I know things have been hectic but now we get the showdown building up since the first chapter Ichigo and Rukia meet on different sides what will happen next...
Of Swords and Bows Act 9: The White Queen & The Black King
In chess the King and Queen rule over the board as the other pieces can be sacrificed.
It was a rush of wind and speed as Ichigo made his return to the Soul Society. Finally Akon was able to help Ichigo escape but it was also thanks to a strange feeling in his body. A weird kind of strength he was not even aware he possessed. Still the important thing is he was now free and quickly went through the gateway hoping it was not too late to save everyone. Kisuke never saw Ichigo in such a rabid state of mind before. He was unaware of the deaths awaiting him there. The Head Captain tried to eliminate the mistake he made 1000 years ago but it was all in vain. Royd Lloyd twin brother of "The Yourself" gave his life to fool the man into using his Bankai capable of burning everything in the Soul Society as Yhwach was having a discussion with Aizen Sosuke trying to make him join the invading army forces.
"I see using a fake double to fool Genryuusai into using his powers that's quite devious even for a Quincy." The former captain admitted currently wrapped up in black unable to move even if he wished too looking at the ruler of the Wandenreich.
"War is something that takes away everything even pride as I'm sure you are aware of Aizen. You wished to claim the throne from the Soul King only to end up as a prisoner of their system."
"Perhaps that is why you decided to recruit that Soul Reaper then but still a Kuchiki out of all the Gotei 13."
"She is proving to be a useful soldier for our army but not as she expected. She might think her loyalty will inspire Ichigo to defeat us. That is only helping our cause in the end as that is the reason I have come here, and it's an offer to join us as well Aizen Sosuke."
"That does make sense to use someone who knows about this place to pick apart the Zero Squad and enter the Royal Palace. It would be easy to accept such an offer but I must decline because it's not time yet."
"You're waiting for a certain moment Aizen even knowing this might be your only other chance for escape?"
"No your option is not a real escape for me. I wish you luck with your invasion but there is a reason why I must stay here it's something only a being like myself could understand not a Quincy."
Despite such a rejection Yhwach was still able to complete his goal of eliminating Genryuusai taking his own Bankai before finishing him off. With the Head Captain down the other Sternrritter took advantage of such a death overwhelming the Soul Society. Suddenly a huge swarm of Soldat entered the area increasing the manpower of the Quincy making the situation hopeless. Knowing the Zero Squad was coming Yhwach prepared for retreat until a huge sound of light broke the loud slaughter of the shinagami.
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"How is this possible you saw through everything..." A bloody Akon replied having several wounds from black knives as the enemy Quincy answered.
"Foolish Soul Reaper nothing can be hidden from the power given to me by his majesty!"
The SRDI was in ruins as Akon was defeated unable to help out the last resort the Soul Society more besides letting him out of Hueco Mundo.
Shaz Domino of "The X-Ray" was able to pick apart the weakness of several Soul Reapers before using his black kinves weapons to finish them off. Before he could move on to Akon Ichigo charged right into the room not wasting time in killing the Sternritter with leopard spots on his face.
The Emperor was not expecting this as everyone knew this man was one of the special war potentials. Rukia Kuchiki decided to find him despite the annoying party following her in Bambietta and her posse.
"Damn it wait up this competition is not over yet!" The Explode was not going to let Rukia off that quickly as the newly made Quincy looked back at each of the girls with a serious expression.
"Fools don't you know the spiritual pressure of Ichigo Kurosaki!" They all gasped as they realized the important of that person. Bambietta ran next to Rukia demanding an explanation.
"How the hell do you know about this guy it could be someone else for all you know Soul Reaper." A glare in the violet haired girl's direction came as she replied to her.
"He was a former comrade and personal friend so I would know his style more than anyone else. I don't think it's wise you come along now as this is a pers-"
Litiotto quickly gave a bored look at the current leader of the 6 in terms of speed trying to make Rukia understand her place.
"Are you fucking stupid nothing is personal with us Rukia you're a Quincy which means all your business is open."
"Exactly we don't care if you screwed this guy wait did you actually screw him?" Candice replied getting Rukia to blush.
"Don't be ridiculous our friendship was something more than that!" Her rapid tone seemed to want the subject to change.
"Don't feel embarrassed Rukia-chan the others here would opening admit these things!" Giselle's comment earned glares from everyone.
"Whatever just don't be surprised when Ichigo becomes too much to handle." A spooky quiet tone overcome the girls as they raced off to find Ichigo Kurosaki.
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The bloodshed continued out as black and white met in combat with the shinagami being overwhelmed by the enemy Soldat. The Quincy's scheme of using their elites before sending in the troops caught them off guard. Mayuri cursed everyone for rushing into battle, Shunsui lost his eyes at the hands of his Vollständig "The Cobalt" as his Grimaniel [ Walk of God ] shined bright, and Byakuya could only hope Ichigo could push the enemy back and perhaps even save his sister.
The black blade of Zangetsu was picked up by the substitute shinagami. He had a killer's look in his eyes ready to cut the men in front of him down. Both Yhwach and Haschwalth observed this boy. The rain now falling on the battlefield Ichigo had been given words by someone he was not expected on this situation Byakuya.
"Is Renji safe..."
"He's gonna be fine!"
"Good I afraid my time is running out being a captain of the Gotei 13. I could not defeated the enemy as now I'm helpless as these heartless monsters walk all over the Soul Society. They now have caused the deaths of several warriors now leaving a void in families of my followers. Worse yet someone in the Soul Society has defeated, and I'm sure you know who that is by now. I don't wish you to avenge me I just want you to protect something for me. You the human child who should not be here I am in need of you right now as I am humbled by death's embrace. I beg of you to grant my final request from this undeserving man wanting to place a heavy burden on your shoulders. I need you Ichigo Kurosaki pl-ease pro-tect the Soul Society!"
Yhwach could not believe this boy had escaped the power of the jail from Quilge having a key element of his plans ruined for the moment.
"How dare you child!" The Grand Master clearly was concerned about this situation but his master would not listen now.
"I must commend you for breaking through Quilge's jail, but you can't be thinking of fighting me in such a state like that."
"Are you the head of the invading forces..." This only made the elder Quincy mock the mix of Soul Reaper, Hollow, and Fullbring.
"Enemy huh that is a yes and no boy."
"Don't you fuck around with me! I want to know if you are the one responsible for everything here!"
"I am indeed!" A huge surge of power was seen as both Quincy leaders knew what this meant.
"Behold Haschwalth there was no other way we must crush him now."
"Getsuga Tenshou!"
Through the cloud a hand reached out forcing the teenager on the ground as Yhwach's sword came down on his neck leaking blood out. Feeling a sense of victory he looked over at "The Balance" for new orders.
"He is alive we must take him back to the castle for resurrection and have him join us."
A nod was given knowing one of the special war powers was now in their possession but a series of black lines came on Ichigo's neck.
'This is impossible he's using a Quincy technique!'
"Blut Vene!"
The cries of Haschwalth came as Yhwach understood how this could happen. His decision to use "The Jail" was now a costly error in judgement.
"That was my fault Ichigo." His damaged clothing showing the power he felt from the hybrid shinagami.
"What that I broke through one of your attacks!"
"Of course not..." A quick move to Ichigo's side as he needed to make sure that was what he just saw. A parry from both sides and the damaged clothing revealed more of those black lines.
"So that really did happen."
"What the hell are you talking about!" Ichigo was not understand the Emperor's words.
"It was a fault on my behalf using a Quincy to hold you back I should have used one of the Arrancar, and because of that your memories inside the reiatsu woke up earlier than I hoped it would. Inside that jail you must have released your reiatsu to it's limit breaking the prison. By doing that some of the reiatsu left absorbed some of the surrounding as well before returning inside you, and so when it buried itself back in your soul Quilge's reaitsu woke the memories from their roots. His ability was to seal enemies but naturally it can't seal away a Quincy."
"What the hell are you saying do you mean I'm a Quincy then?" A knowing frown came on his lips as the boy was clearly uneducated.
"Oh I understand your response. You don't know anything about yourself or your own mother!"
"What the fu-" Nothing was making sense to him as he just thought her death was because of hollows.
"I wished you make you learn by taking your back but that will not happen without force! I must overwhelm you by force and drag you back myself!"
"What the fuck are you talking about I can't understand you!"
"It was become clear soon enough!"
Before his sword could make another move a splash of water came between then turning into thin ice. Both were surprised to see several females now in the area one of them looking like the girl Ichigo was looking for.
"Rukia..."
Nothing can be explained...
Rukia now clad in white stopped the fight before it could get worse for either man. Yhwach and Ichigo seemed shocked Rukia protected Ichigo from the sword.
"Rukia it's you but why..."
"Your majesty haven't you noticed how much time has passed. Fighting anymore will be futile." Rukia's cold voice spoke out as she knew the Quincy could not stay outside of their realm for a long period.
"What are you doing Rukia Kuchiki I am going to-" A huge shadow came out now holding Yhwach back as the Grand Master agreed with the female.
"She is right your majesty we can't linger here anymore. The time limit for activity outside the Schatten Bereich area has come. Please let us return to the Wandenreich now."
'That can't be true we should have more...Aizen!'
"I see Aizen Sosuke was able to disrupt my sense during our conversation why did you say nothing on this Haschwalth."
"Even if I wished it would all be in vain but it seemed I did not have to."
"Alright then let us return."
"Stop right there bastard! Do you really think I will let any of your leave this place especially you Rukia Kuchiki. You are leaving the Soul Society and your own brother to die without an explanation how dare you! They deserve to know, he deserves to know, fuck I deserve to know why you are doing all this!"
Rukia just looked away knowing Ichigo was correct in his words but she could not face him yet he was clearly not strong enough.
"I can't give you an answer Ichigo just get stronger to learn the truth..."
"BULLSHIT you helped these men destroy the Soul Society and you think you can just leave just try it damn you!"
A huge surge of power came from Haschwalth was Zangetsu was now cut into two pieces.
The girls went through the black void as the Emperor left parting words for the hybrid teenager.
"This is farewell Ichigo Kurosaki so rest and heal your wounds. Wait for my return my son born in the dark..."
Rukia looked at Ichigo's face one more time knowing they would only meet on the opposite side from now on as she shed one more tear the darkness swallowing her along with the other Quincy.
"You think you're the only ones who matter. You think you can put off death. But that peace made you foolish and thoughtless. If you kill someone, someone else will kill you… this hatred binds us together.
"Rukia Kuchiki I wanted to overlook your actions in our first attack on the Soul Society. According to the reports of the other Sternritter you eliminated shinagmai without hesitation and your abilities appeared to have become stronger. I myself witnessed such strength as you stopped my blade. Still you did show feelings towards Byakuya Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki. You might assume you would not be discovered on such things but I am quite aware of this."
"I understand your majesty." Rukia knew she was going to be in trouble but she could not help herself doing that chaotic invasion. His next words shook the girl deeply.
"You also don't think I am aware of your reason for meeting with Ichigo. Your hope to destroy us now lie with him as you have already given up. Using his hated for me to help set you free of your sins it's quite a scheme, but one that I have seen through. I will not take you off duty or remove one of your limbs, but the punishment will be the loss of your memory as a Soul Reaper."
At this Rukia could only gasp in horror and no longer caring about pleasing Yhwach slapped him across the face. Expecting anger she only got laughing.
"I will miss that spirit of yours but don't worry Ichigo will soon be re-educated like you and serve at our requests. Enjoy yourself with Gremmy Sternritter."
Rukia felt the Soldat grasp her as Rukia was now being dragged off for brainwashing.
"You bastard this is not over he will surpass you one day!" Silence came as she felt Yhwach awaiting the arrival of his special guest. As expected Sternritter "B" walked in with the prize Yhwach had wanted to have for a while.
"Welcome Uryu Ishida to the Wandenreich!"
One of the last pure Quincy gave a serious look at the elder father of his kind. He wanted to make sure this man agreed to his terms before accepting his place in this culture.
"What of Rukia Kuchiki is she back in the Soul Society?" A laugh did not remove his worry about Ichigo's friend.
"Sadly Rukia Kuchiki has left us but she was quite useful in the end." Uryu's bow was pointed at Yhwach as he knew this would happen. Haschwalth's blade was now right by Uryu's head.
"Don't have a sense of humor I see. Rukia Kuchiki has not been harmed and she is with her people as you should be my chosen heir of our empire!"
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"No please don't make me forget them..." Rukia's weak voice spoke being held prisoner by Gremmy's visions of imagination.
"It must be this way Rukia you would be a problem if you knew about your friends in the Soul Society. It's better to see yourself as a Quincy never knowing about your previous role.
Rukia tried to fight out of her state but it was useless. More sights poured into her mind as she was being tortured all over again. Despite losing Sternritter "The Question" Rukia's doubt was already there. Her dream of having Ichigo would be the legacy she left behind. Soon enough all the willpower she had left dissolved into a dream and now she woke up to her reality.
"I'm a Quincy Sternritter of the Wandrenreich. The letter "L" was given to me by his majesty who I serve without question."
A grin on the child's face at her obedience feeling pleasure in breaking her yet again.
"Your friends Bambi, Candy. Meni, Gigi, and Lili will be here picking you up aren't you happy Rukia?"
"Yes thank you for showing me these visions Gremmy." Rukia said with blank eyes no longer having a piece of the old Kuchiki in both her body and mind.
Well that's the first part of this story done gonna take a small break to recharge and come back with new stuff into then reread if you did not get the chance see you all soon for now bye :D
