying nothing else the spirit vanished, which made Yu grit his teeth as he attempted to shunpo up only for a force field to block him. "Shit, how else am i suppose to get....." Yu voice trailed off as he looked to spot what would be a pair of stairs which made him yell. "Fuck you!" Yu shouted only to hear laughter, which made Yu dart up the stairs as quickly as possible, soon reaching a clearing yet something stood in his way, quite a lot actually. They all had different hair colors and skin colors, yet they all wore the same mask, ironically it was a wolf mask. "We will be to the point. To get to the next level, you must get past yourself in a way. We all hold your.... future drive in a way. Yet the drive you have now has become jammed, almost as you are uncertain. If you even want to stand a shot at Bankai, this test will have to be passed." All twelve of the men said, as Yu stood there then ran right towards, them only for a wind like force field to slam against Yu, bashing him backwards against the wood floor. Wasting no time he took off again slamming against the wind force field only to again be slammed backwards. Yu then punched himself in the face, and rubbed his cheek and slowly grinned. "I won't lie, when I lost to that Arrancar, my drive went down, and then when Ryuu and...... my previous head captain betrayed us.... I nearly gave up on everything. Yet I realize now, that if I don't get stronger, who is going to show those bastards that fucking with me if a horrible mistake!" Yu then pushed off his feet this time slamming his fists first into the barrier, which tried everything to push him back, Only for Yu to rip it open and walk through the barrier, which made the men that spoke to him smile as they vanished.

As he made it to the next level he saw this giant of a man, who was twice Yu's height and much wider than him. "You lose hope when things don't go your way. There have been many cases of this, and there will be much more. This will see if you give up when things look rough. Or stand your ground even when it looks like the end." Just then and ungodly amount of vines wrapped around Yu and held him against a trunk, squeezing the air out of him as he struggled to move. Yet no more as much he tried pushing off the trunk, he wouldn't budge an inch. Air couldn't find a single way into his lungs which made Yu start flailing as he tried to breath. "..... You know I represent your hope, yet..... You have yet to use me once. Did you abandon your hope when you became a shinigami Yu?" The man spoke again which made Yu's eyes widen as he looked at the man who held a face that looked as though he really wanted to know this question. Yu gasped a bit before tightening his muscles and forcibly started stepping towards the man, his words came out raspy though. "I'm.... sorry. You aren't.... wrong. I gave up.... multiple.... times." Yu then started crouching down before the vines started ripping apart, with air entering his body, then with one push Yu ripped off all the vines and took in a deep breath of air. "I never used you, because I felt that everyone..... just ran through me like I was a insect, so I never bothered with you... As you put it, when I met someone strong, or stronger than me. I gave up hope. I assume that crushing feeling was my hope?" Yu asked which made the man grin. "Indeed it was, and you could only get out of it, by holding onto it again. Go forth Yu, I believe in you.[/b] The giant man said as he let out a hearty laugh before vanishing.

Yu ran his way to the next level wondering how much time he had left when he met a woman with fur covering nearly everything, and could easily stand six feet tall. She however remained quiet, which made Yu blink as he continued walking forward, when suddenly a beam hit hit him upside the head causing him to stumble, then be hit by another one from the front causing him to fall backwards. Yu looked a the woman who shrugged, which made Yu get hit in the back and then the leg. He looked at her again which made her chuckle. "I aint saying nothing Yu, this you have to figure out all on your own. She smirked which made Yu look at her and snap his fingers. "Wisdom, I always use you guys for strategic maneuvers. Hiding you in various places, while I, which I assume represented by you in this case would be distracting, so i take my mind off the other ones." Yu said which made the woman speechless than growl. "Fuuuuuuuck! I tried so hard to. Well you did ace the academy I guess I can't say this would have been hard." She said as she vanished like the others.

On the next floor he saw just a group of males and female all with the wolf getup, yet they lined up in a line, right in front of him which made him stop and tap his foot, when all of a sudden they formed a circle around him. Yu. Us your shikai is destruction at its core, we cause destruction, violence, and even death. To understand this, you will have to realize something, if you get bankai. You will very well hold innocent lives in your hands, so in order for you to realize this We will hit you with the power of a Bankai. All at once. You must know the power of which you will wield." Yu's eyes widen as all theirs arms began glowing, Yu could even feel the power vibrate off him. So when they all slammed their fist against his body, Yu's body violent jerked around which resulted in him puking out blood as he fell to his knees. he gasped quite a bit before standing back up and smiling. "Thats it? If that's the power of my Bankai, then I'm ashamed. Show me the true power!" Yu shouted in which then all smiled in approval. "The earlier tests raised your courage outstandingly! Very well Yu! We will unleash every ounce of power it has!" They shouted in unison as the power poured off them, as they again punched Yu at the same time, this time enough to cause cuts to burst with blood and poor out his mouth and nose. He fell to the ground coughing as he struggled to his feet and shook a bit as blood poured down his body. "I have the capabilities to hold that? Such..... destructive power. Makes me wonder if anyone should even wield that." Yu said as he stepped forward anyway with a smile, which made the group vanish.

Upon the next level Yu saw echo was was sitting there looking at a butterfly. " YU! ITS OBVIOUS WHAT I AM! YOU MUST PROVE YOUR POWER TO ME! IT MUST BE ENOUGH TO OVERCOME EVEN MY MIGHT! SO PREPARE YOURSELF! WE TRADE BLOWS UNTIL ONE QUITS! THAT FOR YOU MEANS YOU SUBMIT YOUR LIFE!" Instantly she ran towards Yu and kicked him in the gut which made him cough up blood on her leg, he then raised his hand and was about to swing but slowed down and simply tapped her which made her blink. She then punched him in the chest, which made him stumble back, but he walked back and tapped her again. " Yu. Do you want to die? Sometimes.... things will be rough, and you are going to have to make a choice. If you don't you will not only risk your life, but many others." Echo said in a much more quiet tone before she held her palm out and slammed it right towards Yu's heart, then made his eyes go blank as he felt his slow down. His eyes almost rolled to the back of his head, luckily for him his heart beat picked up again, which made Yu glare as he revved his arm back and gave her a right hook across the face hard enough to send her light frame flying and into a trunk. She got right back up with a big bruise on her cheek and she ran back at him, jumped up and gave him a headbutt. he clutched his head and fell to his knees. It felt at though his skull cracked from the force, and it looked liked she felt the same effects. He sucked in his courage, grabbing her by the back of the head, as he brought her head forward and his knee forward, smashing it right into her skull. This made her roll around on the ground, where she began tapping out, to show she quit. "OW YOU PRICK! BUT YOU DID GOOD YU! I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT TO THE TOP! GIVE THAT MEANIE PANTS A KICK TO THE BUM! And give that Red head arrancar bitch a punch just from me. We will show him who is really the punching bag." She said the last more more deviously as he fell to her face seemingly passed out, vanishing.

What shocked him on the next floor wasn't a wolf bout his hollow self. [b]"Heeeeeey bitch, whats good in the Yu hood? Your zanpakuto spirits gave me clear instruction on what to do, so Yu I will ask you this, and respond clearly, I know you probably have brain trauma, but that doesn't matter. Yu the question is simple. Are you afraid? Not of this test, but in general are you afraid? You were so terrified of me, you wouldn't tell anyone about it. Only Hikari knew, and that's cause he had the same quirk. Sure Ayashi knows and Zero, but should they really count? Yet are you afraid, cause frankly I've seen bigger balls on a cat." The hollow Yu asked, which made Yu speechless before nodding. "I've been afraid for a long time.Always wondering what my actions will lead to. Thats why I've been doing paperwork for a good bit. I didn't wan to risk nothing. Yet that wont get me anywhere. Only my actions will, and if they have repercussions...... I'll have to deal with it then." Yu said walking past his hollow self which made him laugh. "Starting to sound like me bitch! Well we are the same after all..... I ain't doing that vanishing shit. Thats retarded as fuck." His hollow self said as he instead jumped off the edge laughing.

Upon arrival at the next floor he looked out the edge to see he was pretty high up he could even touch the clouds. He then noticed a shadow him next to him, not like his hollow self, this one was utterly black. No facial expression no signs of life, just his outline. "I represent your..... evil side, you might say. The hollow us, isn't evil in its own way, I am that dark side that dwells within you. I wont say what I want.... however if I hear anything wrong. You will instantly fail. and as such die.. No back talk now. I secretly still believe in Shinji, I see no wrong in what he did. He has shown me no reason for me to consider him evil, at traitor if you will. Ryuu as well, if anything I consider Juki to be the real traitor. A man suddenly appears saying we are weak, and takes my precious captains seat? The nerve of that man. he has no right to take that seat, and we are suppose to believe in some washed up captains story on Juki being a legendary shinigami. If he was..... why'd he wait so long? Obviously after the first arrancar attack, it showed we were sitting ducks. The days were much better when the rightful people had their spots. Juki can go to hell forever. He will never truly be my captain." The shadow version of himself said, which Yu walked by him and pat himself on the shoulder. "Correct. He never will be, until I hear Shinji's reason myself. I just can't buy what transpired so far, it seems like utter bullshit." Yu didn't even wait for a reply he walked on ahead, as the shadow self vanished.

On the eighth floor, he saw everyone who gave him a test thus far, this time however, they each held a orb. His hollow self started speaking for everyone. "Yu, we felt it necessary for you to experience this, each of us hold a orb. Well all but one, What these orbs are.... is all the damage you have dealt thus far in your life. As you see mine is the biggest of course. Yet mine plus everyone's orb will be sent into you. And you must be able to bear with the pain. You have to show that the damage you caused, you can receive at any given time, for whatever reason it may be. So brace yourself!!! Hopefully Amaya wont scream when she sees blood flying off your body!" He shouted as they all threw the orbs at him, all of them entering his body. At first he was okay, then all of a sudden his eyes rolled back as blood poured out of every cut and out from his eyes even his ears.he then fell to the ground seemingly not breathing. Yet he grabbed one of their legs and slowly pulled himself back up He was now gasping as his eyes came back, where he looked at everyone and grinned. "My enemies.... must be some real bitches." His spirits just shook their head but smiled as they all flowed into Yu, healing his body, restoring all damage done to him. Yu then took off towards the next and final floor.

Once he arrived he saw the main spirits of his zanpakuto standing there as the world began shaking much more violently. Someone only has five minutes left. So Yu, show me just how great you truly are! I wanna see a war between us, that only we can wage!!" They both said at the same time, each holding a shikai blade charging at Yu, who drew his zanpakutos and blocked the shot. The Male swept out Yu's feet though, while the female grabbed Yu's head and slammed it on the hard wood surface, before tossing him up into the air, shunpoing behind him, which he predicted and kicked her away. The male however grabbed Yu's head from behind and bulldogged him to the ground, then proceeded to drag his face against the surface as his left arm covered in spiritual energy. He held Yu in the air with his right and rammed his left fist into Yu's face, sending him flying to the female who was covered in the spiritual energy and kicked him in the gut causing blood to spill out of his mouth. They then put a shell around him, and soon after the Shell filled with fifty Wolves which all exploded against Yu, causing the shell to shatter, and show Yu bruised and clutching his hands as he watched his world start falling apart. "No. I can still win. I refuse to lose! This is my life, and I will die when I choose to die!" I can't die here! Remember what your spirits told you! They want you to be yourself again! Not that piss poor excuse of a being, wait a minute..... that brings me back to wen it was just me and him.... Whenever I had trouble he just told me to..... be myself. Yu Smiled as he held both swords in his hands and looked at his zanpakutos who stopped attacking and stood still smiling. "Thank you guys, all of you. Everyone of you are my..... Bankai!" A swirl or dark purple swarmed around Yu, and as it died down they would see Yu's Bankai look and appearance. "All of us.... We all are Sabējiookami no rūrā. Now can you stop the whole destruction of my inner world?" Yu asked, which they both laughed. "hey you told your daughter if anything red shows up, to wake you up at all cost. She must be shaking your ass pretty hard if she breaking the fucking landscape in your own inner world." They continued laughing, while Yu's eyes widened as he swore and left the world and looked at Amaya, who was punching his chest rapidly. "I'm fine, I'm fine! I'm better than ever actually. But holy hell am I exhausted." Yu said as he planted face first on the floor.

[Phobos]

Zane620 said
"Huh? Are you some kind of masochist? Oh well if you enjoy being hit, then I'll be happy to pound you around fourth seat." Seki said as she watched his movements, as he seemingly activated his shikai. She noted the change, and watched him launch at Koma, to which she shunpoed forward as well blocking his right shikai with hers, while Koma howled again as it touched Seki with its tail. It began vanishing into Seki who's pink Aura became bigger as she planted her feet and holding his shikai back with her right hand, she arched her left arm back and swung at Shoskes face.

Shoske laughed as they clashed blades "No im not a masochist, I just enjoy a good fight" He said as he let go of his shikai that was trapped and shunpoed back, narrowly dodging her slash. Immediately afterwards, he shunpoed behind Seki and aimed a slash across her back and towards her arm that held his shikai.

[Remram]

Phobos said
"Bah! I bet you thats a lie!" Mukei said in response to what Zheng had said, taking another drink shortly afterwards "There's no way they could lose such important information. You know what, I bet you *hiccup*...what was I saying?" Mukei scratched his head, completely forgetting what he had said. He shrugged it off and drank a few more shots, his vision getting blurry. He turned towards Zheng after he asked him the question and chuckled, patting Zheng on the back "I've learned from the best, trying to keep up with you has made me a better drinker!" He said with a wide grin. It was obvious he was drunk already, but did not slow down on the drinking.

Zheng chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his head. It was probably a good thing that his friend had forgotten what he was talking about or else Squad 2 would be all over his ass. "You were saying how your captain has a nice ass." Zheng lied through his teeth, wondering what kind of reaction he would get. He downed another cup of sake, not feeling relatively tipsy, just a bit off unlike the plastered Mukei. "You know, drinking a lot and having an alcohol tolerance are two completely different things." He was trying to hint that Mukei was already drunk out of his skull and the owner of the ramen stand shot him a look. It was telling him that if his friend did anything stupid then he himself would pay for it.

[drallinix]

They had been at it for a good ten minutes before the other man threw him off. Finally the man released his shikai and it held a blue aura. It was a large mace that had spikes on the ball. Raizo smiled and released his own shikai ""Fall before the lions fang. Release! Kogane no raion kiba!" he yelled. As he ran forward he was enveloped in a brilliant golden aura and his sword was a shining longsword. Again they locked in combat and this time the difference was obvious. Raizo danced around the other man slashing him shallowly, but all the while had to dodge the mans strikes or he could be done for.

Raizo clashed blades with the man over and over. Finally the man brought the mace down overhead and Raizo shunpoed behind him. As he did the step Raizo slashed the man deeply across his chest as he passed and quietly said "Lions Claw.". As the man fell Raizo sheathed his zanpakuto before helping him up. He finally noticed the crowd that had gathred and many of the members were cheering and even congratulating him. The man stood smiling and said that he was definitely giving him a recommendation.

[Phobos]

hatakekuro said
Zheng chuckled nervously and rubbed the back of his head. It was probably a good thing that his friend had forgotten what he was talking about or else Squad 2 would be all over his ass. "You were saying how your captain has a nice ass." Zheng lied through his teeth, wondering what kind of reaction he would get. He downed another cup of sake, not feeling relatively tipsy, just a bit off unlike the plastered Mukei. "You know, drinking a lot and having an alcohol tolerance are two completely different things." He was trying to hint that Mukei was already drunk out of his skull and the owner of the ramen stand shot him a look. It was telling him that if his friend did anything stupid then he himself would pay for it.

Mukei looked at Zheng, with a confused expression "Well I don't recall saying anything about his ass, he was sitting down after all so I never got a look" He chuckled at the end, taking another gulp of sake immediatly after.. He refilled his small cup once again, his vision blurry. He raised an eyebrow at what Zheng said and poked his shoulder, some sake spilling over "A-are you implying *hiccup* that I can't handle my liquor? I'll have you know I c-could sober up just like that" He said, snapping afterwards. He dropped his head on the table right after "Besides, this is probably gonna be the last time I get to enjoy something like this" Mukei said, staying in silence after a while as he kept his head down, looking at the floor. He broke the silence "Zheng, as sad as it sounds you're practically my only friend. Which is why I ask of you of this promise. If I ever lose myself and stray off the path of good, I want you to be the one who kills me. I have something planned that I cannot share, for the benefits of the Soul Society. But...there's a chance I may lose my mind in the process. So promise me, if I lose myself...kill me" He said, sounding completely sober and serious.

[AbigailTenshi]

After Rio and Fumio had left the Seireitei, they made their way to their Clan. Once there, they were welcomed by smiles since they were known throughout the Clan members as saviours.

"Hey, what are you two doing here?" Souta spotted Rio and Fumio while making his way over to them, seemingly coming from nowhere. As soon as Souta was close enough, Fumio hugged him suddenly before letting him go. Souta was of course caught off-guard by this, however he just chuckled and hugged back. "Well someone seems to be in a good mood today" Souta commented as he smirked at Fumio, the latter chuckling a little. "Is there an issue with me hugging my best friend? Or, more appropriate, brother?~" Souta shook his head lightly with a smile. "I guess not heh" Rio stayed silent at first, looking up at the two. "Anyway" The woman spoke, attracting the attention of both males. "Souta, I need you to come with me, the three of us have an appointment to attend." She stated, gaining a raised eyebrow from Souta. "Really? Who are we meeting?" He asked, confused. Rio just smirked before turning around, her lengthy hair gently following her movements. "Follow me and you'll see." She then began walking, Fumio taking a step in her direction before being stopped by Souta's hand on his shoulder. "Hm?" Fumio looked back at the guy. "Do you have any idea who we're going to see? I can't think of anyone.." Fumio smirked himself and shrugged. "Like Rio said, follow her and we'll find out so come on~" Fumio then turned back towards Rio and continued to walk, Souta shrugging before following, wondering who they had an 'appointment' with.

After quite some time had passed, the three walked into an unrecognisable part of the Soul Society. Rio continued to walk while the other two followed, eyeing the surroundings. They were pretty damn far from the Seireitei and their Clan's grounds, also far from any towns, almost as if they had walked into a forgotten part of the society. The floor began inclining which both Souta and Fumio noticed, however Rio didn't look back, she just kept walking as if she had walked this path many many times before. "How far are we now Rio?" Souta spoke up, feeling a little uneasy seeing as he had no idea what-so-ever to where they were... It was almost like how he felt during the first time he had entered the Seireitei, only worse since there were no sign of life around so he'd easily get lost for days or even weeks on end if he was alone.... "Just keep walking." Rio stated, still continuing to walk whilst in front of the two. Souta pouted at this response but he kept quiet and just kept walking meanwhile Fumio continued looking around. Around them were tall forest trees, however it seemed that a clear dirt path had been made that was lined with various types of small flowers that didn't seemed to grow naturally within any other part of the forest. Clearly someone had tended to this inclining path but the question was who?

After what felt like another hour had passed, Rio unexpectedly stopped, causing Fumio to almost bump into her. "What is it?" Fumio looked at the back of Rio's head, confused. The girl turned her head around, a smile lighting up her face as she looked at the guys behind her. "We're here" She spoke, her voice sounding slightly softer than usual. "We are? But all I see is a wall of bushes... I can't even see passed them..." Souta voiced what both him and Fumio were thinking. Rio merely smirked before looking back at the bushes and holding her hand out. As she inched her hand closer to the wall of foliage, it began parting itself, pushing apart the closer she stepped towards it, creating an opening moulded for her only. "Come you two" Walking forward, she dropped her hand to her side as the bushes parted further for her. Once she walked through, the opening sealed tightly behind her.

Fumio's and Souta's eyes widened a little before the red-head looked back at Souta, the latter looking to him and shrugging with confusion. Fumio then looked forward at the bush and then back at Souta with a smirk. "You go in next, I'll be right behind you" Souta took a breath before stepping in front of Fumio. "You'd better be or else I'll come back and kick your ass." Walking forward, the foliage rustled a little before parting once more as Souta continued to walk into and through it, who met him on the other side was someone he could of never expected to see... "H-huh?"

Fumio watched the bushes close behind Souta before stepping forward himself, looking around him as the bush rustled once again and parted for his entry.

"Souta, Kazuhiko, I'm so happy to see you both again"

'Th-that voice...' Fumio's eyes instantly widened but were directed to the floor, however Souta's eyes began welling up a little, unable to move from the figure in front of him. Rio stood beside the figure, a smile on her face while her arms were crossed. "Y-You're alive?... H-How?" Souta asked before his eyes darted to Fumio. "Ka-Kazuhiko, l-look!" He noticed Fumio was still staring at the floor, stiff until Souta nudged him. "Look!" Souta grinned with happiness, knowing how Fumio would feel if he saw who Rio was talking about.

Fumio simply looked at Souta, closing his eyes before taking a quick breath and opening them once again. He slid his vision upwards, looking at the figure's shoes, showing that they must of been a guy, which was also noticeable through the very familiar sound of their voice. He then slowly continued to slide them upwards, revealing to himself more and more of this guy while tears came to his eyes and slipped down his cheeks. Once he had made it to the man's face, Fumio was unable to stop himself from holding any of his tears back. The man smiled widely back at him, a smile he remembered seeing many times during his childhood before what happened with Ursula. Fumio wanted to say something, but he just couldn't open his mouth. Walking forward, the man passed Rio, then Souta and stopped right in front of Fumio.

"D-D..." The red-head tried to talk but still couldn't. The man just continued to smile while placing his left hand on Fumio's right shoulder.

Kurou Hari

Fumio's (Kazuhiko's) Father

"It's Okay son" Fumio's father looked down at Fumio before pulling him into a comforting hug, closing his eyes. "I'm so so sorry for ever leaving you.... But I had no choice" Fumio silently cried while hugging his father back tightly and burying his head in his Father's shoulder, sniffing every now and then before steadying his breathing to try to speak. "B-But I-I.... I... wa-watched you g-get be... beheaded..." The red-head managed to let out a few words that were slightly muffled. His father stroked his back to calm the boy. "It wasn't me you saw.... It was Huerona's father, Ryato.... He switched places with me and took my place to ensure that you had a guardian since we did look rather similar.... He used Ronda's escape with Huerona as a distraction. I'm sorry to of lead you to believe that Ursula killed me... but you were too close to her for me to get you... I tried so many time to get you out of there, away from her, but I failed on numerous accounts... If it wasn't for Ronda, I might of gotten caught but she told me what Ryato had told her... He had a back up plan, and that was to ensure that no matter what happened, you and Huerona still had someone to watch over you both..." Fumio's father then pulled back to look at his son. "I'm just glad that you're Okay... I won't ever let you down as a father again... I hope you can forgive me Kazuhiko..."

Fumio looked up at his dad, wiping his eyes before looking down at the floor between them. "Whether you let me down or not doesn't matter to me... It's obvious that I can look after myself now... but..." He bit his bottom lip nervously. "I'm glad... you're alive... dad... I forgive you..." Souta smiled at the scene of the reunion, knowing that Fumio would feel a little complex but would overall be happy, that was when Fumio's father turned to the fruity-top and walked over to him, hugging Souta also. "Thank you so much for taking care of my son when I couldn't Souta" He pulled back shortly and ruffled the guy's hair, smiling. "Truly, thank you..." Souta grinned. "No problem Kurou, me and Kazuhiko have always been close anyway, I don't know what I'd do without my brother" He chuckled, a smile pulling across Fumio's lips at what Souta had said. Of course Fumio was happy to have his father back, but that didn't mean he needed him now. All Fumio felt that he needed in his life was Souta to support him and kick him when need be, and Souta felt the same way about Fumio.

Kurou then turned to Rio and walked towards her, stopping in front of her while looking down. He noticed the eye-patch but already knew the story since Ronda had been keeping an eye on Rio ever since she noticed that Fumio and Souta were close to the area she was. He chose not to mention it since he did feel bad that Fumio was the cause but he couldn't exactly do anything about it now. "I saw the fight between you three and Ursula... You saved us all and... I'm sorry about your mother..." Kurou looked down, frowning while Rio just smiled assuringly. "There is no need to apologise, I understand that what happened needed to be done so don't worry about it" Kurou looked back at Rio, his frown shrinking. "... I see that you've grown into a strong woman, both of your parents are proud just like I am. Which reminds me, here" Kurou smiled before reaching into an inside pocket and pulling out a small pill bottle. "Your mother told me to give these to you, they will help with your headaches" Rio looked up at the bottle, blinking a few times before taking it. "Thank you" She observed the pills for a moment before sticking them into her own inside pocket. Kurou just smiled before turning to look at all three of them. "Why don't you all come in and relax for a while? We can catch up and such. Remember this place as this is also a home for the three of you. There are three extra rooms incase any of you three wish to stay the night some time. Also, the entrance will only open for you three and myself for security reasons, therefore you cannot bring any guests here heh" Kurou chuckled a little before walking towards a semi-hidden house that looked rather cosy before stepping inside. The three soon followed, marvelling at the plush inner-house décor that was kept spotless. No one expected it to look so royal and large on the inside from seeing how cosy it looked from the outside. Kurou also had already made some food and drinks for the three, seeming to of clearly been expecting them.

[AeronFarron]

The decision took less time for her to make than she'd been expecting. She drew her zanpakuto and stood with the blade parallel to the ground. She took in a deep breathe and released it.

The muscles of her arm tensed in anticipation as her partner's voice called out to her. Show me the ambition of someone who has lost everything, of someone whom has realized everything she once knew was a lie. Call my name and wield my power, so that we may destroy the ones you once called "Family". The ones that shunned you and despised you, the ones that would sell you off like a fattened calf to a butcher. I will not be wielded by mere prey, nor by a weakling with no gumption. Show me that you deserve me, Haruka!

"One more time, Yuurei Kishi."

The sword glowed a blindingly green color as it shrank. It melded onto both hands and shaped into a pair Gauntlets with two pairs of claws. One pair of five were situated on the fingers. The other pair consisted of two curved, serrated blades along the forearm and covered the knuckles. The blades were glowing green with black accents shaped like skulls on the wrists. She panted breathlessly as she subjugated the denser spiritual pressure and brought it under full control.

"Holy hell..."

[Zane620]

Expllo said
"You dern sure can, that's exactly why I said your name freshie! Now you see that young lady over there?" Tabo said who pointed to Keina. Keina was sitting across from Tabo looking at Hyperion, she pointed at his hair, "Coooool hair man," she said before Tabo began speaking again. "This is going to be her first mission so I expect you to take good care of her, although she can take care of herself, just make sure there isn't any sudden cases of death...Within both of you. Also Hypest party masta, you're seventh seat! Wait, no, you're eighth...Or are you ninth?" Tabo scratched his hair before shrugging, "Ask Hikari when you get back! Now shoo!" Tabo said before slipping Keina a mission report.Once Keina and Hyperion left Tabo's office she informed him of the mission, to clear out some hollow. How many were unstated, so were the types of hollows. But they had their mission and it was their job to complete it. Keina let Hyperion lead since she wasn't as knowledgeable with the Soul Society as he was, although she had been taught allot by Kenta and Tabo despite the short amount of time.

"..... Okay, I see her." Hyperion said turning his gaze over to the female who instantly said cool hair man. He moved a stand to a point he could see it, and sighed and shrugged. "T-thanks." He muttered, before Tabo gave him the rundown on her going on her first mission and to make sure she didn't die. Of course he then said that absurd nickname again which made him resist the urge to bash his skull off a wall. He told him various seat position of which were his, yet he seemed to not know this.... Despite being the captain of the squad. So he was told to ask Hikari, in which Hyperion just nodded his head. As he left the office with Keina, she informed him of the mission and he nodded, as he began shunpoing to the source with her behind him, and once at the destination stood on a sturdy branch and looked at her. "Wanna give me a quick rundown on what you can do Miss...... He actually never told me your name yet. Mines Hyperion."

[Remram]

Phobos said
Mukei looked at Zheng, with a confused expression "Well I don't recall saying anything about his ass, he was sitting down after all so I never got a look" He chuckled at the end, taking another gulp of sake immediatly after.. He refilled his small cup once again, his vision blurry. He raised an eyebrow at what Zheng said and poked his shoulder, some sake spilling over "A-are you implying *hiccup* that I can't handle my liquor? I'll have you know I c-could sober up just like that" He said, snapping afterwards. He dropped his head on the table right after "Besides, this is probably gonna be the last time I get to enjoy something like this" Mukei said, staying in silence after a while as he kept his head down, looking at the floor. He broke the silence "Zheng, as sad as it sounds you're practically my only friend. Which is why I ask of you of this promise. If I ever lose myself and stray off the path of good, I want you to be the one who kills me. I have something planned that I cannot share, for the benefits of the Soul Society. But...there's a chance I may lose my mind in the process. So promise me, if I lose myself...kill me" He said, sounding completely sober and serious.

Zheng looked at Mukei amused at how drunk his friend was. It was one of the few times that his friend was ever relaxed and had fun like a normal person, which was sadly true. The only times it seemed like Mukei ever had fun was when he was drunk off his ass. "Yeah, you can sober up as fast as lightning." He sarcastically said. It was suddenly silent. Mukei didn't say anything at all and stayed in silence for quite awhile. Zheng shifted around slightly uncomfortable and sipped his sake hoping that Mukei would say something. When he did all signs that showed he was drunk were gone and it was replaced with a grim and much more somber attitude. The fact he became suddenly sober was incredible just like that was incredible though what he said was upsetting. How can he give up so damn easily before it even started? Zheng clenched his fist tightly and punched the back of his friend's head hard. "For someone so damn smart you can be such a dumb ass!" He folded his arm and looked at down at him with contempt. "I'll keep your damn promise, but if you've got to promise me that you will put a damn effort into staying sane." Zheng said before taking another sip of sake.

[Expllo]

Summary: Kenta wakes up in a strange place, soon meeting a rather interesting figure. There he learns more about why he was taken, and some things that had been said about him.

Waking up

Kenta blinked a few times to regain his vision, though all he saw was darkness. He soon noticed that it wasn’t his eyes but that the area was just very dark. He was stupefied causing him to just lie for a few moments. He was on a bed though he was cold, the bed doing nothing to stop that. Kenta kicked his feet off the bed and sat up, wincing at the wound he carried that bandaged up. He slowly stood to his feet before looking around, letting his eyes adjust to the darkness he could barely tell what was what.

A light! He saw a light in the distance! It seemed to be getting closer, and it was. Within a few seconds it revealed to be a person with purple hair holding a lighter.

“Hope you had a nice rest, Kenta,” Lelouch said as he grew a smirk.

“Who the hell are you?” Kenta said angrily as he crossed his arms, “How do you know my name? And how did I get here? Well, I can take an obvious guess on that last one, but I’d still like to know.”

“I’m Lelouch Tenshi,” Lelouch replied, “As for how you got here, well, that corresponds to how I know your name. Kenta Makoto I have been watching your journey for a while, in fact I know allot of things about you. I know about that Rio girl you like so much…Seems she doesn’t like you much anymore due some things she said when you left, but that’s off topic. I also know about Keina, you burned that cabin down. Interesting fight with that Takara girl.”

“Why have you been watching me!? And what the hell do you plan to do with that information!?” Kenta yelled as he let his arms dropped.

“What do I plan to do with that information? Should be what have I done with that information,” Lelouch replied, “Wanna know why you were taken exactly?”

Kenta grabbed Lelouch by his collar and pulled him close, lifting him off the ground a little, “You had to do with that!? Do you have any idea what I went through!?”

“All apart of the game~” Lelouch said before being punched and sent flying into the wall, though he simply got back up brushing himself off before flicking the lighter on again. “Such a party pooper, no cake for you~”

“Answer me!” Kenta bellowed.

“I had something to do with it,” Lelouch said, “I simply gave them information on you, that’s all. I just told them that you were the closest person to Hikari is all, then they took you.”

“Who are they!?”

“The Five Sicario, and some Shinrai guy. I didn’t get the full details, I actually didn’t care for them or why they were doing what they were doing. I simply wanted to see how your story would play out,” Lelouch replied, “But I do know it had something to do with that Hikari guy, but from what I’ve seen from him I don’t think he even knows of the connection.”

“You’re shady, but for some reason I believe you,” Kenta said which he found weird; there was a high possibility of that being false. But he did know that something was happening with Hikari and the Shinrai clan, also the guy had allot of knowledge of them so it wouldn’t have been too far off. This just made him even angrier. “And the reason for spying on me beforehand?”

“Oh, that’s just my gimmick. I have knowledge on everyone in the Seireitei, and I mean everyone. It’s my hobby, don’t take it personal.”

“I would beat you and heal you just to beat you again, then let you slowly die by flames but I feel you’d just laugh through it all,” Kenta said narrowing his eyes.

“Indeed I would,” Lelouch said, “It would be a pleasant end to the game. My second favorite…Character being the one to end me, such a way to go out~”

“I would also ask what you did to me, but I feel it’d be too disturbing. Either that or you’d lie.”

“Oh, I wouldn’t lie after spilling my guys this much. But I haven’t done anything but help heal that wound~” Lelouch said smirking, “For the first time I’m actually interested in seeing a story play out rather than continue letting the character suffer, atleast by my doing. So all pain that’s dealt further on will no longer be done by me…Your Zanpakuto is beside the bed, also a new shirt.”

Lelouch shut the lighter and tapped it causing the area to lighten up. Kenta looked around noticing they were in what looked to be a cave surrounded by pure metal…And that guy shrugged off being punched by metal into metal like it was nothing. Kenta turned and walked back to the bed, putting on the white shirt and grabbing his Zanpakuto.

“Also about Rio,” Kenta said turning to look at Lelouch with a saddened facial expression, he knew she was mad at him but what Lelouch said was true? “What’d she say?”

The look on Kenta’s face amused Lelouch, but at the same time felt something else he thought wasn’t there. But he was too far gone to actually let that take over, “She said something along the words of you was running away like a coward. Also that you lied about caring about her, you’d understand why she was upset, and she also yelled your name a few times.” Lelouch gave a soft smile.

“…I see,” Kenta said as his face went back neutral and he walked up to Lelouch, “Show me the way out.”

Lelouch nodded and began walking with Kenta close by. After a minute of walking through long hallways and rooms they soon reached the entrance of the cave in which Kenta began walking out before being called at, “Oh yeah! Kenta!”

Kenta looked back at Lelouch who smiled at him, “I really do hope everything works out…”

“Sure you do,” Kenta said as he looked forward again walking away from Lelouch and the cave.

[Nicias Askani]

Sinai couldnt really deny that she had the skill set for Squad 2, in theory. She would have to learn how to lower her spiritual pressure to hide still but the other aspect that she knew about seemed to fit. instead of feeling more confident in her choice she actually began to wonder if she should have chosen something with less similarities to her past. maybe a squad that takes on more hollows she thought as she moved away from squad six. She had went in but didnt go far, or ask questions. She just turned around and left. [i] come one Sinai, think...what do you want? Who am I kidding, i dont even know. I Just wanted out of that life. so why would i go to something so similar. I cant go back. I dont want to go back. But i cant stay like. but i dont know how to move forward..UGH. [/] there really should be some sort of advisors for dilemma's like this.

[samreaper]

Zane620 said
Ryozo had to shunpo out of the way, of the giant creature trying to crush him beneath its foot, soon after it started charging a cero, firing it off towards the city which made Ryozo grit his teeth. Whiel some of his corpses fell off and exploded into dust, a few other still climbed higher, trying to reach its mask. Ryozo then noted the damage that would be caused if this cero hit the city, so taking a huge risk, he shunpoed fast enough to get in front of the cero and held his coffins in front of himself, bracing himself for the impact. He then felt a Violent force ram right into his coffins, exploding on impact and sent him flying at quite a fast speed into the streets of the city below, him landing might have caused a rather big hole, but he saved the city from having an even bigger hole. However he was much to sore too move at the moment, but he still kept his shikai going, knowing the corpses were moving towards the mask. Megumi watched this sight and started panicking a bit. "Do.... we retreat? If we do, we can live. Yet we also are throwing these people to their death.... Crap!" Megumi then started shunpoing towards The Gillian, after Ryozo had been knocked away from it. "Enji!! Try and find the source!!" Megumi shouted as she gripped the pole as she appeared above the Gillian and swung down at it, hopefully causing enough pain to distract it from the city.

Normal hollows were one thing, but even a gillian arriving? Just what was the cause of attracting all of them to this city as he was scanning the streets and buildings and would move on after finding no signs of whatever it was he was looking for. His breathing was growing heavy and sweating profusely now with the muscles in his legs cramping and burning; stopping only for a flash was seen from the corner of his eye and turned to barely see the blast of a cero. Something like that should of taken out a large part of the city, though the fact the cero didn't make contact with the city directly and guessed Ryozo must of blocked it with either his coffin or his own body. At that moment, Enji had completely forgotten about the mission and started running in Ryozo's direction as he only thought about making sure Ryozo was alive.

Skidding to a halt as he panted heavily and was glad he did; had he kept going if not for Megumi's shouting that he would of ran right into a group of hollows who were waiting to ambush him.'...I..b-but I.'Watching Megumi's faint figure charging towards the gillian and faint outlines of other figures climbing it. He bit his lip as he fought back the urge to fire the signal for retreat for he knew if they left now that the gillian would destroy the city and countless lives would be lost. Still, he couldn't just leave them like this and saw how the hollows were slowly surrounding them and wanted to help in some small way.'...Flubber!'At that the glove would open and a green baseball with gel like appearance would form; even if the ball wouldn't do much damage, it could help distract and keep the hollows off them as the glove reeled back and threw it at a speed of 180 mph down at the mass of hollows on the street. The moment the ball made impact on a hollow's back it would knock it down before bouncing off the surroundings rapidly and with each bounce its speed slightly increased. He saw the ball bounce into the mass of hollow which knocked them down or got their attention as it did only little damage, but was doing its job.'That's..all I can do. Be careful.'Looking in the direction of the gillian for a moment then turned to resume running in search of the source.

[AeronFarron]

Haruka stared down at her shikai in quiet thought. She released her shikai, then sheathed her zanpakuto. The seventh seat decided to find Tabo to see if he would train her, the sooner the better in her opinion.

[Kurisa]

AbigailTenshi said
As Nishiki continued to fly towards Shiro, she swung her Zanpakuto down slowly however Shiro sliced upwards at a speed hard for her to follow. This caused Nishiki's eyes to widen before squeezing shut as a loud noise reached her ears. After a second, Nishiki slowly opened one eye to see her sword held against Shiro's blade, however she could also feel a slight breeze tickling her right shoulder. She landed, turning both eyes onto Shiro while continuing to push her blade against his before pushing forward forcefully and using that force to propel her back, away from Shiro while looking at him. Looking down at her right shoulder, she notice just how much of her clothing had been torn. Looking back up, she grit her teeth before running towards Shiro once more, holding her blade on the right side of her legs and pointing the tip to the floor.

Shiro watched as the two clashed, holding his Zanpakuto against hers until she jumped back, she then ran at him again, her Zanpakuto held to the right side of her legs as she got closer. Shiro flicked his Zanpakuto up to his right shoulder then watched Nishiki closely as she got closer, he was going to be trying something a little different right now. It was clear the method he was using would get them nowhere or more her anywhere. He had to get her trying something different...he could only hope his plan worked

[Kurisa]

~Human world~

The gillian watched as one of the Shinigami blocked it's cero but near at the cost of their life, this only caused the Gillian to charge up another cero which grew larger and larger yet before it fired off, A large blue arrow pierced the gillians head and split the cero in two causing the cero to explode causing the gillians head to become no existent as it's body then fell back onto the ground throwing up a mass amount of dust. High in the air above the city stood a figure with a hood over their head, this hid most of their features except their white hair, they then spoke seemingly to themselves yet the others wouldn't have heard due to how high they were in the air "I didn't want to do that...If only my arrows could purify you, you have my apologies...however I could not let you destroy these people's lives...it was you or them, I chose you...." The person then looked down at the three Shinigami then disappeared from sight

[AbigailTenshi]

"Ahh, I thought I'd find you out here. I was wondering where you had disappeared off too"

Kurou had stepped out of the house both Souta and Fumio were currently occupying in search for where Rio had gone. After a little walk towards the back of the land, he walked through an arc made within a bush, stepping out onto a clearing at the top very top of the cliff they resided on. Up here the view was to die for. It was extremely beautiful and looked over various areas of parts of the Soul Society. The cliff was high, making it a perfect vantage point as well as a prefect hiding spot. Rio was currently sat on the edge of the cliff, both legs dangling down as she gripped the edge to make sure she wouldn't accidentally fall.

Walking closer, Kurou took a seat next to the left side of Rio and looked out at the sun set. ".... My mother would come out here often... Wouldn't she?" Rio didn't move an inch, only opening her mouth to talk, her eye pinned on the sight in front of her. Kurou looked down at his knees and sighed. "She did... Everyday she'd stand right in the very spot behind us and look out. I had no idea of what she was looking for, but whenever I asked, she'd just say that she was just looking..." He looked back up at the colour-filled sky. Rio didn't react to this, just listened. Reaching inside her inner pocket, she took out the pill bottle she was given earlier and took one before closing the bottle and placing it back into her pocket. Kurou looked at her from a side glance, almost as if he was observing her. After a moment of silence, a tear slipped down Rio's left cheek. "I can't believe that this is where everything has lead to... My mother and father are dead... I have no family and I do not belong in the Hari Clan since I still can't remember ever being a Hari." Rio gripped harder on the ledge of the cliff, rubble running down the steep end due to her tightening lock causing some of the rock to break off. Instead of being upset, Rio gave off an air of anger. "Do you have any idea of how I must feel... trapped without any escape from my pitiful life... I just wish I could start over..." Her words shook slightly with her body but soon she calmed down with a breath.

Kurou watched her in silence, somewhat expecting this type of reaction. Looking straight, he couldn't help but smirk. "You're just like your mother Rio... She's said the exact same thing to me various times, using the same tone of voice... heh..." Soon Kurou's smirk fell, causing him to frown a little. "I know I've already said this before but I really am truly sorry Rio... I couldn't save your mother or father.... They both were close dear friends of mine... and my wife's.... We valued our friendship with your parents a great deal... On this very cliff your mother and father had gotten married... but on there wedding day, me and my wife found out that we were expecting our first son. It was a joyous day for us all, but me and my wife didn't say anything as we didn't want to take any attention away from your mother and father... We were surprised to find that your mother and father arranged a small wedding, one comprised of only the four of us and the figure preforming the ceremony heh... They never were the type of people who liked to involve others within their personal life together, except of me and my wife. I still remember the day as if it happened yesterday~" Kurou placed both hands behind him as he leaned back and looked up. "Your mother was a smart woman, the four of us had also known each other ever since we were children. She picked up on my wife's pregnancy symptoms and brought them up right after her and your father were pronounced husband and wife. My wife, being the woman that she was, couldn't help but be honest, however Ronda then punched us both in the arms saying "Why did you try to keep something like that from us? I don't care if it's our wedding day! This is great news!" Heheh... That day couldn't of been any more perfect~ Your parent's were certainly special people... never selfish in any way.... even down to that dreadful day...." Rio watched Kurou as he spoke before looking down. She knew about that through her mother's memories and what happened to his wife...

Kurou then looked to Rio, a smile on his face. "It's unfortunate what happened... but, you and I both know that they wouldn't want us to be upset or angry, they'd want us to move on and live, not just for us, but for them also.... I'm sorry for your loss... They both meant alot to me and my family... You know that they both love you with the whole of their heart's, which was why they gave their lives to make sure you were Okay... So just know that, they may not be here, but that doesn't mean they're not in here" Kurou held a hand over his heart after he spoke before dropping it back down. Rio watched him, her eye slowly growing saddened while holding back tears however she just closed it, taking deep breaths to keep herself calm before opening her eye again. "You're right..." Rio whispered before looking back out at the view with a small smile. 'I'll remember that'

Kurou simply smiled before looking back at the sight himself.

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"Oi! Kazuhiko you bastard! Give me that back!!" Fumio had swiped the last sandwich from Souta's hand just as he was about to eat it, showing off a little at how faster than Souta he was. "Heheh~ A moment on the lips, forever on the hips~" Fumio smirked deviously as Souta launched towards him to try and take back the sandwich. Fumio simply side-stepped him before Souta started to chase him. "IT'S MY SANDWICH!" "A-a-ahh~ No more for you~" Fumio teased, chuckling while dodging all of Souta's dives, meanwhile a door nob attached to one of the many rooms within the house began turning.

"For goodness sake! I question myself sometimes on whether you're actually a man or a woman!! The latter seems very plausible right now!" Fumio grinned at Souta's outburst. "Who said one must be female to care about their appearance and health?~ I don't think there is anything wrong with taking care of one's self and making sure one looks good~" Fumio nodded to his own statement while Souta glared daggers at him. "One should also make sure they learn manners!! Such as don't take food from others!!" "I'm just doing what's best for you~ Besides, you've eaten over half of these sandwiches and I like them too soooo...~" Fumio couldn't help but laugh as he watched Souta's expression. "Pfft!! Whatever you greedy bastard!! I don't ca-" The sudden presence of a little boy caused Souta to immediately stop talking, attracting both Fumio's and Souta's attention.

Boy

The boy stood still, silent while looking at the floor. Souta's face softened, however he was confused. After a while of standing in an uncomfortable silence, Souta decided to break it. "Erm... Sorry about the language... Err, don't say bad words, they're well... bad..." Souta stood straight, rubbing the back of his neck nervously realising just how loud he must of been. Souta's choice of words made Fumio chuckle which gained him an instant glare from Souta.

"U-um... I was sleeping... and I woke up... because you're both too loud... and of course I wouldn't use such foul language...." The boy spoke with a soft, quiet voice before yawning while Souta raised an eyebrow at the kid's words... He sounded well-spoken, must of been older than he appeared... that's what Souta thought anyway. "Good job Souta, you woke up a child with your inconsiderate behaviour~" Fumio grinned devilishly while Souta narrowed his eyes at the guy in utter anger. "Oh I'll show you inconsiderate.... fuc-I mean... idiot...." Souta made sure to speak with a normal voice despite sounding as though he had to force himself not to shout, also being sure to watch the language he was using. "It's okay..." The little boy spoke up, walking past the two and into the kitchen to pour himself a glass of water.

Fumio and Souta stood in silence for a moment before Fumio spoke up. "Is it just me or does that kid seem familiar?..." "... I know what you mean, but I don't think I've ever seen him before... but there's just something about hi-" "About who Souta?" Souta's eyebrows shot up for a moment before settling as Kurou had walked into the house from behind him. Souta turned to look at him and answer his question. "The kid here" Kurou chuckled and simply waved for both Souta and Fumio to step outside. "Oh him, don't worry about that. Now Rio said she's ready to leave, you two going to go with her?" Souta looked back at Fumio as the latter shrugged and began walking, still holding the sandwich he took from Souta while smirking at the guy as he passed. "I guess we are" Souta shrugged himself, narrowing his eyes at Fumio before walking out.

Once out, the two joined with Rio and waved their goodbye's before leaving through the bushes, making their way back. The little boy from before then walked out of the house after he quietly watched the three leave. "Kurou, who were they?" He asked with his soft voice. "You'll meet them properly one day, just not yet. Until then, don't worry about it" Kurou continued to smile before looking down at the young boy, ruffling his hair. "I'll go make you something to eat, you must be hungry~" Kurou turned around, taking his hand out of the boy's hair before retuning to the kitchen of his house. The boy, however, just stood outside, an image of the three in his head. 'That girl reminds me of someone...'

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As the three walked, Fumio kept the sandwich in his hand and crossed his arms as he purposely walked in front of Souta. After a while, Souta couldn't hold in his annoyance any longer. "ARE YOU EVEN GOING TO EAT IT?! If you are then FUCKING EAT IT ALREADY!" Souta yelled all of a sudden, startling Rio a little before she just rolled her eyes and continued to lead the group back. Fumio chuckled, his amused grin never fading. "I might eat it, but not yet~ It's much more fun to piss you off and if I just ate it then I wouldn't be having any fun~ You see my dilemma? I want to eat it, but I want to play with you too~" At this point, a vein was visibly pulsing on Souta's forehead while his face turned a little red. "You're literally trying to fuck with me right now?!" "Hmhmhm~ Now now, I'm not 'fucking' with anything... yet~" Fumio spoke in a suggestive tone, clearly making Souta uncomfortable which was his goal. Souta pursed his lips, gaining a small uncomfortable blush at the tone Fumio used before looking away, choosing to just ignore Fumio and his uncomfortable teasing and playful ways from this point onwards. This made Fumio practically burst out laughing. "AHAHAH! Gosh Souta, you're so sensitive! I was clearly messing around!" Souta simply crossed his arms and made it obvious that he was ignoring Fumio. "Aww, come on, I was only playing~ Don't be like that Souta~" Fumio pouted, trying to get Souta to look at him, which the boy avoided at all cost. "Fine, have it your way" Fumio rolled his eyes before holding the sandwich out in front of Souta's face, Souta still refusing to look. "Souta take the damn sandwich, child" Souta pushed Fumio's hand away instead and shook his head. "I don't want it anymore... And I'm older than you asshole." Souta was a little embarrassed if anything so he tried to redeem himself by acting as mature as possible. "But I don't want it either.... Rio~ Would you lik-" "No." Before Fumio could even finish his sentence, Rio answered, not wanting to be brought into whatever was going on behind her. Souta then took this as an opportunity to swipe the sandwich and eat it. "Heheh, I'm faster than you think asshole" Souta grinned at Fumio whereas the latter just chuckled. "If you say so asshole~" Fumio continued to chuckle as Souta rolled his eyes, smiling a little the three of them made their way back.