With "Not Quite as Planned" reaching its end, it's time to gear up for the sequel! What perils await Ichigo and his friends in the future? You all will have to wait a bit longer to read the actual story, but here's a few teasers to tide you over (or cause you to beg me to hurry up; either one is fine).

And now I am proud present, just arrived from Soul Society, "that announcer guy from the movies", "The Voice of God" himself, Don LaFontaine!

"In a world where a centuries old conspiracy threatens both the Living and the Dead, one young man sacrificed his very humanity to repay a debt."

Ichigo emerges from a cloud of dust in his Resureccion, letting loose a Hollow roar.

"But now, new problems are heading his way."

"We punched Soul Society in its collective nose. And now everyone else with a bone to pick wants to join in the dog pile."

"Ichigo and his friends are going to need every advantage they can get to survive the coming onslaught."

"Let's make this more fair. I'll fight you with both hands and my tail tied behind my back."

"…"

"This June…"

"Ah, summer vacation…"

"I highly doubt evil will take a break so we can enjoy ourselves…"

"I can dream, can't I?

"Get ready for thrills."

Quick succession of images showing the Defenders of Karakura clashing with Arrancar, Shinigami, filler villains, and movie baddies.

"Chills."

Rukia collapses on the ground, screaming in pain as her hair turns white and her skin darkens.

"Laughs."

Ichigo and company collapse on the ground, laughing hysterically.

"And… romance?

"Just walk up and say you want him to bone you."

"What does it take to make you shut up?"

"Seriously. Get laid. You really need it."

"Remember, when the chips are down, trust your family."

Ichigo and Isshin stand back-to-back, Zanpakuto drawn and ready.

"Trust your allies."

The Vizard appear, ready to fight.

"Trust your friends."

"We're behind you one hundred percent!"

"Make that ninety-five percent in my case."

"And above all else…"

Ichigo sweeps his cleaver around, holding the blade straight out in front of him.

"Trust…"

The black hilt-wrap winds its way up Ichigo's arm.

"Your…"

"Resureccion: Segunda Etapa!"

"Instincts!"

The screen goes white as Ichigo's reiatsu explodes. The howl of a Hollow fills the air.

NQaP Season II: Still Not Going as Planned

"You know, eventually we'll learn to quit trying to plan things out…"

June 2012

What do you think? Are you salivating in anticipation?

Disclaimer: As with NQaP, it's entirely possible the scenes I've come up with now may not make it into the fic (Trailers Always Lie). Just keep that in mind please.