A.N: Hey everyone, it's good to be back...again. I've gotten the first chapter finished up. This is mainly a buildup chapter to all of the fight scenes that will follow in this story. Seriously, at least 90% of this story is going to be fight scenes. I hope you all enjoy the story knowing that. So...enjoy!
Endgame
Chapter 1: Endgame
History is filled with pivotal points that change one era to another. Mainly, these pivotal points happen in times of war or in countries that have monarchies as government systems. Pivotal points in war happen during a major battle, such as the Invasion of Normandy, or the Crossing of the Delaware River. Pivotal points in monarchies happen when one ruler dies and a new one takes his/her place. That is how eras ended and began in the universe.
It was Benito Muerta's hope that today would be a changing of eras in both ways. There would be a major battle and a ruler would fall. As he watched the Invasion of the Seireitei began, he sensed a familiar spiritual pressure coming towards him. He smiled as Tia Halibel came to his side.
"This is a day that will long be remembered in the annals of history, Tia." He said calmly yet excitedly. "This is the day the Soul Society will fall, and in its place, our world will be built."
Benito sighed happily. "I can already see it. In place of the destroyed Seireitei will be a monument celebrating what we sacrificed to attain peace. And from Hueco Mundo, together, we will rule over the universe."
Halibel nodded. Inwardly, however, she was conflicted. Ever since she had realized how much her lover had changed for the worst, she had become increasingly conflicted about Benito and his ambitions. She still loved the man, but she could not in good conscience support what he was doing anymore. She sincerely hoped that Ichigo Kurosaki made good on his word and defeated Benito, stop his madness, and save everyone.
"What about the humans and the Pluses?" Halibel asked curiously, hoping that there would at least be a good future for them.
Benito smiled at this. "Someone has to remain alive for labor." Benito replied. "The humans also need to be reeducated. They need to understand a few things they've been ignorant about for the longest time."
Halibel looked at Benito. "Is that really necessary? We can keep the Pluses for labor, sure, but can't we just leave the humans out of this?" She asked.
"No!" Benito growled at Halibel. "They're a race that is ignorant to the suffering of others. They need to understand, they need to be brought down to what our level was."
"What about the Soul Reapers?" Halibel still trying to change Benito's mind about something. "We could use them instead of Pluses for labor."
Benito smirked. "Why would I use something that's been wiped from the universe as labor?" He asked rhetorically.
Halibel's eyes widened when she saw that Benito was still committed to genocide. Benito sighed when he saw the look on Halibel's face. "You should go down and support the invasion. I will join you shortly." He said softly.
Halibel nodded and leapt from the Garganta. Benito sighed as an old memory came to mind.
Flashback: A few hundred years ago
A young Benito Muerta looked out at the settlers working in the fields in amazement. Alondra Muerta affectionately patted her beloved little brother on the head. "Do you see, Hermanito?" Alondra asked. "This is the kind of thing that will happen when we achieve our dream."
Benito watched the settlers and noticed the happy looks on their faces. "Why are they so happy, Hermana?" Benito asked.
"They're happy because they are at peace, Hermanito," Alondra told him, "they don't have a care in the world. That is what I want our kind to feel like, Benito."
End Flashback
I was so amazed that such simple creatures were at peace, Benito thought, but now I cannot look at that memory without feeling anger. Humans are ignorant to suffering. They don't deserve to live in peace. We suffered more than they did, so why were they given more peaceful lives than us?
Benito sighed as the destruction continued. "Hermana," he said softly, "you must be angry at me right now. This probably isn't how you wanted things to be. However, your way was not going to work, I see that now. When two opposing forces collided, the only way to stop constant collisions is to completely wipe out one force. That isn't your way, but your way got you killed."
Benito smiled as he exited from the Garganta. "But just watch, Hermana." He continued. "Once I achieve peace, once you see how my actions have perfected the universe, you will understand why I did all this. Once you see that the ends I sought justified the means, you will be proud of me."
"Watch me achieve our dream, Hermana."
Back at the Squad 1 Barracks, Chōjirō Sasakibe ran out to be greeted by several unseated Soul Reapers. "Lt. Sasakibe!" The one at the front called out to him. "What are Head Captain Yamamoto's orders?"
"The orders are simple, protect the Soul Society!" Sasakibe said to him.
"Pair off in teams of four and hunt down the enemy!" Sasakibe continued.
"Yes sir!" Said the Squad 1 Soul Reapers.
The Soul Reapers all dispersed into different places. Sasakibe sighed as he prepared to do the same. This is going to be…destructive. Sasakibe thought grimly. I wonder if I'm going to be forced to use it against them.
In the Squad 4 Barracks, Retsu Unohana sighed as she sipped her tea. "Captain Unohana!" Yasochika Iemura rushed into her room. "We are under attack!"
"Than do what must be done in times of battle." Unohana said softly but sternly. "Prepare the beds for the wounded that will come."
"Uh, yes man."
Iemura ran back out. Unohana looked over at her Zanpakutō. Something tells me, Unohana thought, that I'm going to be using you in this fight.
Byakuya Kuchiki stepped out of the Squad 6 Barracks right before the explosions began. Shūhei Hisagi loyally stood at his side. "This is bad, Captain. What do you think happened back in Hueco Mundo?" He asked.
Byakuya ignored Shūhei's question. However, he was worried about what had happened in Hueco Mundo. Rukia, he thought worriedly, please be safe.
"Shūhei," Byakuya said to his lieutenant, "normally a captain must remain by the lieutenants side, but I'm going to have to ask you to leave my side."
"Sir…"
"Do as I say, Shūhei. We must track down the main members of the army as quick as possible before they do too much damage to the Seireitei."
Shūhei could not argue with Byakuya's logic and nodded. "Understood, Captain Kuchiki." Said Shūhei.
Nanao Ise looked out at the chaos that was beginning to unfold from her captain's office. She turned to her captain, who was getting to his feet. "What are your orders, Captain Kyōraku?" Nanao asked.
"I'm putting you in charge of Squad 8 Nanao. You're giving the orders." Said Shunsui.
This surprised Nanao greatly. "What? Why are you doing this Captain Kyōraku?" She asked.
Shunsui sighed. "This is something that's going to need my full attention. These are the guys that took down Ichigo and Renji after all."
Nanao nodded in understanding. "I know that, Sir, but still…"
Shunsui smiled and patted Nanao's head reassuringly. "Don't be so nervous. You are as smart as you are beautiful Nanao. You'll do a fine job giving the orders while I'm out hunting the higher-ups."
Shunsui's grin turned a bit more mischievous after this. "Although, if you're actually worried about me, I can assure you that I'm gonna be just fine. Thanks for caring though."
Nanao immediately grew flustered at this. "Oh shut up you old pervert!" She screamed, hitting him in the head repeatedly with her book.
Shunsui groaned in pain. "You're so mean, Nanao."
Recovering, Shunsui made his way to the window. "I'm heading out, good luck Nanao."
"Use the door like normal people, Captain!" Nanao screamed at him as he Flash Stepped out of his office.
"Captain Ukitake," Lieutenant Manami Enomoto said, walking into his office, "are you sure you're okay to go out and fight?"
Jūshirō Ukitake smiled at Manami and nodded. "Of course, Manami, I've been feeling much better lately."
"But sir, the stress of this could possibly be detrimental to your body." Manami said worriedly.
Jūshirō's smile widened at this. "I really do appreciate your concern for me, Manami, but I can assure you that I will be just fine." He said.
Manami sighed. "I don't think I'll be able to convince you otherwise anyway…just be careful, Captain Ukitake."
Jūshirō nodded. "You be careful as well, Manami."
Shinji Hirako put on his cap and grabbed Sakanade. "Lisa, Rose, Mashirō, Kensei, you guys ready?"
"Let's do it!" Mashirō shouted excitedly.
"We'll play a melody of power as we stand over the corpses of our enemies." Rose said poetically.
"Jeez," Kensei muttered next to Rose, "no wonder Love always hits you when you say stuff like that."
"Soul Society's gonna owe us another for this one." Lisa pointed out.
Shinji shook his head. "We're not doing this to put anyone in our debt, it's not about that anymore."
"So what is it about, Shinji?" Lisa asked.
Shinji's face took on an uncharacteristically angry look. "These bastards made it personal, and we're not going to let them get away with it."
Everyone remembered 'what happened' to Ichigo and all nodded in agreement. Los Retazos did make it personal, and they were going to pay for doing so.
When Armando Brizna landed in the Seireitei, he was immediately greeted with something that genuinely surprised him. He was in a Squad Barracks already. However, this was not what had surprised him. What surprised him was that he was in the Squad 10 Barracks. Armando grinned evilly when he remembered something about the young Soul Reaper Captain that he had grown to despise ever since their encounter in the Menos Forest. He remembered that Tōshirō Hitsugaya was the captain of Squad 10. Armando then got a wicked idea in his mind. If Tōshirō Hitsugaya returned to the Soul Society, he would be greeted with the sight of his dead subordinates. If he did not return, well, he would be seeing his subordinates and then be tormented with the thought that he failed to return and protect his subordinates. The thought of it excited Armando greatly.
"Halt!" Shouted a Soul Reaper as several Squad 10 Soul Reapers surrounded Armando.
"You talking to me?" Armando said mockingly.
"We have you surrounded, surrender or die!" The Soul Reaper shouted.
Armando cackled at this. "I'll go with C, none of the above." He said, raising his spiritual pressure.
The Soul Reapers all took a step back upon feeling Armando's immense spiritual pressure. The one in the lead regained his courage first. "Don't flee, men!" He shouted. "We are members of Squad 10, we must exterminate the enemy."
This rallied the other Soul Reapers. Screaming war cries, they charged Armando. Armando drew one of his twin Zanpakutō. He leaned back and dodged the first swing and then stabbed forward. Yanking his blade out of the Soul Reapers chest, he swung horizontally and cut the stomach of another Soul Reaper. He parried the strike from the third Soul Reaper and decapitated him. Two charged him at the same time. Armando fired a Bala through the chest of one and then blocked a jab from the second with the flat side of his blade. He fired a second Bala into the other Soul Reaper's head.
"You're all making this too easy," said Armando, "Seireitei will be up in flames by the end of the day at this rate."
The Soul Reapers involuntarily shivered at Armando's frightening personality and power. "Now hurry up and die. I want to draw out your captain."
Meanwhile, Claudia Tentadora twirled her hair as she landed on a roof in the Seireitei. "I wonder," she said to herself, "if I kill enough Soul Reapers, will Benito toss that blonde slut to the side for me? He should know by now that I am much better for him than that whore."
Claudia drew her Zanpakutō. "Well, I won't know unless I actually try. Let's get to the killing than."
With that, Claudia leapt off the roof and decapitated an unsuspecting Soul Reaper. "That's one," she said simply.
Halibel's three Fracciónes, known amongst Los Retazos as the Tres Bestias, landed in a street. "All right than," said Emilou Apacci, "now what's the plan?"
"We stick together until we are in an…appropriate place." Cyan Sun-Sun replied.
"Appropriate place? Just what the hell are you talking about?" Apacci asked.
Franceska Mila Rose scoffed at this. "You idiot," she said, "we need to stick together until we find the perfect place to unleash him on the Soul Reapers."
"Screw you!" Apacci shouted. "Master Halibel is usually the one who comes up with the plans and she gave us no such orders!"
"Master Halibel has been busy," said Sun-Sun, "I'm assuming command until she gives different orders."
"Who the hell put you in charge?" Apacci growled at Sun-Sun.
"I'm the strongest of the three." Sun-Sun said arrogantly.
"Huh? You want to repeat that, Sun-Sun?" Mila Rose asked angrily.
"Gladly, I'm stronger than the both of you. So follow me lead and we will unleash him in the best place to cause destruction for the Soul Reapers." Said Sun-Sun.
"Oh, and what would that place be?" Apacci asked.
Sun-Sun smirked slightly. "Just follow me and I will show you two."
Sun-Sun vanished via Sonido. Mila Rose and Apacci rolled their eyes before they followed her.
Six figures landed on a rooftop. A large, bald, muscular man stood at the head of the group. Fielhombre Guardia looked down at the Soul Reapers who had already surrounded the area. "Pastor," he said, giving an unspoken order.
Pastor Olegario smirked. "You got it," he said before vanishing from everyone's view.
Pastor reappeared behind the Soul Reapers after a few seconds. Then, one by one, each Soul Reaper fell with blood spurting out of several deep injuries. Pastor chuckled at the results of his work. "Pastor certainly lives up to his title." Tesla Lindocruz pointed out.
Fielhombre nodded in agreement. He gave the four Arrancar behind them a brief glance. "We are His Majesty's royal guard, the Royal Fracciónes. We are on a completely different level from the others. Remember that as you eliminate those who stand in the way of His Majesty's ambition."
Everyone, including Pastor, nodded at this. "Now, scatter." Fielhombre ordered.
A.N: With that, the Invasion of the Soul Society is in full swing. The next chapter is a more formal introduction of Benito's Royal Fracciónes. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I hope you enjoy the next.