One tentative step..

Two tentative steps...

And another...

A low guttural growl sliced through the serene essence of the amicable village. The scent of decaying flesh and the rupture of frail bones. An insatiable yearning for the lavish rutilant liquid that coursed through succulent veins. A corroded psyche inhibiting all rational thought, uselessly floating in a tenuous cranium. Dislocated limbs, dangling carelessly from the shattered remains of what was once a thriving creature. Savage apparitions ambling through the arteries of Soul Society, disrupting the peace and sanctity. A shriek signaled the beginning of the carnage that was destined to come.

"Hey Ichigo..Did you hear something?" Renji questioned before slurping up the remains of the Ramen him and Ichigo were currently enjoying.

"What?" A stray noodle dangled from the corner of the gingers mouth.

"I swear I just heard someone scream,"

"Right.."

"I-"

"RUN!" Within an instant the quaint village careened into pure madness.

"What's going on?" Ichigo tried asking the panicking villagers, but on more shrieks were returned. Bounding on top of a nearby building with Renji in tow, Ichigo noticed a rather larger gathering of "people" in the distance. Wanting to get a closer look flash stepping closer to the scene, they noted the irregular walking patterns of the group.

"What's wrong with them?" Ichigo asked a clueless Renji, as the exchanged worried glances. Behind them a Senkaimon opened, revealing a distressed Rukia and Byakuya.

"Earth and Soul Society are being overrun by zombies.."