Compelled Betrayal
Chapter 6 – Ten Ways to Die (Part II)
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The clone frowned, "Kill me, and I will bestow your aspect of death."
"My aspect of death?", I asked. I formed into a martial arts stance, "What's that?"
The clone smiled, and raised my sword at me.
I would make sure that it wouldn't happen again. I would make sure that he would never raise my sword against me
He lunged at me, but I swiftly dodged and landed a blow on his shoulder. It sent the clone far away in the air. He was smiling, and quickly regained balance. He swung the sword, and a gleam of light appeared in a horizontal arc towards me.
It made contact with the ground I had just moved from, and I was surprised to see the fabric of the black room distorted, "What was that?"
"You would do well to learn that ability. After all, you seem incapable of creating your own unique abilities. Llamarada blanca is the name of that brilliant attack.", my clone smiled viciously, " Llamarada blanca, or otherwise known as the white flash requires a substantial amount of energy. It reminisces a bala, but is focused through a blade."
"I can't wait to wrench my sword from your hands and use it on you.", I said cockily. The clone grinned brightly, and charged. I tensed, and dodged multiple blade strikes. He came close, but couldn't match my speed.
The clone seemed annoyed with my agility. He broke from a relentless assault and began using Llamarada blanca from a distance. I used bala to meet each wave of white energy head on. I began moving forward at a steady distance, and made sure that each wave was met with a bala.
Soon I was upon him, and he could not retreat any further. I took advantage of this opportunity, "It's over."
He replied without emotion, "Is it over? Can you kill me? Can you destroy your heart?"
I walked up to the clone, and he swung the sword down on me. I easily caught his hand. My other hand rested on his head. That hand began to charge a cero, and not just any cero. It was a manifestation of 'Gran Rey Cero', and I realized that it would kill him. I answered his question, "I can, and will."
A violent ray came from my hand, it was a cero that had a pink core and a white outer shell. The clone screamed in agony as the cero rend it from existence. When the cero ceased, so was the clone.
I fell back, and took a deep breath, "I won."
"You did. Realization is the first step.", The voice returned, and put me on edge. I immediately stoop back up and prepared for another wave.
"Relax. You're done. You have at least conquered fear to a certain level. I believe that you are worthy of a heart.", The voice seemed to slowly fade, "Remember to protect those close to you, sacrifice."
"Sacrifice? What are you talking about?", I asked. I received no reply. Though I noticed the darkness subside slowly.
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"What does it mean?", I asked. Soon the darkness subsided, and I recognized where I was. Barely.
The whole canyon was a complete mess, and in the distance, I saw Urahara gasping for breath. His sword was drawn, and there was signs of use.
I noticed Tessai had a powerful barrier at the entrance to the Urahara shop.
"What the hell is going on Urahara?", I asked.
"Vega.... Is that you?", Urahara winced in pain. A large gash was implanted on his leg. It seemed like the espada had attacked or something.
"Yeah, what are you talking about? Of course it's me dumbass!", I didn't realized it right now, but I had attacked Urahara while I was in the black mindscape.
"So you weren't conscious. This seemed a little too familiar...", Urahara mused. I was interested to hear all about it, "I realize that something went down here, would you mind filling me in?"
Urahara grinned as Tessai released the barrier and ran over to treat his wounds, "Maybe over a cup of tea."
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Urahara explained to me that I had become a 'shinigami' when I stabbed the doll. He had thrown punches with my for 5 days. Though I had only experienced it for about an hour. After tea time was over Urahara and Tessai grabbed some needed sleep, and I reflected on what had happened.
"Sacrifice, huh?", I spoke aloud. I remembered what Barrigan had taught me about the aspects of death. He had said himself that he was 'Time'. He also bragged about how he was the strongest. Though he never told me what the other espada were. I wondered if they had all gone through what I had to receive power.
When the time came, I would eventually have to fight them anyways. Then I would discover what the 'aspects of death' were all about. Now, I have to prepare. Grimmjow is coming in 2 more days. While Urahara rests, I must prepare. I knew that wherever Grimmjow went, Kufong would be there too. Then I would take what is mine by ending Kufong's life.
It is my reason for living. Sacrifice or not.
Suddenly I felt a presence in the room, "You're that arrancar, aren't you."
Standing at a massive 4'4'' was a certain white haired captain who had come to the Urahara shop for information.
"If it isn't the kid.", I condescended. He was obviously angered, but decided not to attack me for it, "It's Captain Hitsugaya to you."
"Hitsugaya is your name? Alright, I give in. I don't want any trouble Hitsugaya.", I didn't have a bone to pick, so I wasn't going to pick one.
"Not here to trouble you. Urahara has told me everything. I don't fully believe him, but I don't have a choice.", Hitsugaya stared at me with cold eyes, "After all, you know all about the arrancar coming to attack don't you."
"Grimmjow... Yeah I know about him...", It was Hitsugaya's move now. Was he going to ask me for information nicely?
"Tell me more.", the kid ordered. Oh well, I tried, "He's the sixth espada."
"Espada?", Toshiro asked. He obviously wasn't well informed.
"Espada are the equivalent of captain based on what I've seen. There are ten of them, and they are on a whole different level from you, kid.... I mean Hitsugaya.", I grinned sheepishly.
"You place a lot of trust on the abilities of your espada.", Toshiro retorted.
"I don't place it, they make sure we know. There is no way I could beat an espada, and you couldn't beat me."
Hitsugaya groaned, "What is your name again, arrancar?"
"Vega, Ggio Vega. Good to meet you in better circumstances.", I gestured to shake his hand, but he turned me down.
"Are you truly going to fight for us?", Hitsugaya asked. I told him like it is, "I fight for Urahara, and myself. If our enemy remains the same, then I will fight by you. I will never fight for you though."
"Fair enough.", Toshiro was satisfied with my words. I felt like this guy could eventually become my comrade. At least until he became my enemy, "You know, I killed a few of your men."
"They weren't my men. I would have already killed you on spot if you had killed my vice-captain.", Toshiro glanced icy daggers into my soul.
"Great. I'll just avoid anyone with a ten symbol the next time I take a walk in Seireitei.", I wasn't serious, but Toshiro seemed to take it to heart, "I'm just kidding."
Toshiro crossed his arms, "I see, I must go now, but I wish you a safe battle."
"Keep it real kid.", I replied as he left. A vein popped in his head as he walked out of the room. I could swear I heard him curse me.
Two days I would be fighting for my life. In two days I would reveal my new abilities. In two days there was a chance that I might fight Grimmjow. I needed to prepare.
I spent the rest of those two days training my body, mind, soul, and heart.
I would need them to survive.
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A/N – Two Short chapters back to back makes the same thing as a single full chapter. Don't yell at me.
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