Bowser Blanchette and Final Destination Studios Presents:
Bleach The 3rd Phantom II: The Phantom of Shadows
Starring:
Matsuri Kudo, Fujimaru Kudo and more
All characters except OCs belong to their respective owners
Pairings: Matsuri/Ichigo
Chapter 1:
Szayel Aporro Grantz, Espada No. 8 smiled in delight. The reports he just read, met his expectations. Szayel turned to the glass chamber to his left. An Arrancar was in the glass chamber. Red liquid enveloped it as it slept. Aizen had specifically asked Szayel to look after this Arrancar. Aizen's reason was unknown, but Szayel knew what it might be.
A few weeks ago...
In the sands of Hueco Mundo, a lone Vasto Lorde had collapsed in the dunes. The figure's mask was a part of a skull covering the top half of his face. Its platinum silver hair was wrapped in a ponytail. It looked like he was ready to meet its fate as it saw what he thought was a man with brown hair wearing a white uniform just like the Arrancar itself.
The figure stared down at the Arrancar was soon slipped into unconscious.
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Present Day...
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Szayel approached Aizen's Throne to make his report about the Arrancar.
"So, Szayel Aporro, what have you to report?" Aizen asked calmly.
"My Lord, the Arrancar's strength is returning to full power. It will be a matter of time until he is ready for battle," The Eighth Espada replied.
"Excellent, please keep me informed for any changes."
Szayel bowed, "I will, My Lord."
Karakura Town- Karakura High School
Ichigo Kurosaki was done with school for the day. He was making his way back home when he saw a blonde-haired girl and a dirty blonde-haired boy walking towards him. Ichigo waved at the two.
"Hey, Ichigo!" the girl called out.
"Hey, Matsuri. Hey Fujimaru," Ichigo responded.
"Hey, Ichigo," Fujimaru said back.
The twin Soul Reapers had been in Ichigo's school ever since the last battle against their former captain and adoptive father, Seigen Suzunami. The twins decided to stay in the World of the Living to see if Aizen had used the artifact, the Shisui Mirror to reincarnate one of the Souls absorbed by the Mirror. The Kudo Twins had been watching for the past few weeks.
The twins looked at Ichigo as he rubbed his left shoulder.
"You heading back home already?" Matsuri Kudo asked.
Ichigo nodded, "Yeah, why?"
"Actually, we came to find you, Urahara wanted everyone here to come to his shop," Fujimaru said.
Ichigo's eyes narrowed, if Urahara found something, it would not fair well with him and his friends. Ichigo and the Kudo Twins all ran towards Urahara's Shop.
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Hueco Mundo
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Szayel watched as the Arrancar in the liquid-filled chamber started to awaken from its slumber. The Eighth Espada knew it was time for his release. He pulled a lever down to drain the red liquid from the chamber, before the glass chamber slid down, allowing the Arrancar to fall down on the ground.
The figure slowly got up as it looked around its surroundings. His gold and silver eyes (left and right eyes respectively.) looking at Szayel.
"Where am I?" the Arrancar asked.
"You are in my lab in the Palace of Las Noches," Szayel replied.
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Szayel escorted the Unknown Arrancar to Lord Aizen. They entered the throne room to see the other nine Espada gathered to see their newest member. The Espada saw the Arrancar while he stared at Aizen himself.
"Welcome to our Palace, Las Noches," Aizen greeted the Arrancar, "Can you tell us your name, comrade?"
"Morpheus, sir," the Arrancar replied.
Aizen smiled as Morpheus introduced himself, "Morpheus, interesting name."
One Espada just scoffed, "What kind of name is that?!"
Everyone turned to see the Fifth Espada, Nnoitora Jiruga chuckling.
"Is there a problem with my name, amigo?" Morpheus asked in annoyance.
Nnoitora laughed, "Your name...it sounds stupid! That name makes you look like a damn pansy!"
Aizen smiled as Morpheus slowly approached Nnoitora. The tall, lanky Espada stared down at the Arrancar.
"You think I'm a pansy, you say?" Morpheus asked pointing at Nnoitora's hood, "What about you? Does that hood get 300 channels or do you use that hood as a spoon?!"
Gin Ichimaru stifled a laugh as the other Espada looked at each other.
"In fact..." Morpheus suddenly plucked out a strand of Nnoitora's black hair, "...I'll show you what this 'pansy' can do!"
"I dare you to try, bastard!" Nnoitora snapped back.
Morpheus smiled as he ate the strand of Nnoitora's hair. As he did, his body began to glow. A bright light enveloped Morpheus as the people around him watched. A few moments later, the light faded. Everyone looked at Morpheus, and they were stunned...
...so was Nnoitora, as he stared at Morpheus at eye level...
...Morpheus had transformed in the Fifth Espada himself!
Aizen smiled, "Well now, it seems he would be perfect for my plan."
Nnoitora stared at his copycat. Morpheus smiled as the Espada looked confused.
"My transforming technique can mimic anybody I want to be. All I need is a copy of their DNA to do so," Morpheus explained, "even if it's a strand of hair."
Nnoitora grunted as he turned around and sat back down.
Aizen smiled as he knew Morpheus would truly be helpful...
...in the destruction of the Soul Society.
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