Empress of Darkness

The Encounter and Transformation

It has been two and half week since Skullak and his fraccion when out to find this powerful Vasto Lorde. They did encounter powerful Adjushes, but didn't bother doing anything with them. Find Vasto Lordes were very hard to find, but they were not impossible to find.

After another hour, Skullak started to sense an unusual spiritual pressure. To many others they won't be about to detect it even with Prequisa, but the top five Espada could sense it. So Skullak led his fraccion to where this interesting spiritual pressure was coming form.

Skullak and his fraccion were now in front of a high sand hill. Skullak held his hand up to show that his fraccion should stay where they were and Skullak walked forward. He looked around then said, "You can come out of hide, I sense that you here."

Then a female laugh was hear and said, "I'm very impressed. You're the first thing to ever detect me." Then the night itself looked like if it was moving by itself and form to shape. This made Skullak eyes widen a bit because standing before him was the Vasto Lorde they were searching for.

It was definitely female by the shape and looks of her. The Vasto Lorde to the form of a black horse-like Pegasus. She had silver hooves and big black feathered wings. She wore light blue armor over her chest and lower part of her body. In the center of her armor was a crescent moon emblem. She a long dark blue hair that almost like the night. She wore a light blue helmet and has aqua colored eyes.

Skullak looked surprised by her appearance and how much spiritaul pressure she was giving off, which was almost close to his own. Skullak's fraccions took several steps back not wanting to be notes.

"Well, another one of you thing dare to trespass in my domain," said the female Vasto Lorde. Skullak looked at her confused and said, "Your domain? So you don't even know where you trust are." "Why should I?" she said. "My power of the night in now end and I the rule of the night of this world." Skullak smirked then said, "A rule without know where he or she rule don't sound like one to me." "Oh and you now?" she ask.

"Of course," said Skullak. "This is Hueco Mundo the world of Hollow. You can say we are the creatures of the night." "Interesting," she said. "Tell me more about this hollows." "Well, first are the Menos, which are basically normal hollow, then there are the three level of Menos," said Skullak. "First are the Gillians as known as Menos Grandes are giant creatures with massive spiritual pressure and are basically the foot soldiers of hollows. Next are Adjushes, which come in different forms and level of power. Last are the Vasto Lorde the most powerful of hollows and have a humanoid form, which you are."

Very interesting," she said. "So you are also a Vasto Lorde too?" "Yes, and No," said Skullak. "I'm an Arrancar a hollow who remove his mask and a gain Soul Reaper powers." "How do one become an Arrancar," she asked. Skullak held his hand up with three fingers pointed up. "There are three ways for a hollow to become an Arrancar. A hollow can remove its mask on its own, but it is very dangerous and only a few were able to do it. The next is by the Crystalline Grove a legendary tree. Lastly is by the Hogyoku a powerful object the can make hollow into arrancar, which is why I'm here. My Lord Sosuke Aizen is a very powerful man and has seen interest in you and your powers."

"So what is in it for me?" she asked. "Well, you'll become an Arrancar and become stronger," said Skullak. " All you need to do is swear your loyal to Lord Aizen and join the ranks of the Arrancar Army." "So what rank are you?" she asked. "I'm an Espada, one of the eleven most powerful Arrancar in Las Noche the night palace," said Skullak. "Our rank go for zero to ten. Zero being the most powerful and ten being the weakest."

When she hear palace, her eyes lit up and become interest. "Interesting, so what number are you?" she asked. Skullak pull down the collar of his jacket and reveal his number one tattoo on the front right side on his neck. "I'm the Primera Espada, Skullak Tuma." "Hmm, very interesting," she said. "So you're the second strongest," and Skullak nodded.

She then turn to look at Skullak's fraccion and ask, "So who are those other arrancars over there?" "They are Numeros, arrancar created by the Hogyoku," said Skullak. "They all also have numbers for 11 to 99 for being created as arrancar. 11 being the oldest and 99 the youngest. Us Espada can pick as many Numberos to serve under us and they are called Fraccion. Also I would like to know you name, if you don't mind."

The female Vasto Lorde thought it over a bit and said, "Fine I'll join you and give you name if you can beat me in battle." Skullak sigh and said, "Very well. I'm one that don't like fighting women, but..." before Skullak could said any more the Vasto Lorde impale her right hand throw Skullak's right side of his chest.

"How sad, I was hoping you would be strong like you said," she said. "I'm a bit disappoint thought someone rank would put up a fight, but sad you were no match against me. You were quite handsome, but this is your end." Skullak fell to his knee and cough up blood. "Damn it!" he said and hung his head down dead.

The Vasto Lorde lick the blood form her hand. She turn to the fraccion and was surprised that they didn't looked worried at all. She was about to ask why, but she felt a blade press against her neck. She turn her head to see who was behind her and to her surprise it was Skullak alive and unharmed. She look that the body she kill and saw it faded away.

Impossible!" she yelled. "How did you do that?" "Falsa Muerta, a signature ability of my that allows me to fake my death by creating an illusion," asked Skullak. "Look like I win." The Vasto Lorde sigh in defeated and said, "Very well, you beat me so I guess I'll join with you." Skullak nodded to her and his fraccion, then she said, Also you said you want to know my name right?" Skullak nodded and said, "Yes I would."

"My name is Luna Pesadilla ," she said. "Skullak was think about it and said, "Hmm Moon Nightmare, that an interesting name, but I'm not one who judges others." Luna smile a little thinking this Skullak person wasn't going to be bad at all. "Now then get follow be please," said Skullak and Luna nodded.

"Before we go I need to ask if you now how to use Sonido?" asked Skullak. "Sonido?" ask Luna confused. "It a high speed move that us Arrancar and Hollows use," answered Skullak. Luna thought for a moment and said," So that what its called. Then yes I can use Sonido." Skullak nodded and said, Follow me," and sonido away. Luna did the same and followed Skullak. Both Ggio and Findor did too following their leader. Aisslinger was about to, but Demoura said, "Aisslinger some help." Aisslinger sighed and said, "You really need to learn how to do sonido Demoura." He grab his partner arm and sonido off following their leader.

Using sonido to travel it took the group about five hours to make it back to Las Noches. When Luna saw Las Noches, her eyes sparkled because she was going to have it as her future palace.

Went they made it to the main gate of Las Noches Skullak stopped and closed his eyes. 'Aaroniero can you hear me,' thought Skullak. 'Yes, I can Skullak,' thought the 9th Espada. 'Good to hear you again.' 'Yes, the mission was a success and I want you to contact everyone to met into the throne room,' thought Skullak. 'Very well, we shall do that,' replay Arroniero. Skullak open his eyes and said, "Please follow me," and Skullak, Luna and his fraccions enter Las Noches.

When they entered Las Noches, Luna surprised about the sunlight as the dome of the palace. She felt a bit dizzy at first, but was able to snap out of it. Skullak also notes the Luna's spiritual pressure had deceased quite a bit. Skullak theorized that Luna was tell that her power did come of the darkness of the night and sunlight was a weakest to her, which would help control her if she try something.

The six made their way farther into Las Noches until they made it into the throne room. When they enter all the Espada were there with their fraccion. They were line up on both side of the room, except there was an empty spot for where Skullak would stand. Also a few other non-Espada members like Szayel and Rudobon were there. Of courses Aizen was sitting on his throne with a calm smile on his face and both Gin and Tosen standing by his side.

Skullak and his fraccion stood before Aizen bowing and he said, "Lord Aizen, we have return for a successful mission." "I can see that," said Aizen. "Very impressive like alway Skullak. You once again have shown why you the Primera."

"So your this Aizen person," said Luna with her arms cross. "I am!" answered Aizen. "Lord Aizen aloud me to introduction," said Skullak. Aizen nodded and said, "Very well!" "Thank. Anyway aloud my to introduce Luna Pesadilla to everyone!" Luna had her hands on her hips and didn't look impress about everyone right now.

"Anyway, you got to meet Lord Sosuke Aizen our leader," said Skullak. "Stand next to him are his fellow Soul Reapers and high officer Kaname Tosen and Gin Ichimaru." Luna thought Tosen didn't look interesting, but Gin did interests her a bit.

"Now let my introduce the Espada and their fraccions," said Skullak. "First is Zero Espada, Coyote Starrk and his little 'sister' Lilynette Gingerback." Starrk gave a quick wave, while Lilynette acted like her usually hyper self. Luna though Starrk looked Ok, while Lilynette looked cute.

"I've already introduce my Skullak Tuma as the 1st Espada, but not my fraccions yet. Please meet Aisslinger Wernarr, Demoura Zodd, Findor Carius, and Ggio Vega." Luna thought Skullak was impress and his fraccion did look quite good looking expect for the tall dumb looking guy. "Well, I have to said that you fraccion are quite good looking," said Luna. "All expect of the dumb looking tall guy." What did you call me!" yell Demoura maddly. "Calm yourself," said Aisslinger. "She out of your league and get ignore her." Demoura nodded, but was still mad. Skullak also didn't like her being rude to his fraccion.

"Anyway, next is the 2nd Espada, his Majesty Baraggan Luisenbarn the King of Hueco Mundo," said Skullak. "His fraccions are Avirama Redder, Choe Neng Poww, Nirgge Parduoc, Aldegor, Menis, and Lance Tiburon." Luna looked at Baraggan, then started laughing. "You mean he the King," she said still laughing. Baraggan glared at her and ask, "How do you think its funny for me being the King?" "Because you an old man and I can't really see how some one like you can rule," answered Luna.

Baraggan became enrage and his fraccion were mad too, but before they did anything Skullak step in. "You should definitely not underestimate Lord Baraggan's powers," said Skullak. "Ok then if he this so powerful King what isn't he the most powerful and leader of the Espada?" ask Luna. "Because Starrk his strongest, but his not a leader," said Skullak. "While myself I might be slightly weaker then Lord Baraggan, but I'm extremely loyal to him and I'm a master tactician, with make me the bet to leader." Fine whatever." said Luna.

"Next is the 3rd Espada, Tia Harribel," said Skullak. "Then there's Rey Tiburon a very good friend of Tia and her fraccions are Emilou Apacci, Franceska Mila Rose, Cyan Sung-sun, and Tia's adoptive son Sheelal Harribel." Luna saw Sheelal hiding behind Tia because he was a bit frighten because how fearsome she was and Luna smirked about it.

"How amusing, you might be the most powerful women in the Espada, but you son looks weak if he's scared of me," said Luna. Harribel narrow her eye and didn't look happy. Her fraccions also were mad at her calling their young brother figure weak. "You shouldn't underestimate my son's power," said Tia. "He might be kind and shy, but his power is in level with the Espada. So you shouldn't look down on him." Tia wrapped her arm about his son and her fraccion stood close by their brother wanting to protect him, but this didn't amuse Luna at all.

"Anyway, next is the 4th Espada, Ulquiorra Cifer," said Skullak. "Also meet his partner Yammy Llargo." Luna though Ulquiorra looked quite handsome. " Hmm, I have to say that you quite good looking," said Luna winking at Ulquiorra. As for the 4th, he was unfazed to this.

"Next is the 5th, Espada Nelliel Tu Odelschwank," said Skullak. "Her fraccions are Charlotte Chuhlhourne, Pesche Guatiche, Dondochakka Birstanne, and Tesla Lindocruz." For some reason Luna felt like she wasn't going like her some reason. As for his fraccions they all looked wield, well except of for Tesla who quite cute.

"Next is the 6th, Espada Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez," said Skullak. "His fraccions are Shawlong Kufang, Edrad Liones, Nakkem Grindina, and Yylfordt Granz, and Di Roy Linker." For Luna, she thought Grimmjow was very good looking and handsome. His fraccions were Ok, but Yylfordt was the only handsome one. "I have to said you and you blond friend for your are quite handsome and good looking," she said winking. Grimmjow grinned and Yylfordt too, which made his fellow fraccion roll their eyes. Unfortunately, Nelliel was glaring at her not liking how she was talking about his boyfriend and Menoly was the same not liking that he new girl was talking about her boyfriend.

"Next is the 7th Espada, Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio and his single fraccion Fran Santonio," said Skullak. For Luna, she was having a hard time understanding Dordoni name and he looks wield, though his fraccion Fran don't look quite good looking.

"Next are the 8th and 9th Espada, Gantenbainne Mosqueda and Aaroniero Arruruerie," said Skullak. Luna though Gantenbainne looked Ok, but Aaroniero creeped her out.

"Lastly is the 10th Espada, my beloved Cirucci Sanderwicci," said Skullak sweetly to his love and Cirucci blushed happy. "Her fraccions are Loly Aivirrne, Menoly Mallia, Ying and Yang Tachibana," To Luna, her fraccion looked Ok, but for Cirucci herself there was something about her that Luna didn't like.

"Also let me introduce a few others," said Skullak. "First is Szayel Aporro Granz, Yylfordt's younger brother and the head of the Science and Research Department of Las Noches. Another is Rudobon Chelute, Captain of the Exequias the Execution Squad that keep the peace around here." To Luna for some reason she thought Szayel was really handsome maybe because of the pink hair. As for Rudobon, she was neutral to him.

"Now that introduction are out of the way," said Aizen. "Will you join us ?" Luna thought for a minute think thing might be fun and interesting. She nodded and said, "Very well I will join." Aizen nodded and said, Then please follow me." As he got out of him throne and everyone followed him.

An hour later, everyone was in a room with Aizen standing in the center of the room with the Hogyoku in his hand. Luna was banged up in the center of the room to. "Now then let us begin," said Aizen. He activated the Hogyoku and a bright light covered the whole room. After the light died down Luna was transformed into an Arrancar.

Luna took the form of a beautiful tan woman with an hourglass figure. She still and had aqua colored eyes and long dark blue hair. Her mask remain took the form of a helmet on the back of her head, but was hard to see because her hair covered over it. Next to her was her Zanpakuto. It took the form of a katana with a dark blue handle and a crescent moon shape guard, which was keep in a black sheath.

While Luna was looking over herself, most he guys in the in the room were drooling or have a nose bleed, but Luna didn't notes them. Luna then saw her sword and pick it up and exams it. "So what is this?" she asked. "That is your Zanpakuto," said Skullak, but kept his eyes off her. "When us Hollows become Arrancar our power in seal into a sword or some type of weapon. When we release our Zanpakuto we take on our true form and use our true powers."

"Very interesting," said Luna, but she didn't like how Skullak wasn't looking at her. "Do you have a problem?" she asked. "Why are you not looking at me!" "Well, it just your ...umm not wearing clothes." said Skullak will blushing. "Clothes?" said Luna confused. "Yes, all of us wear uniforms to look civilize," said Skullak.

"Very well, then take me to where I can get a uniform," said Luna. Skullak face now blush completely red now. Cirucci didn't like how this new girl was order her love to thing and not wearing anything make her more mad. "Umm, how about you ask you of the other women her to do the for you," said Skullak nervously.

"Very well," said Luna turning to the other women. "Which one of you will take me to get a uniform?" Many of the women didn't like or what to help her, mostly Cirucci and Harribel didn't. Then Nelliel step forward and said, "I will do it." Luna nodded and follow her. Several of the guys in the room were still looking at her, but before Luna left she turn and glare at everyone. The guys looked away in fear because Luna might look good, but she was still scary.

Nelliel took Luna to the dressing room, where she left Luna to some she would like to wear. After 30 minutes Luna found something she liked. She wore a standard shirt, but customized with shoulder length sleeves and a v-neck. Her wore a pair of knee length pant with a slash to hope her Zanpakuto and standard arrancar shoes. She was looking at herself in a mirror and thought look good.

When Luna exit the room, she saw Skullak waiting for her. "Hmm you look nice," said Skullak. "Anyway please follow me." Luna nodded and followed. After a few minutes, Skullak led Luna to a room and said, "Is will be your room you will live." Luna enter and was a bit impressed. It was a nice looking room with everything she would need.

When Skullak left to leave Luna alone. Luna thought it might be interesting to stay here and see how thing will turn out.

There you go. Hope you like it and how I got Nightmare Moon to join in. So please review and tell me what you think.