The first chapter. Note as usual Hawk is the main character and Marcus Nightfall is around. Let's start with the average lives of a Shinigami at the end of the world.

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Hawk's Story: Bleach End War

Chapter 1

Hawk the Wanderer and Marcus Nightfall, two of the three remaining Royal Guards. Hawk had been stationed in the Soul Society after Aizen went Rogue. He was not to interfere with the fight between the Soul Society and Aizen. His job was to make sure Yamamoto survived. He failed his mission.

Marcus on the other hand, showed up during the battle with the Quinceys. The Spirit King gave him his dying declaration to save as many of his fellow Royal Guard as possible. He saved one. Dante the Devil. Don't let the name fool you, he's actually a nice guy. But Marcus feels he failed his mission.

They had just delivered a Metal Badge the Quinceys use to steal Bankai to Kisuke. Now they were sitting on the roof of Hawk's shack drinking and talking.

"God damn it." Hawk sighed, lying back.

"What's your problem?" Marcus asked.

"Why did I have to get attatched to this people?"

"What do you mean?"

"You know me. I can't just sit back and observe people. I've got to know them, befriended them. Now most of them are dead." Hawk explained.

Marcus was quiet for a moment. "Have you told her yet?" He asked

"No." Hawk knew what his vague question meant. When Hawk was stationed in the Soul Society, he befriended Squad 2 Captain Soi Fon. After spending quite a lot of time with her, he developed strong romantic feelings for her. He had planned on telling her after Aizen was defeated.

"You should." Marcus told him.

"It's pointless."

"Why?"

"Here's a scenerio for you. I tell her. She has feelings for me too. Then I die." Hawk said, spelling out his quick yet morbid scenerio. "I don't think she'd be able to handle that."

"What makes you say that?"

"Jeez what's with all the questions?" Hawk snapped.

"I just wanted a little insight." Marcus snapped back.

"Well I'm done talking about this." Hawk jumped down from the roof. He walked along what could have been dubbed a street, looking up at the ceiling. He was thinking about her again. He did that a lot. She was the one constant in his life that still made him smile. Of course looking at the ceiling thinking of her, made it so he wasn't paying attention to who's in front of him.

"Watch where you're going!" He heard from the ground, waking him from his trance.

He looked down to see who was yelling at him. "Oh Soi Fon I'm sorry! Are you okay?" He quickly pulled her back up.

"I'm fine." She snapped, brushing herself off. "But why do I always catch daydreaming?

"I've got a lot on my mind." He told her. He was kind of lying. He was really only thinking about her.

"I see. So how is it out there?" She asked, referring to the sandy world above.

"Dark and cold, nothing's changed."

"I see. I guess that makes it easier, since we're use to it." She said sadly. Hawk wanted to say something to cheer her up, but he couldn't find the words. "Well I'll see you later. I have to go on a run."

"Who's going with you?" He asked. Hawk wasn't concerned as long as someone strong was with her.

"Lady Yoruichi wants me to go alone." She answered nonchalantly.

"What? You can't go alone!"

"Don't worry, Lady Yoruichi wouldn't have asked if she didn't believe in me."

"Hey I believe in you too, but I don't want to risk your safety. I'm going with you." He declared

"Hawk you just can't decide on your own. Lady Yoruichi and Kisuke are in charge of this base, so they determine who goes." She explained to him.

"When have rules ever stopped me?" He questioned.

She sighed. "You have a point. If you listened to the rules, I wouldn't have a best friend." She smiled at him. She liked calling him her best friend. Hawk on the other hand hated it. He wanted more, but wasn't going to ruin what he already had.

"So where are we off to?" He asked.

"Shunsui's base and Kurosaki's base. We need medical supplies from Shunsui. And Kurosaki's group needs more Kido Rifles."

"And how'd did you expect to carry all of these supplies?" He teased.

"With my arms." She answered, not appreciating his joke.

"They don't look very strong to me." He said, continuing to tease her.

He just didn't expect her to punch him in the stomach. He clutch at it in surprise more than in pain. "What was that's about not looking strong?" She questioned.

"Okay, I'll stop." He groaned.

"Good, now let's get moving."

...

Hawk and Soi Fon made their way to the surface. Soi Fon had informed Yoruichi via Kisuke Brand Butterfly that Hawk was going with her. Yoruichi wasn't thrilled, but didn't object.

They traveled quietly, not able to use Flash Step because of the Quincey Patrol. They made it out of the inhabited territory and swiftly made there way to Isshin Kurosaki's base. Hawk was carrying the various supplies Isshin had asked for. They were mostly weapons to arm the stronger humans, but there was also spirit batteries, Spirit Energy Crystals and spirit detectors. Spirit batteries are what they sound like. Batteries that contain spirit particles in order to power lights, water and heat. Spirit Energy Crystals or SECs were used to recharge a Shinigami during or after battle. And spirit detectors spotted Hollows and Quinceys on the surface. They sorted out over time.

Now in the uninhabited territory, Hawk and Soi Fon were able to use Flash Step. This made getting to Isshin's much easier. When they arrived they gave the signal and were let in. They were greeted by Ichigo's friend Sado.

"What's up, Chad?" Hawk greeted.

Sado nodded his head as to say, 'not much.' "Please follow me."

Hawk and Soi Fon followed Sado to Isshin. As they were walking they saw a lot of humans. Most of which were in tattered clothes. Many of those people where women and children. The men were in Isshin's Kido Army. The Kido Rifles they brought were used for just that.

Sado led them to the largest building. It looked like a two story mini-mart. Sado knocked and then entered. Isshin was there to greet them. Him and his partner Ryuken Ishida. Ryuken hated the Quinceys. Juha Bach was the reason he lost his wife. Uryu had been unaware of this and attempted to join the Quinceys. Then Ryuken told him the story of his mother's death. Uryu now teaches Ichigo how to use his Quincey powers.

"Soi Fon, it's good to see you again." Isshin greeted.

"I'd say the same, but you're a pervert." Soi Fon said, reluctantly shaking his hand. This earn a chuckle from Hawk.

"Come on, don't be so mean." Isshin pleaded.

"The truth isn't always nice." Ryuken told him.

"Oi, no one asked you!"

"Back to business." Soi Fon said. "We've brought the supplies you asked for."

"All thirty rifles?"

"Yes."

Hawk placed the large bag on the table in front of them. Isshin looked through them. "Thank you, this will help nicely."

"It was not a problem. But we have other stops, so we must be going."

"Actually you can't?" Ryuken told them.

"Why not?" Soi Fon asked.

"Lately the Quinceys have been patroling this area around now. You should rest and wait."

"How long will this last?" She questioned.

"About four to six hours." Ryuken informed

"Fine, we'll wait." She said with a sigh.

"There's a spare room upstairs if you want to get some sleep." Isshin suggested.

"Oh great sleep. I could use about fifteen hours." Hawk said.

"Five will be plenty." Soi Fon told him. They headed upstairs to the spare room to rest for once.