Mokushi stands over the four of them enjoying his first breath of air. Takai watched in awe at the arrancar who was clearly a vasto lorde. His eyes darted around and swerved as a hand shot out from where his stomach was. He followed the arm back to a grinning arrancar.
"Hmph you're stronger then you look. Unfortunately lord Mokushi doesn't need you two anymore" she said.
"Two" Takai mouthed then his gaze swiveled to Ekirei.
Her eyes were widened as a male arrancar's hand had pierced her chest. She coughed then jerked as he pulled his arm back.
"Ekireiiiiiii!" Takai shouted shun poeing to catch her. He glared at them wanting to tear them apart but he thought better of it. Instead he spun on his toe and shun poed out of sight.
"Should we go after him?" Sendo, the male arrancar asked.
"No. One insect is easy enough to squash under foot. We must first make preparations to defeat the biggest problem. The soul society." Mokushi stated.
"As you wish" they said bowing.
*****
Takai shun poed jumping off the air. Ekirei's low moans of pain were all he could hear. Her blood was pouring from the wound and it was clear that she was dying. He gave one last leap and landed outside the Urahara shop. Urahara watched him descend and watched as he bowed to him over Ekirei.
"Please, save her" he said desperately.
Urahara paused then motioned for him to follow him. He led him into room where he had her lay on a table. Urahara placed a hand over her head then over the wound. His palm glowed slightly as he passed it over her body. He shook his head slowly. Takai gritted his teeth and fell to his knees tears forming in his eyes.
"Ta…kai"
Takai looked up and saw Ekirei trying to talk.
"Takai, what's wrong" she said jokingly. "You used to be tougher then that" Her arm rose as she wiped a tear from his eye. "Boys don't cry" she said softly.
Takai smiled slightly holding her upraised hand. He pressed it to his own head.
"I know but you're worth it" he replied.
She chuckled softly. She brought her arm back and motioned for him to come closer. He leaned his head forward and she whispered something into his ear. His eyes widened at the request.
"Are you sure?" he asked and she nodded. Takai unsheathed his sword holding it at arms length. "Let all those who face you meet death, Karite"
Karite formed its eye wide open. Ekirei's body glowed green and as her soul flew into the scythe. Takai sheathed it and sank to his knees again his shoulders shaking slightly. Urahara nodded leaving him alone.