Ch. 1

Old Enemies, New Friends

Goku rolled around, desperately trying to fall asleep. He looked over at the clock, which read 3A.M. Goku then got out of bed.

Chichi, "Can't sleep?"

Goku, "Nope. I'm going to fly for a little bit."

Chichi, "Have fun."

Goku, "Thanks."
Goku then walked out of the house and flew outside. He never got tired of this feeling. He loved the breeze flowing through his hair. He loved the cold air against his face. In a few minutes, Goku was flying over Karakura town. The Z Warrior saw someone running away from something, but he couldn't tell what it was. He then landed next to Tatsuki.

Goku, "What are you running from?"

Tatsuki, "Can't you see that thing?"

He could make out the faint line of a monster.

Goku, "Get out of here!"

Tatsuki, "You really think you can handle it?'

The monster punched Goku through the air. In a few seconds, he was able to hold his footing. Tatsuki watched stunned, as Goku hovered in the air.

"Never mind, I'm sure you'll be fine", she said as she ran off.

Goku saw the monster throw another punch. He managed to dodge it and flew higher.

Goku, "Kamehameha!"

The powerful blast of energy killed the hollow. Goku tried searching for Tatsuki, but he couldn't find her. He decided to drop the search and flew back home.

Ichigo, Chad, Uryu, and Orihime were eating on top of the school roof. Ichigo was staring at the school grounds. He had been quieter than usual. He couldn't stop thinking about that person who killed the hollow. Ichigo was going after it, but then the guy with crazy hair was able to kill it. He couldn't believe how much energy that attack had. Uryu then came up to him.

Uryu, "Your being awfully quiet."

Ichigo, "It was a long night. I was going to kill a hollow, but then someone else did."

Uryu, "Who?"

Ichigo, "I'm not sure. He wasn't a Soul Reaper or a Visored."

Uyru, "Was it Rukia's replacement?"

Ichigo, "No. This guy never even used a sword."

Uryu, "That's weird. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about."

Just then, Renji came onto the roof. He was in his Soul Reaper uniform. Ichigo and Uryu fell to the ground from Renji's surprised entrance.

Ichigo pointed his finger at him, "You could've given us a warning!"

"No time. A few days ago, Research and Development tracked an unusual amount of hollows. Captain Hitsugaya, Lt. Mutsumoto, Ikkaku, and Yumichika have already received orders."

Ichigo puts a Soul Candy in his mouth and turns into a Soul Reaper. Kon soon appears.

Ichigo, "Stay out of trouble."

Kon, "You know me."

Ichigo, "That's what I'm afraid of."

Renji, "Let's go."

Ichigo, "Where are we going?"

Renji, "The hollows have been appearing in three areas. One is in West City, the second area is in the middle of no where. We're going to a place in the mountains called 439 East District."

Ichigo, "Sounds good to me."

Meanwhile, Goten was sitting on Nimbus when he saw the outline of a huge winged creature. After a few seconds, he could see the monster. He jumped off Nimbus, and began flying away.

However, the huge creature kept up with him. A few more creatures were closing in on him. He stopped flying, and hovered in the air. Two balls of blue energy formed in his hands, which he flung at the monsters. One by one, they began vaporizing into the air. At the last second, he saw a hollow swoop from above. Right when he thought he was going to be eaten, he heard Gohan's voice.

"Kamehameha!"

The creature was instantly killed. Gohan flew next to his younger brother.

Gohan, "You all right?"

Goten, "I'll be fine. What were those things?"

Gohan, "I'm not sure, let's go home."

The two Saiyans picked up their speed and arrived home. Meanwhile, in West City, Trunks was walking around outside.

Trunks, "I'm so bored. I wish Goten was here. Then, I could beat him up."

He looked up at Capsule Corp and saw Ikkaku holding his sword. Trunk jumped onto the roof and sat next to him.

Ikkaku, "How did he do that?", he said to himself.

Trunks, "All Saiyans can fly."

Ikkaku, "What's a Saiyan? Even more, how can you see me?"

Trunks, "Of course I can see you. Why wouldn't I?"

Ikkaku, "Well... Uh... Never mind, I don't feel like explaining."

Trunks, "Let me guess, you're not a Saiyan."

Ikkaku, "Nope."

Trunks, "I could tell. Saiyans also have a lot of hair."

Ikkaku, "What was that?"

Ikkaku got up and held his sword at Trunks. Just then, he heard the roar of a hollow.

Ikkaku, "Stay here kid."

Ikkaku started jumping through the air. He looked over and saw Trunks flying right next to him.

Ikkaku, "I thought I told you to stand back."

Trunks, "There's something else you should know about a Saiyan, we can't resist a fight."

Ikkaku, "I think I'm beginning to like you."

The duo arrived at the scene. Several hollows had invaded West City. Yumichika was also there. Trunks was soon surrounded by hollows. They tried to attack him, but he easily dodged their attacks. Ikkaku stood back in disbelief. He couldn't believe that such a young kid had so much power. One by one, Trunks defeated them. Yumichika killed off the rest of the hollows. He then turned to Ikkaku.

"So, if he's not like us, how did he defeat them?"

Ikkaku, "Good question."

Trunks, "Told you I could do it."

Suddenly, a huge hole ripped in the sky. A Menos Grande was coming through. The group was about to go after it when they saw Vegeta flying towards the monster. The Menos fired a Cero at him, but he easily deflected it. They saw Vegeta fire a two fingered energy blast at the Menos, which killed it. He turned and saw Trunks and the others and flew towards them.

Trunks, "Hey, Dad."

Vegeta, "Who are these clowns? I thought Halloween was over."

Ikkaku, "Just for that, I'll show you my Hozukimaru."

Yumichika, "Calm down Ikkaku. We all have a lot to talk about." He then turned towards Vegeta, "Can we talk at your place?"

Vegeta, "Follow me, if you can keep up."

Master Roshi was sitting in his long chair taking a nap. A wave rolled over him, which woke him up. Two serpent hollows soon engulfed his eyes. 18 and Krillin saw them and ran out to fight the monsters.

Krillin, "Yikes, those things is huge."

18, "I guess they're not here to read Master Roshi's magazines."

The creatures started to come closer. Several more of them made a circle around the island. Just then, Captain Hitsugaya and Lt. Matsumoto appeared.

Rangiku, "Can you see us?"

Master Roshi, "Definitely."

Rangiku, "You need to get inside. These things are dangerous."

Master Roshi followed her advice without hesitation.

Krillin, "Doesn't sound like a bad idea."

18, "If you do that, you won't get any dinner."

"Fine."

Krillin and his wife flew into the air.

Rangiku, "But how?"

Toshiro, "We'll find out later."

The Soul Reapers took the other side of the island. As Krillin and 18 flew at the their new opponents, the hollows began firing Ceros at them. 18 was able to dodge them, while Krillin put his hands in an x formation. The Cero pushed him back, but was able to deflect it. 18 and Krillin began firing energy blasts at the water hollows. One by one, they went down. Toshiro and Rangiku defeated them just as easily.

However, three more hollows appeared on each side. Krillin and 18 began firing energy blasts, but these hollows regenerated.

Krillin, "Great, now what are we supposed to do?"

Toshiro shouted at them, "Their mask is their weak point! You'll be able to kill it!"

Krillin, "Thanks for the tip!"

18, "Let's finish these ugly things off."

As Krillin began charging a Kamehameha, a tail came out of the water and choked him. Hollow, "This human is mine to eat."

18, "I don't think so."

She then holds her right hand up as several small disks of energy lash out at the tail. The tail then falls off and Krillin is released. He takes a few seconds to catch his breath. 18 then uses a finger beam to kill the hollow.

Krillin has now caught his breath and charges a Kamehameha. The beam has now charged, and he fires it at the next hollow. Krillin, "Kamehameha!" The blast kills the hollow as 18 finished off the last one. Suddenly, a whale hollow appears from the sea.

Its mask has been removed. From the top of its head, a spout of green water appears. Krillin tries to dodge it, but he's too late. He tries to move, but the poison has paralyzed him.

18, "Krillin!"

Rangiku then rushes over to them and catches Krillin as he falls from the sky. Toshiro then raises his sword.

"Rain over the Frozen heavens, Hyorinmaru!"

An ice dragon appears from his sword which crashes into the sea. Before the Arrancar can react, it's already covered in ice. 18 fires an energy blast causing the ice to break apart. No more of the hollow is left after this.

18 and Toshiro jump down on the island. Krillin is in serious condition.

18, "Will he be all right?'

Rangiku, "I'm not sure. That Arrancar's poison was extremely strong. I tried healing him, but nothing seems to work."

18 dropped on one knee as she held her husband's hand. As a tear rolled down her cheek, as Krillin passed away. His spirit came out of his body with a Soul Chain on it.

Krillin, "Uh, guys, what's going on?"

Toshiro, "A Soul Chain. You still feel attached to his world. I will have to send you to the Soul Society."

18, "Can't he just stay here? And what's the Soul Society?"

Toshiro, "That's where we are from. If he says here, these hollows will keep coming back."

Krillin, "I'll be all right. I trust them."

Toshiro used the back of his hilt and placed it on Krillin's forehead. A hell butterfly took his place and flew off.

Toshiro, "We need to talk."

18, "I'll take you to the Lookout. I'm sure the others will be there as well."

Rangiku, "There's more like you?"

18, "Yes, and I'm not even the strongest."

The group then flies off to the Watch Tower.

Back at Goku's house, Gohan and Goten had just arrived. Goku was outside, waiting for them.

Goku, "I've been sensing some weird energy."

Gohan, "Masters have been showing up every where."

Goten, "We kicked their butt."

Goku put his hand on Goten's head, "I'm sure you did son."

Just then, a hole ripped in the sky. Three human Arrancar appeared. The three Arrancar flew to the ground. One of them spoke.

"You will be very useful to our cause."