Fearthescribble – Thanks for the review again. Yeah, I have been trying to include humor, but that won't last for long.
Aoi-Mizu – I wouldn't worry about cliffhangers if I was able to write the story in one chapter. I like to create suspense, but I of course hate making people sit there for months and then get tired of it.
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"Captain Hitsugaya!" Rangiku yelled, as she approached her captain who was prepared to fight. He turned around slowly, but he refused to let down his guard. "Have you heard anything from the Soul Society?" Toshiro asked quickly, hoping backup would soon be on their way. "No sir, but I think it is a mistake to not let Ichigo Kurosaki fight," Rangiku admitted.
"Are you the Captain? No! We're here to protect Kurosaki Ichigo and not to get him killed! Do you understand lieutenant?" Toshiro yelled, as Rangiku flinched from the harshness in his voice. "Yes sir, sorry sir," Rangiku whispered, tears spilling from her eyes. "Rangiku…"
"Let's get this over and done with," Rangiku said, as she pulled out her zanpaktou. Toshiro sighed and he suddenly felt sorry for Rangiku. Why am I so cold hearted? I know she is right, she usually is. But to disobey a direct order? I'm sorry Rangiku, Toshiro thought, as the figures started to approach. "Hmm… so they only send two? That's a bit disappointing."
Toshiro turned to look at the guy in the middle who seemed to be the "leader" or "commander" of the group. He has dark green lines descending from his eyes, as though he was crying. There is a hole at the base of his throat which reminded Toshiro of a hollow, but he knew this was no hollow. "You don't know who we are; do you Toshiro Hitsugaya and Rangiku Matsumoto?"
Rangiku stared, eyes wide, and the people or things in front of them. How did they know her name? But most importantly, how did they know she was here? Only the Soul Society knew were her and Toshiro are, unless …
"You're working for Aizen, aren't you!?" Rangiku yelled, as she gripped her zanpaktou tighter. Toshiro noticed this, and slightly positioned himself closer to her. Maybe it wasn't such a great idea to let Ichigo Kurosaki leave. "I'm Ulquirroa Schiffer and this is Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Yammy Rialgo and Coyote Starrk," Ulquirroa said, as he pointed to each of the men beside him.
"We are Arrancars."
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"HEY LET GO!" Ichigo yelled, as he was taken away from the place where Toshiro and Rangiku were last standing. "Calm down Ichigo!" A familiar voice chirped, before his gripped loosened and Ichigo pushed away from him. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN CALM DOWN!" Ichigo yelled, as he punched the guy in the face.
"I said CALM DOWN!" He yelled, as Ichigo recognized the hat on top of his head. "Mr. Hat and Clogs? What are you doing here?" Ichigo asked, before relaxing. "Well I dragged you away, isn't that obvious?" Mr. Hat and Clogs asked, before quickly continuing.
"Toshiro Hitsugaya asked me, personally, to pull you away just until they can get a better handle on the situation. They knew if you were there, you would automatically pull out your zanpaktou or your ban-kai and you would most probably be dead. You aren't dealing with normal hollow's Ichigo. These are Arrancars."
"What is an Arrancar?" Ichigo asked, as he felt the spiritual pressure of Rangiku and Toshiro increase dramatically. "An Arrancar are hollows which have had their masks almost completely removed and – throughout this process – gained the powers of a Soul Reaper, a more humanoid appearance, as well as strength, speed and intelligence; way beyond the level of a normal hollow."
"So basically you're telling me, that to be careful there going to kick my as*?" Ichigo asked, as he headed back to where Toshiro and Rangiku are. "I don't think you would have to worry about that Ichigo. They would most likely kill you," Mr. Hat and Clogs mumbled to himself before turning to leave.
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As Toshiro was fighting Grimmjow and Coyote, Rangiku was left fighting Ulquiorra and Yammy. Rangiku had been unsuccessful in a numerous times of attacking them, and has ended up badly beaten. Toshiro had noticed this, and tried to fight against all of the Arrancars, but it was too much. Hang in there Rangiku! Toshiro prayed, as his zanpaktou cut Coyote's arm.
"This is going to be easy!" Grimmjow laughed, as he started to attack Toshiro from behind. "Don't be so sure about that!" He heard someone say, as Rangiku sighed in relief. Ichigo had arrived, and it was about time he did.
"Who the hell are you!?" He asked, as he began facing Ichigo. "Ichigo … Ichigo Kurosaki, and I'm going to kick your as*," with that being said, Ichigo pulled out his zanpaktou and began to attack Grimmjow; Toshiro sighed in relief, and started to attack Yammy hoping that Rangiku would be able to handle Ulquiorra.
This continued for five minutes before Ichigo could see the appearance of Uryuu, Chad and Orihime. He yelled at them to get back, but it was too late. Grimmjow had noticed these new arrivals and began to go after them. Ichigo swore to himself and then blocked his path in order to protect his friends. "Leave them alone!" Ichigo yelled, as his spiritual pressure increased.
Before Toshiro and Rangiku had enough time to focus on what was going on, Ulquiorra went after Ichigo as well as Yammy and Coyote. Next thing you know, Ichigo was barely struggling to keep alive.
Will Toshiro and Rangiku be able to help save Ichigo?
Not as many cliff hangers this time; but don't worry, there will be more to come.
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