*A/N: My OC's name comes from Bleach: Memories of Nobody. All rights to Tite Kubo!
Chapter One
Earlier that day...
"Due to the recent death of Tres Espada, Tier Harribel, we are in need of a new Espada. If any of you have recommendations," Aizen said, "besides yourself, let me know." He stood and left the table, while Gin and Kaname followed him out of the room. The Espada trickled out, muttering and grumbling about the situation. Last to leave, as per usual, was Cuatro Espada, Ulquiorra Schiffer. He walked to his room, grabbed his zanpakuto, and sonido-ed out of Las Noches.
Murcielago flew over the the pale sands. His bat-winged shadow passed beneath the moon, and then landed at the edge of the Menos Forest. He walked around for a while, and right as he was leaving, a firey spiritual pressure barraged his mind.
"A new Vasto Lorde? How...interesting." The howl of a dying Adhuchas shook him out of his reverie. Murcielago stretched his wings, then flew into the lifeless trees.
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"Oh my, looks like our dear Ulqui-chan got here first," Szayel said, pushing his glasses up his nose.
Nnoitora growled. "I bet we could take that son of-"
Szayel cut him off sharply. "I'm sure there are other fish in the sea. We could always go find Nel Tu-"
"No. Not her. We'll keep looking, okay Szayel?"
"Whatever you say, Nnoi-san."
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This Lorde is close... Ulquiorra thought. Silent as a shadow, he landed on a high branch overlooking a clearing where, down below, he saw a large Adhuchas fighting against a nimble, multicolored Vasto Lorde. The Adhuchas tried to attack, but without warning the Lorde struck. The glint of silver, and then the Adhuchas fell. I believe I have a recommendation...