Bonds that Tie
By
Heartbringer
Summary: [Sequel to The will to protect]Ichigo always has this will to protect those he cared about. Very little few know of this. But what happens when he discovers that the same promise to that someone were to meet in such cruel twist of fate? [UlquiorraXOC not IchiXUlqui.]
Disclaimer: I don't own BLEACH.
A/N: It's here~. The part of the story that I have been itching to type. Enjoy chapter 1 of Bonds that tie.
Chapter 1: Hueco Mundo
White.
That was all she could see. White. The black endless sky with a lone cresent moon contrasted with the white landmarks of Hueco Mundo. One word to describe the place;bleak. As well as lifeless. Well, as about as lifeless as you can expect when the only beings occupying the it were Hollows.
One particular stood on top of the many dunes of the endless desert wasteland. Thw being stuck out like a sore thumb. A Hollow, or to be more specific, a female Vasto Lorde.
The size of the Vasto Lorde was the same as a human, but with features setting her apart from the former. The hollow had bone-like structures that adorned it's body from shoulders to toes. As if like an armor. It didn't stand out as much except from the deep red feather texture looking thing that trailed behind her from the position of her tail bone. Waist length hair of the same color trailed down her back. Those were theonly things that added any color to the creatures entire person. Claw-like hands raised towards its face. The mask that was well known for hollows covered her entire face as it settled halfway to the back of her skull. Only eye holes for the can be seen with no mouth piece. And on stationed on both sides of the mask were naturally carved flower of nine petals.
Deark icy blue eyes once again looked towards the desrt in front of her. "Sand, sand, and more sand." Muttered the Vasto Lorde before it decided to walk in a leisurely pace.
Her hair fluttered as she walked on for who knows how long. Time was irrelevant here. Resting for a bit she did but immediatelly tensed.
Four hollows appeared, sorrouding her. She took the time to asses on what they were. All Vasto Lorde's. No surprise there. Her attackers varied in different forms and sizes. One was that it reminded her with bear-like feature, another was literraly like a centipede, the other a monsterous looking butterfly, and the last was like a deformed gorilla.
Hunger and hostility showed in their glowing eyes. As well as a mad taste for power. Once they consume her that is.
The red headed Vasto Lorde only stood there. Calm. Until she flexed her clawed hands. A low growl emitted from behind her mask.
The timing of these false hoping hollows could not have been better. She was starting to get hungry herself.
Flying instead of treaking for a change was a lot quicker for the red haired Vasto Lorde. This vast desert was testing her patience to the limit. If she recalled, the last time she had eaten to replenish her strength was over several days ago. And she needed the find something soon.
Seeing a change of scenery in the closing horizon the Vasto Lorde was satisfied with her progression. Landing on the many stone ledges on the rocky cliff area, the red headed Vasto Lorde released a sigh. Icy orbs turning towards the the cliff face she began sensing if there were any hollows in the area. Somewhat relaxing the white and red Vasto Lorde found a hidden spot where she could rest. Even if it was a short one. Laying down on her side, back facing the wall, she closed her eyes.
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Ice blue sapphire eyes immediately widened from a sudden spike of riatsu before many of them were fading. Sitting up the female Vasto Lorde felt for the sudden riatsu fluctuation. After a while nothing. But eyes widened from behind her mask as a sudden presence behind her.
Quickly making the distance between her and the enemy. The female obsereved the new comer. The new figure standing solitary upon a higher ledge.
Black wings folded on his back, creating a monstrous silhouette of a demon. Definitely male. His mask covered his entire head with two horns placed on either side, as long black hair flowed from behind. Ashen white skin with a hollow located in his sternum as dark blood-like substance dripped down from it. Dark fur covered his abdomen, traveling down his legs to his clawed feet. His black tail swished lazily as golden yellow eyes from behind the mask observed her movement.
Icy blue eyes noticed blood dripping from the others clawed hands. She guessed that this Vasto Lorde was responsible for slaying the ones she felt earlier.
She tensed as the one before her flxed it's wings. "Who are you?" Asked the red headed Vasto Lorde.
Silence was her reply. Unable to the feeling-the instinct-to fight this one before her, she contained herself. She was not stupid. Feeling the immense riatsu this one held. No doubt that she'll be sent to the reincarnation cycle if she did.
But there was a difference between common curtesy and being blind imbecile.
"I will ask again. Who are you?" She repeated. Expecting another silent reply, but this time the winged Vasto Lorde spoke.
"Ulquiorra Schiffer." He stated. His tail swishing in a more lively movement.
Blinking the female rudely stared at the Vasto Lorde. Mentally shaking her head, she would have to tell her name in return.
"Hana Kurumi."
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TBC
A/N: Well! There you have it. Short, I know. You may have noticed that I changed Hana's name a bit. Also the meeting with Ulquiorra was not a coincidence. But that will be explined in the later chapters. So see you soon.