LOCK PLEASE.

[Zexaeon]

The next actions that took place...were all so very fast that the untrained eye may have missed them. Vandor had turned to slice at Byakuya, hoping to get out alive by punching a hole in himself.

 

"Pitiful," Byakuya muttered, and then the dance of speed began. The lightning rushed through the hole, trained on Byakuya, as the Captain held out a hand and conured a Hanki field around his palm. The Lghtning struck, and with spiritual application, rebounded off the pal and sot upward at an angle at his foe.

 

One second.

 

The lightning made contact with Vandor's in-coming claw, sending a shock through his body, and making the arrancar reel in temporary shock.

 

Two seconds.

 

A swarm of blades whirled around Byakya briefly, glowing violently.

 

Three seconds.

 

The blades solidified into solid, glowing pink swords, flying forward and impaling themselves through Vandor's tough skin - his arms, shoulders, legs, and tail.

 

Four seconds.

 

The remaining blades gathered around Byakuya, creating a blazing, white Reiatsu around him and his single blade he held.

 

Five seconds.

 

"Shuukei. Hakuteiken." were the last words the Segunda Espada heard as Byakuya, scarce more than a shining white streak, flew clean through his body, neatly cutting what was left of the arrancar in half.

 

Six seconds. And then another four before the shocked Arrancar had realized what happened, only noticing when the two pieces of his body finally fell away from each other.

 

Shinging, white cherry petals drifted through the air of the aftermath of Kuchiki Byakuya's most lethal technique, before softly disappearing as the Captain sealed his Bankai and landed softly on the ground below, finally allowing himself to stoop over and let his wounds catch up with him.

 

"I was careless." he muttered to himself. "The Arrancar are not to be underestimated."

 

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Shina hadn't realized what happened. One moment, Jo was grabbing her blade, giving Shina the go ahead. But the next, there was a rapid pounding on her skull.

 

She fell to the floor, things going black.

 

"Jo..."

 

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"Tactical, huh? That's like Mileya. She likes to trick people and then surprise them by surounding them in her Lluvia Cuatra. Anyway, nice to meet you, Hebi." he responded politely.

 

"Maybe the King will let you take Vandor's place after you get your mask removed - I don't think Vandor is gonna make it, personally. Oh, and we'll be needing to change that name. We arrancar are a proud, Spanish people, you know." he added, not entirely sure himself if he was joking or not.

 

When asked about the formaton of another Hollow, he shrugged. "I felt some kind of Reiatsu nearby, but I didn't pay too much attention to it. I'm sorry."

[Guest]

"Trust me, I already figured as much and prepared for such." Hebi was more concerned about what he would have to do to become a Arrancar then actually having to change his name or if his power would be enough. "So where are we going anyways?"

 

OOC: Yeah short post, not much to really post til we head to SS

[Zexaeon]

Gran smirked. 'We're going to Seireitei. I can open up the gate at any time, I'm just speeding around to make sure the Shinigami can't follow me. But, I guess now is fine." he answered, opening his mouth and firing what appeared to be a cero - however, its Spiritual Density was different from that of a typical cero, and it didn't seem to hold any direct offensive power.

 

The cero connected with empty air, and after a moment, a hole had been ripped open. "In we go." Gra announced as he flew into said hole, the thing closing behind him.

 

"We're going through the passage now." Gran explained as the two were surrounded in a blue, swirling tunnel. "When we get there, I'll introduce you to Lucas, who can take you to the king. I'm not high enough rank to have an audience with him."

[Dad]

Kiron stood watching as Vandor was ruthlessly shredded. "I'm not in shock," he said, "and I'll see to it that his name is forever meaningless." Kiron turned to face Sougyoku Hill, where he instantly appeared. When he arrived, Onie was still in the blackened trap, where he had actually managed to complete the simple task of enduring one-hundred hollow.

 

"Congratulations Shinigami," he called out as Onie attempted to escape. Kiron snapped his fingers, and the opening Garganta was shut down immediately. "Because of the path you have chosen, I cannot allow you to return. Your fate is sealed. As is your next task. Behold."

 

Kiron again snapped his fingers, and Onie was lifted out of the black pit. Behind him, six shinigami were bounded in chains, and in their hands, a golden key.

 

"This is the test of intelligence, Shinigami. You have but one chance to choose the right key-holder, and pass onto your next test. Should you fail, your gate will lead you to Hell, where you will be left to burn," he said waving his hand. As he did so, a black door appeared behind the bounded Shinigami, who's backs faced Onie.

 

"Forever." The bounded Shinigami turned to see Onie, and their faces would normally not be believed. Kuchiki Byakuya, Zaraki Kenpachi, Kurosaki Ichigo, Madarame Ikkaku, Rangiku Matsumoto, and Shiro Sunsuei were all there! Tied and helplessly bounded!

 

What Onie did not know was, these were not actually his friends. These were generated Shifter Hollow that were able to take form of any person ever to have been seen. And apparently, they had enough information to acquire the faces and exact features of each of those people. Who held the key? Onie would have to study each and every one of his "friends" to make his way.

 

Kiron nodded. "Let it begin," he said, and at that, the Shinigami were unbounded, and each set off to a different location. Only one remained at Sougyoku Hill: Kurosaki Ichigo. What would he tell Onie?

 

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Zaraki cheered loudly in the night. "Way to go Kuchiki!" Yoruichi laughed in glee as the 6th Squadron Commander had successfully defeated the Segunda Espada. "Not bad Byakuya," she said winking. She would see to it that his injuries were treated right away, if he would let her.

 

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Shiro made his way downstairs, where Shina, and Sai were knocked out cold. "What?! Jo must have done this." He went over to Shina and placed two fingers on her neck; index and middle. "She still has a pulse." He did the same to Sai, who also had a remaining pulse. "I'll just drag them to the infirmary then." Using his impressive Shunpo, he managed to place them in beds in a matter of seconds.

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Onie,"I wasn't tryign to escape, i waited for so long i decided to go to you myself. Are you saying you will return me to my birth place. the place i was born but never able to live in for long, the soul society saw me as a pure soul so the drug me up to the soul society when i turned 10, but that is another story. if you send me down there it will be a lot easier to become a Vizard. I heard there was a way to do it if my Zanpaktou was destroyed. (he turned to Ichigo.) What do you need to talk to me about."

[Guest]

"So I'm guessing that this -Lucas- is a Espada?" Hebi relaxed as they went through the tunnel to the Seireitei, he was trying to form some sort of strategy so if he had to take tests to prove his powers that he would be prepared. "By the way I'll probably start going by Mateo so if you want to get used to it now go ahead."

[Zexaeon]

"Mateo." Gran tried the sound out on his tongue. "Not bad. Yeah, he's my Espada - the Cuatra. But a lot of the other Espada are afraid of him. Even Vandor was, but, he's probably dead by now. Oh well."

 

Ahead, he could see the light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak. A few moments later, and the two were flying above the ruins of the Seireitei. "Welcome to your new home, Mateo."

[Guest]

Mateo looked around the ruins and wasnt expecting anything better. "Not bad, not bad. Much better then my old home." The snake couldn't help but to notice all the different levels of reitsu around the Seireitei. "So what is the hollow count in this place anyways? I can tell theres a bunch but its still sorta hard to pick out a exact number group or how high a certain hollow's reitsu is.

[Zexaeon]

Gran appeared thoughtful for a bit as he finally landed, setting Mateo down and sealing his wounded Zanpakuto back into its Claymore, once again appearing human as his mask-bracelets clacked together.

 

"I'm not sure. But there's the King, and his son, plus his son's personal guard, then the 10 Espada, each of whom have at least two fraccion, and each of those fraccion can command a small group of Adjuchas - I have about 10 under my command - who in turn can control our armies of Gillian and regular Hollow.

 

So, I guess a lot. Come on, Lucas is this way." he began to lead, heading off to the ruins of the Squad Five Barracks, where the Cuatra Espada and his fraccion claimed living quarters. Up on the Soukyouku, he could still sense spiritual energy raging. "Is Keyonshi still at it up there? Or is it that Shinigami...?" He asked, mostly to himself.

[Guest]

The snake followed Gren towards the squad 5's former headquarters, off to the distance he noticed the rising reitsu and figured it was another case like his own. "So what is your Espada like? Is he like Vandor?" Mateo's head was wandering off to other ideas at rapid speed, like how hes going to Arrancar or what if he isn't strong enough. But the thing that kept on popping up in his head is that Shinigami he made into a Hollow....

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Character's First and Last Name: Desperado Perez

 

Character's Image (a description in writing is acceptable): has a hollow mask that has been broken over his eyes and they are closed (they open releasing a stronger spiritual pressure. He is scrawny but very powerful. he has a 2 on his palm which has a hole because a shinigami stabbed him in the hand

 

Character's Zanpaktou Name: desesperación (Despair in spanish), release= desesperación del gimoteo (whine despair)

 

Character's Statistics: Espada number 2

[Zexaeon]

"What kind...? Well, I suppose he's a nice guy. He looks after Mileya and I. But he's also pretty unfriendly to a lot of people. I guess that's the best way I can describe him." Gran answered with a shrug.

 

He found himself walking through a hole in the wall that served as a door, knocking against the wall to announce his arrival. "Lucas-sama, I'm back." he called. "And I brought someone for you to meet."

[Guest]

Mateo bowed his head at the Espada in front of him, he could tell that if the Hollow wanted to he would flattened the snake Vasto. "My name is Mateo, a new recruit of sorts..."

 

OOC: Short post for the win?

[Dad]

Keyonshi finally climbed down from his sealing chambers, up on Sougyoku, and was to test his strength immediately. "There's no time to waste, my dear Keyonshi." The King led the still staggering Arrancar. "You are not entirely ready to fight the Shinigami, but instead, as proof you are worthy, I will have you in a pit against my best body guard, and most trustworthy servant,"

 

The King led Keyonshi back to his chambers, where they lurked to his private courts. Iniside, it was enormous, like a large, gladiator type battling ground. Thousands had gathered, for it would be a fight to remember. "You will do battle with a captured Shinigami. One whose soul we have reverted to an Arrancar. She's is familiar to her strengths, and will prove to be a worthy opponent." An Arrancar entered, curtsying through the northern gate, with her zanpaktou drawn.

 

"This Keyonshi, is Hita Yunin. And she will prove to be your greatest challenge yet." He grunted, and approached his opponent. Hita held out a hand, and clear reiatsu barriers were placed around the crowd, protecting them from the worse. Hita drew her zanpaktou, and all of Seireitei shook. Her reiatsu was amazing. The only two people standing were the King, and Keyonshi (not including those in the stands). Everyone else was on their knees, bowing at her awesome power.

 

The King winked to her, and she appeared to wink at Keyonshi, but was actually replying to her master. "You may begin," he declared. And at this, both contestants darted forward, and clashed with a violent explosion.

 

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Kiron felt a blast of reiatsu over his shoulder. "It has begun," he said wiping the dust off. "I will say, the girl is powerful, but she still cannot defeat me," he thought to himself.

 

He turned to see Gran Bel returning to their world, with a Vasto Lorde at his sides. He approached, and still he strangely was still a mere Hollow. Why?

 

"Gran Bel. What word is there of Vandor Orutsucho?" He acted surprised. "And how goes your trip to the human world? Have the shinigami been eliminated?" Kiron knew the answer to this, but was only curious as to Gran Bel's mind.

 

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Character's First and Last Name: Desperado Perez

 

Character's Image (a description in writing is acceptable): has a hollow mask that has been broken over his eyes and they are closed (they open releasing a stronger spiritual pressure. He is scrawny but very powerful. he has a 2 on his palm which has a hole because a shinigami stabbed him in the hand

 

Character's Zanpaktou Name: desesperación (Despair in spanish)' date=' release= desesperación del gimoteo (whine despair)

 

Character's Statistics: Espada number 2

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Denied. This is a club only role-play. If you wish to participate, you must first join BLEACH: The Thirteen Squadrons. You may find it under the Clubs and Organizations forum.

[Haitaku]

Sai fell to the floor, eyes ajar, tears flowing from his eyes.

 

"Jo... why?"

[Zexaeon]

EDIT: Gran had halted in his entry into his home when he was hailed by Kiron. He bowed deeply, surprised that the King's son was even aware of the lowly fraccion's name. "My trip didn't go well, sir. We were defeated, and I am almost certain that Vandor has perished. But I brought back this Hollow here - my Espada was going to look him over." he explained, gesturing to the slithering Mateo who had already entered the barracks.

 

"Would you like to watch?" he asked.

 

 

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Lucan Angél looked lazily up at the snake his Fraccion, Gran Bel, had brought before him. He had been quietly enjoying a book he had recently lifted from the realm of the living, and as chance would have it, had just been wondering where his Fraccion had run off to.

 

The Snake had bowed its head at him, which was an odd gesture - not inappropriate, just odd in that he had never seen a giant snake bow at him. His single visible eye then move dover to Gran, and immediately he was on his feet, rushing over to him and placing his hands firmly on his shoulders.

 

"What happened to you?" he asked softly, observing the wounds that covered the Arrancar's body. "Who did this?" Lucas asked again, lifting Gran's face so as to get a better look at the gash on his neck.

 

Mileya was the next to run up, practically throwing herself at Gran. "I didn't think you'd actually go! You shouldn't have gone to the Captain's Den by yourself!" she exclaimed wildly, both her and Lucas fretting over their injured companion.

 

Gran shrugged. "I was bored, so I went to Karakura. I met Vandor there, and we fought a couple of captains. We were defated, but I got away, and found this guy-" he pointed to Mateo, "he's a Vasto Lorde, and I think if he became an Arrancar, he could be Espada-Class."

 

Lucas sighed. "Which two captains were you involved with."

 

"I fought the Head-Captain." Gran answered, shrugging. "But he was way out of my league. I think he was even holding back, and he almost killed me."

 

Lucas glared sternly at Gran Bel. "Don't do this again." he then let go of his shoulders, turning to Kiron, who had entered into the barracks with Gan. "Hello, Kiron, sir." he greeted his superior at last, bowing quickly before turning at last to Mateo.

 

"So you wish to join us? I see no problem with it. After all, Gran went through all that risk for you. I would like for you to thank him. Also, I want you to fully release your Reiatsu, so that I may gauge the strength of it. Do these things, and I will bring you to our king." he explained, somewhat monotonously. The only emotion in his voice had appeared when he mentioned Gran.

 

Clearly, this Espada valued no one else beyond the two who stood behind him.

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=O My previous post was edited to include you, Zaraki.

[Guest]

"I have no problem joining with you guys and showing my full reitsu shouldn't be a problem." Closing his eyes the snake hollow started to amplify his supressed reitsu and gathered it around him. Giant chucks of the ground started to fly up and crashed through the roof, still not breaking the concentration of Mateo. The pressure of his reitsu started to build up more and more as his eyes opened in a flash, causing bigger chunks to rip off the ground. After reaching his max Mateo simply let his reitsu drop down to his usual supressed level. "Is that up to your standards?"

[Dad]

EDIT: OOC: I just caught that Zex, thanks. ;D

 

Kiron nodded as he followed closely beside Gran Bel, and the lowly Vasto Lorde. When they arrived, Lucas was already giving out orders, and questioning Gran Bel. He listened impatiently at the battle at the Hollow Stadium. Kiron was unimpressed. "When you're done, we should attend Keyonshi's battle. You-know-who is his opponent, and unless she has something up her sleeves, she should finish him off quickly." He smirked and vanished.

 

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Keyonshi and Hita struggled furiously with their blades clashed, as Keyonshi finally released the butt of his reiatsu. It was however, not nearly enough to match Hita's. "Oh come on, sugar! You gotta try harder than that!" She gave a kick to his stomach, and whipped her blade at his head. He ducked, as the blade whipped around him and returned to her hand.

 

"Not bad princess. But I think I'll get this--" Hita screamed in horror. "What did you call me, Keyonshi?" she asked calmly, with random mood swings. "Princess?" he asked confused. "Die!" she cried out, lashing at him with amazing speed. Her Sonido palced her directly above his head, where he luckily parried. This is where the climax of the fight began.

 

She rolled over his head and behind him as he parried, and swept him off of his feet, slashing downwards at his torso, but again he parried. "Why are you being so obvious Hita?!" he asked impatiently, cutting at her feet.

 

She gave no response, but instead, blasted him away with an incantation an into the stadium barrier. "Dark Hadou, 99, O--" But her voice was cut off as Keyonshi's loud reiatsu roared and shocked her. "Oh, you want to play now?" She moved in for a closer attack.

[Zexaeon]

While Mateo released his pressure onto the area around him, Gran's eyes widened slightly, and Mileya tripped up for a moment, temporarily losing her footing.

 

"I don't remember it being that strong." Gran muttered. He could still overpower it, but now it was definitely not by much. Maybe a tiny bit.

 

Lucas however, stood unoppressed, as expected. "Well done." he commented when Mateo had let his reiatsu die back down. "It is definitely up to standard. Upon removing your mask, I can see a definite position among the Espada. Exactly where, I can't guess. That would be up to the King. However, you still have not thanked Gran Bel for risking his life in bringing you here." he added, fully intent on refusing Mateo entry based solely on that.

 

"I am waiting."

[Guest]

"Thank you Gran for bringing me here, next time you need a favor just ask, I owe you one." The snake bowed towards Gren to show his thankfulness. "I just hope theres a way to repay you after risking your life to bring me to your allies."

 

OOC: Long post will be coming when the Arrancar tests begin, Might do edits

[Dad]

Kiron stood watching anxiously. Hita bounced left and right with her amazing speed, and Keyonshi's countering maneuvers seemed to wear her down. But was it enough?

 

"I'm done with you Keyonshi!" She leapt high into the air, gripping her zanpaktou with two hands. She pushed all of her reiatsu into her blade, and swept at Keyonshi with a one blow, crushing him instantly. "Very good Hita," Kiron thought to himself. "Very nic--"

 

Hita stood, with a horrid look on her face. "Wha-what?" she asked. Keyonshi got to his feet, with all power in his hands. He grabbed Hita by the throat, as he shattered her zanpaktou. "Goodbye woman. Never again shall your ignorance plague my King. You are weak, and only I am worthy of serving him."

 

Hita turned gravely to her King, who held his head in shame. Keyonshi grabbed his zanpaktou and held it to her chest, pushing it slowly into her. She wailed frantically, as he took his time slicing her into chunks, and finally, burning her remnants to ashes with a cero. "My King," Keyonshi said bowing.

 

The crowd roared with cheers, as Keyonshi was lifted up high. "Congratulations, Keyonshi. You have done well." The King placed his broad hands around Keyonshi's shoulder as they walked and talked.

 

Meanwhile, Kiron stood quietly in the background, waiting for his signal. A glimmer of fire in the now empty stands drew him in, as he used Sonido to step to said position. Hita appraoched with a smile on her face. "A sneaky move, you fox." Kiron commented.

 

Hita blushed. "It is part of my ways after all. You didn't actually think such a weakiling could defeat an Espada did you, Kiron-sama?"

[Zexaeon]

Lucas showed a faint glimmer of a smile at Mateo's seemingly genuine gratitude. Gran just nodded.

 

"I'll keep it mind. Thank you." he stated.

 

Lucas shrugged his shoulders, returning to his standard nanchallant demeanor. "Alright then. You pass." he announced quietly, abruptly grabbing Mateo's long body and slinging the Snake Hollow over his shoulders like some fashion accessory. "Let's go. Mileya, be a dear and treat Gan Bel's wonds."

 

A quick Sonido, and the two were gone.

 

 

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They had arrived just in time to whitness the conclusion of the fight. The conclusion, plus the secret thereafter.

 

As Lucas approached the two of them, his small smirk was back on his face. "As expected...Elena. Always the trickster." he commented on the female Espada's ...unique abilities.

 

"While I'd love to stay and chat, though, I'll be needing to introduce our new candidate to the King.... but if I may ask, sir." Lucas added, looking at Kiron now. "When are you going to do it? The King is unfit to lead, and the company he keeps close is obvious enough indication." Lucas explained, referencing that idiot, Keyonshi. "You already know you have the full support of the entire Espada. Including the members the King doesn't know about." Lucas said with a nod to Hit- er, Elena.

[Guest]

The snake felt weird as he was strapped on like some weird belt like thing...... "So what is the game plan here." The snake wasn't very happy about being worn as a fashion accessory and felt really weird hanging off someone's shoulder. Yet at the same time Mateo was interested at the Espada's words.

[Dad]

Kiron nodded in compliance to Lucas. "In due time my friend. The Shinigami will undoubtedly force their way back into Seireitei, and while my father is dealing with them, he will have little control over his back. The end of his fate will bring about a new rule, and we shall claim victory."

 

Kiron's face had a devilish smile creep across it, as he turned to Elena. "I'll need you to hide out. Keep your reiatsu compressed at all times. Any sign of it could give away our positions, and throw our plans down with the sewage. If necessary, escape outside these walls. But do not be seen." He rubbed her cheek as she nodded and sped away.

 

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Keyonshi was full of pride. He had defeated a great opponent, who was undoubtedly powerful, and developed into an Arrancar. His strength, he felt, was possibly the strongest in all of Seireitei! He was the King's new found body guard, and a great Arrancar. "My King, what are your first orders of me?" He asked bowing.

 

The King chuckled. "Stand up my son. You have no need to bow to me now. I do ask however, that you find my son. I have some questions to ask of him." Keyonshi nodded and sped away to find Kiron. The King, as foolish as he was, was about to give his son the news of his life.

 

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Yoruichi laid Byakuya on an infirmary bed, and laced his wounds with bandages and ointments. They seemed to torch his skin, but his wounds were healing fairly quickly. Orihime was asleep, so she couldn't do much to help. "I've gathered some of Vandor's blood. I can make an antidote for the poison easily. Just lie there and I'll be back," she said.

 

Zaraki approached, grabbing a chair and sitting down next to Byakuya. "You've done well Kuchiki, as always. Thank you. In two days time, we depart for Seireitei. I'll be leaving Yachiru and Matsumoto behind to watch over Urahara-sempai and Korakura. Menwhile, Shiro is on lookout. You can rest."

 

Zaraki put his feet up on a coffee table and watched as Yoruichi came back with a sickly looking vial of black antidote. "It will taste gross, but you have to take it." She held it out, for Byakuya to take.

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Onie,"come on speak up. " Onie was lokking at the Ichigo Hollow.