A/N: You weren't expecting an update so soon, were you? Well, be happy, because it may not happen again for some time xD. Anyway, thank you guys so much for the reviews I've recieved for the first and second chapters! Again, when you are done, please review. I love hearing all of your opinions! So anyway, please enjoy Chapter 3.
Important Note: In chapter two, Tsukihane and Nnoitra call each other brother and sister. Although this is the case, they are NOT related. They just have a relationship akin to that of a brother and sister. I know it's shocking considering how chauvanistic Nnoitra is, but for the sake of my story, Tsukihane is supposed to be like one of the only females, if not the only one, that Nnoitra actually respects.
Important Note 2: You will notice that most of the chapter is underlined and italic. There is a reason for that. You should be able to figure it out at the end of the chapter.
The sands in Hueco Mundo were furiously being blown around the desert that stretched on forever. This was all any hollow had to look forward to; that along with living every day in fear of being eaten. But some hollows, albeit very few, had little to fear.
A vasto lorde with a staff, which seemed to be made from the crystalline structures that grew all around Hueco Mundo, roamed the white-sanded desert in search of many things. At the top of the list, most of the time, was her next meal. But when she had eaten enough to sustain herself, she continued to wander like the nomad she was.
Like the nomads they all were.
The staff the vasto lorde carried continuously dug into the sand as she trudged on. Then just as she took her next step, the staff was being bit on by another hollow.
Another vasto lorde.
The first vasto lorde, who had a mane of white fur as well as a horned skull on her head along with her hollow mask, jumped backwards and landed on her furred talons. Her staff, however, was crushed by the other vasto lorde, who had black hair that only went down to the bottom of his neck and wore what seemed to be samurai armor, although the armor consisted of only a helmet, elaborate shoulder guards, and armor that he wore below the waist.
"Did you really think it would be that easy to devour me?" the furry vasto lorde asked, her eyes narrowed. "As a matter of fact, I didn't consider that you would be able to catch me before it was too late. That was a mistake on my part…" the samurai hollow replied coolly. "I see…" The white-maned hollow carefully scrutinized the other vasto lorde before her. "Perhaps…" she began, picking and choosing her words with great caution, "we can work together…"
"Work together?" the other hollow inquired; the offer had piqued his curiosity. "Yes. I will help you find and subdue hollows to sustain yourself, but you must also do the same for me. If I help you, you must also assist me by helping me find and subdue hollows for me to eat." the female hollow explained, making sure there was no way the other hollow could twist the words for his own purposes, "Do we have a deal?"
The black-haired hollow sighed and extended his hand. "We have a deal…" The female hollow grabbed his hand and shook it with one of her three-clawed ones. She began to lead the way once again.
"Your name?" the samurai hollow asked, his voice monotone. She stopped and turned around, a new staff materializing in her hand. "The shinigami call me 'Bloody Concerto'. You shall learn my name in due time, but for now, call me 'Bloody Concerto'." she told him.
"Bloody Concerto"… a beautiful name for a beautiful and undoubtedly powerful hollow… Her true name undoubtedly emphasizes her beauty even further…The hollow with the mask with the teal tear streaks thought.
"The shinigami's codename for me is 'Requiem' I shall tell you my true name when you tell me yours."
So the two hollows traveled together doing as was agreed upon. With their combined power, they were able to devour a great deal of hollows of the adjuchas class, and even other vasto lordes.
They occasionally stopped for limited amounts of conversation, all of which consisted of Requiem asking how much longer their alliance is going to last. Every conversation started that way and every conversation ended with, "When we can finally drop our guard without fear…"
One day, a huge castle appeared on the horizon. News of what was going on was quickly being learned of. Inevitably, it was going to reach the two traveling hollows.
And it did.
"Bloody Concerto." Requiem said, which stopped his traveling partner in her tracks. "What is it…?" she asked with a sigh. "I… feel as though my place is no longer traveling with you… Las Noches… is calling out to me." Bloody Concerto looked at him while he spoke. She had a strange look about her.
Was it… heartbreak…?
Requiem continued, "We are both very powerful… Yet if we stay as is, the death sentence will continue to loom over our heads. So… I'm going to become one of the arrancar… one of those who have torn off their masks to gain even greater power…" he looked at her. For a moment, his eyes reflected the emotional pain he was feeling within his soul. Then they reflected nothing once more.
Bloody Concerto said nothing but stared at the sand at her feet. "Farewell… Bloody Concerto…" Requiem whispered and began to walk in the direction of the castle.
"No!!!"
Requiem turned around for a moment and found that two long thin arms were embracing him along with a furry mane caressing his chest. "Don't leave me…" Bloody Concerto cried almost silently. "I have to… As painful as it is, I must leave… I'm so sorry… Bloody Concerto…"
"Tsukihane…"
Requiem looked at the hollow that was so lovingly embracing him. "My name is Tsukihane Shishihana…"
"I am Ulquiorra Schiffer…" he replied.
"Please don't go…" Tsukihane pleaded.
"I must…" he insisted.
"I don't want you to leave me…" Tsukihane repeated.
Ulquiorra tilted Tsukihane's head up with one hand and brought his face to hers. He wanted to kiss her, but since they, as hollows, had no lips, he made due and gently licked the mouth area of her mask. Tsukihane followed suit, intertwining her tongue with his, all the while keeping their faces in close proximity. She brought one clawed finger up to Ulquiorra's neck and traced the edge of his hollow hole with it. He closed his eyes and hissed, allowing the warmth of her gentle touch to spread throughout his body. He brought a finger down to her stomach and let his fingertips graze the edge of her hollow hole, which was located just below her ribs and above her navel. Tsukihane's breath caught in her throat as she adjusted to the feeling of his finger on her hollow hole. They both enjoyed the feeling while it lasted. Then they broke apart.
"Will… I ever see you again…?" Tsukihane asked nervously.
Ulquiorra looked at her. "I honestly cannot say, but I shall always hope that we cross paths once more."
Then as he walked away towards the castle, he heard one last thing.
"Ulquiorra… I love you…"
Then without turning back, he painfully said… "I love you too… Tsuki-chan."
Tsukihane woke with a start. She placed her hand on her chest, panting. Oh, God… Ulquiorra… Now I see… Now I understand…
Ulquiorra's eyes shot open. He sat up. It can't be…
Then, simultaneously, they thought,
You're the one I love…