This chapter is long over due. I thought I had lost interest in this story but then a few new ideas hit. I hope you like this chapter as I think most will enjoy it . the next chapter will be here in another week. thanks again for following.

Chapter 9

Riser POV

Betraying my peerage was the hardest thing I ever had to do in the sake of revenge! Ophis trusted me completely, and little did the supposed king of the peerage know that she wasn't in charge. My plan had worked to seduce the strongest dragon and have her do my bidding. Sure I didn't like the fact that I couldn't accept the Kings Piece but with her wielding the piece my strength grew astronomically and now that the peerage I should have always had gathered in preparation for tomorrows fight I couldn't wait to take back what was supposed to be mine!

Each member had been handpicked by Ophis and I and now that we had gathered nothing would stand in the way of taking back Rias and killing the half breed scum from her womb. Sure Ophis had promised to let them live but I had not and with the help of Aizen we would rid the world of their impureness. Each member had been given specific targets and when the time was right I would draw as much power from Ophis and trihexa as needed to kill the bastard that had kill them all! Trying to sleep on the night before the battle would prove useless and now watching the dragon and her daughter sleep while I conjured up a backup plan, I knew I would have the last laugh if things did not go as expected!

End of Riser POV

Line Break(time for a bit of third person, Hope you enjoy this small change for the rest of this chapter!)

Every since the day they announced that the battle with the peerage of Ophis, Retsu had worried about the plans that the rivals would sink to use to win. She was once a ruthless killer and knew the levels that she would even go to win and now facing such a opponent like herself she had to worry about not just herself but her family and the two little ones that had taken a small piece of her heart. It was for that reason she would have to call in as many favors as possible before this battle and in the last two weeks nothing had seemed to come together but then a phone call came in and her prayers had been answered. Now grabbing Ichigo and going to the hall of the Maou the pair entered and were surprised to see the four Maou and the Angel Michael along with his younger sister Gabriel waiting for them along with a few others they didn't know including a dragon like man that stood behind Sirzechs. Now seeing that Ichigo was worried as all were gathered Michael explained

"Your grandmother has called in every favor she had to protect your children, and as such we have gathered to help you succeed in your next challenge in asking the Great Red for his services. All of us are willing to risk our lives to save the two children that will bring peace to our worlds and you have our word that nothing will stand in our way of doing just that!"

Ichigo was stunned and now turning to his grandmother and asking what he had to do she looked down and whispered

"You will have to Challenge the Great Red and if you win he will grant you a request, he is currently in his dimension and hopefully your strength combined with our own will help you defeat him."

But Ichigo had another idea other than just asking for his help as he had remembered tonight being a full moon and as he looked at everyone in the room he told them that he would handle the Great Red by himself as he needed to see just how strong he really was. Seeing their nods of agreement and now as Sirzechs conjured a magic circle big enough for all to travel to the dimension Ichigo hoped that his plan would work. Now listening to the three voices in his head screaming for him not to do what he was thinking but his mind was already made up and he hoped that this would prove to everyone including himself that he was ready for whatever stood in his way!

In an instant they were now in the Great Red's hidden world in the dimensional gap and now as Ichigo witnessed the vast size of the beast he would be challenging he hoped that everything he had learned in the last two weeks from everyone in the house as well as future family would prove useful today. Now turning and telling them that no matter what not to interfere all agreed and now as he flashstepped in front of the sleeping dragon and said a silent prayer inside his head. And it was just as he opened his eyes did he realize the dragon had awoken and was staring at his with his giant golden eyes. Watching the giant dragons head rise Ichigo wondered what the Great Red was going to do and now hearing a small chuckle and then

"Have you come here to challenge me young one? If so you are wasting your time as I have never been defeated! So take this one chance and leave before I kill you as I am not in the mood for games today!"

But Ichigo had no other choice and feeling the Dragons great power beginning to rise he knew that this was his only chance at keeping his son and daughter safe. Now preparing to draw Zangetsu the Great Red noticed that Ichigo was not going to back out of the challenge and asked

"Why are you willing to die here today? I can sense the others that have come with you and even together they are not strong enough to even hurt me but you on the other hand I feel nothing, which means you cannot be strong. So what is worth dying for young one?"

Seeing Ichigo's head drop the Great Red knew this had to be a difficult answer and now hearing that Ichigo needed him to protect his children from the peerage of Ophis had made the dragon realize why the boy was determined but he also thought the boy was wasting his time and answered

"You're not worth my time, so I recommend hiding them the best you can as I will not help you."

Now watching the Dragon stand up and stretch his wings Ichigo wondered just what was going on until the Great Red began to fly away. Anger had swept over Ichigo and now seeing the dragon that had not even given him a chance to prove his strength he couldn't help himself as he gathered a Cero in his palm of his hand. Seeing the black and red ball of energy gathering in his palm and looking back at the dragon something told him not to throw it but his anger let the ball of energy rocket straight towards the flying dragon.

Everyone watched as the black and red ball of energy that Ichigo sent flying at the Great red made impact and seeing the massive Dragon get hit and crash into the ground all began to worry at what would happen next. Now watching as Ichigo began to draw Zangetsu all knew the fight was about to begin between the two most powerful beings in the three worlds.

Ichigo had decided another Cero would get the point across that he was not going to let the dragon deny his challenge and now see the dragon get to his feet with what Ichigo guessed a shocked look on his face he sent the other Cero flying straight for the downed dragon. Watching the second inpact he was sure he had got his point across and flash stepped in front of the great red and challenged him again to a duel.

The Great Red had misjudged the boy that was clear and now knowing why the others had not helped the boy he began to wonder just how strong the boy really could be as he hadn't had a real challenge in millions of years. Now looking at the boy again and looking into his soul he could see the pureness of the boys will to protect and the four aspects of his soul which made him powerful.

"I will accept your challenge, and if you win I will protect your children"

Before the great red could finish his statement however Ichigo interrupted

"You will protect my family as my familiar!"

Everyone watching was stunned at the statement including the dragon and now hearing the great red answer that he would never be a slave to a devil Ichigo replied

"You would never be a slave. My peerage and friends are all treated as if family even my soon to be wife's servants are treated as if family so I can guarantee, you would be no slave only another member of the family."
seeing the Dragon nod his head in acceptance of the challenge Ichigo wondered who would say begin but that never came as the great red sent a ball flames straight for him. Getting out of the way faster than he had expected the great red took to the air assuming the boy could not fly but that was another mistake as Ichigo appeared in front of him and smacked him to the ground with the back of his hand. The great red was stunned but knew now the boy would be his greatest challenge and began to take the fight to the next level using his flames and speed to try to gain an advantage but everything he did the boy countered. He began to get frustrated he looked into the boys mind as he dodged his attacks, extracted the boy's greatest fears, and made them a reality!

Now standing in front of Ichigo were the four people that had shaped his very existence the first being Grand Fisher the second being Aizen third Jin Kariya the forth was Yhwach! He had not even prepared for this but Ichigo knew he could handle the four and now releasing all of his limiters he said the one word that all should fear in the universe

"BANKAI!"

Ichigo's clothing had changed yet again, and while he still wore his standard black shihakushō, his two white shoulder plates crossing his chest in an X shape that hold his Shikai blade in place had turned to solid gold with mesh inserts, the plate on his left shoulder having three sections adorned with black jewels and a white cloak with black markings tied around his waist. But it was his now twin swords that stunned even him as they too had changed and while still black both had a golden edge and what appeared to be hell chains hanging down from the handles. One short like an oversized butcher knife the other a perfect katana like his previous had made Ichigo happy as he stared at them.

Now looking back up at the four new opponents that the Great Red had brought he knew what he had to do and now sending the pair of swords straight for two of his victims had stunned everyone. Watching as the butcher knife went straight through grand fishers mask and the katana through the heart of Jin Kariya as if the two were nothing. Seeing him now use the chains to bring them back in an instant the two remaining attacked Ichigo and now as he defended he noticed the difference in their attack styles from the real counterparts and before the fake Aizen could use Kyoka Suigetsu Ichigo grabbed the sword and shattered it with his bare hand.

Ichigo's next move however had surprised a few other than his grandmother when he took the broken piece of the sword and shoved it straight up and through Aizens head leaving only one opponent for him to have to defeat. However, before he could finish Ywach the Great Red intervened and destroyed the last remaining opponent and asked

"Young One you are the strongest devil I have ever had the pleasure of meeting as you gave me an honest challenge but this is where it ends. I don't know how I can't feel your strength but with each of your attacks I am certain your power must be fading. So I will give you this one last chance to leave or else I will show you what the meaning of true power really is!"

His words however had no effect on Ichigo as he continued to stand in front of him ready for the dragon to attack him. The Great Red had no choice but to go all out and now as a golden glow began to consume the dragon and every inch of ground began to crumble the observers had to flee or be killed by the power. But Ichigo remained un harmed as the dragon began to show his true strength and now seeing the dragon curl his lip into a smirk Ichigo decided that since he had already stood on even ground with the great red and still hadn't gone all out that the fight was over with as there was no point in continuing. Turning and walking away had made the dragon chuckle and now as Ichigo heard the dragon say

"Finally realized you were not worthy, I accept your forfeit and will allow you to live!"

Had made Ichigo turn back towards the dragon and reply

"I am leaving as it is not worth continuing to fight. My power is greater than even the power you show now and if that is the case then I should have nothing to fear from Ophis. So on this day yes I forfeit, but I forfeit to spare your life!"

The Great Red couldn't contain his laughter at Ichigo's statement and now seeing the boy turn away again he began to laugh even harder until Ichigo said

"Let me lower my spirit pressure for you."

The moment the last word was spoke Ichigo began to lower his pressure and now seeing that the dragon still hadn't noticed it he continued until the dragon could no longer stand on his feet as he was being crushed into the very ground he stood on. And as the great red watched Ichigo walk towards him and bow he heard the boy whisper

"I was unsure of myself until I challenged you. But this challenge has told me that no matter what I have to win as I am fighting to not only save my children but the three worlds as well. The scary thing is though the two of us are the most feared individuals in the three worlds and yet both of us want nothing but peace and to be left alone. Sure you are supposed to be the bringer of the apocalypse but I can sense that you also want peace and for that not to happen. It is for that reason I will forfeit this match not because you are stronger but because the two of us are the protectors of the three worlds weather anyone wants to admit it or not."

Letting the Dragon to his feet and turning to leave Ichigo hoped that his decision to leave was the right decision and now turning and telling the dragon farewell he conjured a magic circle and left the dragon. Returning back to the estate of the Gremory, Rias and the twins were waiting for him and while Rias was pissed that he hadn't told her what he had planned to do she was glad that he was ok. Taking little Masaki and Zeoshin from Rias and proceeding down the hall to the nursery that Venalana had set up Rias asked how it went and telling her that I let the great red live and had forfeited the fight seemed to worry her.

"I will not take a life that is not needed, his life is his own and while I wanted his help I realized that I needed to be more confident in my abilities and our fight did that as I know I will not lose."

Hearing this Rias smiled and nodded and as she got on the tips of her toes to kiss me screams began to be heard around the estate. Getting Rias and the twins inside the Nursery Ichigo flash stepped to the the closest scream and seeing the young maid pointing to the sky a unexpected visitor was flying directly for us. Everyone in the area was running for cover as the Great Red made his approach to the estate and now meeting him half way at the large field outside of the Gremory home to find out why he had come here the giant dragon began

"I have come to see if the offer of being your familiar is still on the table? If it is and you can promise that I will not be a slave then I will accept."

The happiness on Ichigo's face showed the Great Red that he was truly happy for their new friendship and now calling for Rias to bring the twins all who watched wondered what was going on until Ichigo decided to introduce the Great Red as his new Partner and first and only familiar that everyone's tension began to ease up. Now seeing Rias with the twins followed by her entire family and Unohana the dragon asked Ichigo why he would trust him with something so small and when Ichigo responded

"you are the only living thing Ophis fears and I figured that you would be the best for the job. While you won't be alone in guarding them you are the main guardian of my children and future wife. Between you, my mother and sister along with Venalana and Grayfia I think the five of you will never have an issue. But I also know that you alone could handle it I felt that you wouldn't mind the help."

Seeing the Great Red nod and agree with Ichigo the rest of the family seemed happy to have such a dragon on their side and hearing Sirzechs ask if the two had talked to the familiar master the Great Red answered the Maou

"His services are not needed here, you see while normally you must trap and bind a familiar to gain control of it Ichigo with his power alone trapped me but it was his willingness to sacrifice the safety of his family that told me he was worthy of my allegiance. He is a being that would never misuse my friendship and as such I will serve him as a partner in his battles."

All thanked the dragon and now seeing him nod and ask Ichigo to return to the Great Red's hidden home all wondered what the dragon needed Ichigo for, but since Ichigo didn't question the great red all seemed worried. However, knew that he would be all right, as he used a conjured a magic circle large enough for the two and transported him back to the dragon's home.

The Great Red had never respected anyone before today and giving his allegiance in the form of being the boys familiar was the least he could do and now as the two were back at his home the giant dragon asked Ichigo to hold out his left arm. Telling the young devil that the next part might hurt didn't seem to faze the boy as he trusted the dragon and now as the dragon began to glow his powerful golden hue a large red scale from the tip of the dragons tail and placed itself on the inner forearm of the boy. Both watched as the scale infused with the boy's skin creating a tattoo of the great red that took up much of his left arm. However, it was when the dragon explained

"My scale links the two of us as one being, we will be able to communicate and I can even share my strength with you if needed. But the better part of this is now that you have fused with one of my scales no illusion will ever affect you and no blade other that the pair you wield will ever hurt you!"

Seeing the surprise and now being thanked the Great Red asked what type of provisions would be needed for his guests that would arrive soon and now looking into Ichigo's mind the Great Red turned Ichigo's vision of his home and made it a reality on the piece of land in front of them. Now asking if there was anything else Ichigo could think of and being told no the Great Red made a decision about another form of help and brought a three smaller versions of himself into existence. Each with a quarter of the power the great red had and they would be the children and Rias's personal bodyguards and future familiars to the twins as a gift.

Now seeing a magic circle appear with Rias and the twins along with everyone sent to guard the three the great red informed the three smaller dragons of who their masters would be. Each of the dragons went to their new master's and it was when Masaki touched her protector that everyone including the great red watched as the dragon began to change colors his red scales now pitch black and his golden eyes replaced with the brightest red imaginable. Now turning and seeing that Zeoshin's dragon had also changed collors to a light blue with green eyes all wondered if Ria's dragon would also change and as if on cue the red dragon was now a bright orange with black eyes.

Now being told by the great Red to enter the home the group went inside without question. Ichigo had walked his small family into their room and now looking at the three dragons and then back at Rias he told her to stay safe and that he would be back soon. Kissing both of the twins as they played in their cribs and now turning to leave Rias grabbed him and jumped in his arms wrapping her legs around his waist and gave him the most passionate kiss to date and begged for him to return soon. Nevertheless, it was Ichigo's comment that stunned her

"You know the moment I return I will be expecting you in a white dress and ready to say I do!"

Seeing the girl blush and nod her head Ichigo had one last thing he whispered in her ear

"I love you Rias"

To which he received another kiss.

Now leaving and thanking his new friend Ichigo used a magic circle to get back to his peerage and seeing that all were prepared for the fight it was his grandmother that noticed the large tattoo and now asking what it meant he explained it was the mark of his familiar. Xuelan however had seen the resemblance the great red and now asking why it resembled the great dragon Ichigo explained that the Great Red had chosen to be his familiar all stared at him in shock. After hearing about his familiar Mihae made the comment to cover his arms with his sleeves as they would need an element of surprise.

Leaving as a group and now arriving to the designated battle field. Crowds of devils and angels and the fallen had gathered to watch the battle even soul society and the hollows had come to support their friends and allies in this fight. Now looking across the battle field and seeing Toshiro and Momo chained to the center as if taunting the group to start early Ichigo had to hold back Karin from rushing to the boy she loved. Knowing they needed a plan Ichigo turned to the group and asked if anyone had any preferences on their opponent.

Looking to the five former peerage members of Risers, Ichigo asked

"Mihae, Siris, Xuelan, Isabela, and Mira would the five of you be interested in attacking Riser first? I feel the five of you should be able to defeat him if you work together."

Now looking to the others and now asking again if anyone had any preferences and now hearing Karin say that Aizen was all hers everyone seemed stunned. Ichigo however knew she was ready for him and now looking across the field he was about to announce who each would be fighting when his peerage members began calling opponents

Grandmother wanted Lilith and Rizevia

Byakuya called Katerea Leviathan and Luppi Antenor

Karin had already claimed Aizen

Uryu had wasted no time in wanting to face all of the Quincy's

Nel had chosen to face Yammy Llargo

Koga had chosen Freed Sellzen

Soi fon and Yoruichi claimed both Creusery Asmodeus and Shalba Beelzebub

But when Seven called 666 everyone looked at the small girl in shock but agreed

Which left Ophis,and Kokabiel for Ulquiorra and Ichigo

Ichigo had told Ulquiorra to take Kokabiel had made my knight smile and now hearing him ask if he should go after Ophis after Ichigo shook his head and began

"when you finish a fight move to help the next person. No matter what do not give up and if you need help ask someone will be able to help you. This is a fight to the death and as such we cannot afford to lose! Do not attack Ophis unless I tell you to. Also Karin I need you to finish Aizen as quickly as possible as we will need your abilities to strengthen our assault."

All understood their jobs and now prepared to fight the group began to let their spirit pressure rise to its limits and now seeing the other team doing the same the group knew they were in for a long fight and that today would be their judgement day! Now as the two teams formed two lines across from each other the hatred could be felt by all in attendance. Now hearing Serafall call everyone to attention and explain the rules of this match Ichigo couldn't help but wonder how Rias was doing and as if on cue hearing a loud chuckle his familiar told him to concentrate on the matter at hand rather than his future. Now hearing Serafall call for both Kings to approach her Ichigo wondered just what the Maou had planned.

"The Maou have decided for the safety of everyone watching that each peerage will be broke off into teams. Both peerages will be broke off into two teams of eight with the king and a person of their choosing from each team leading an individual team. This way no previous plans can be used and this makes it a fair fight. Also if the final two teams are from the same peerage then it will considered a victory if not the final two teams will fight to the death!"

The new rules had outraged Ophis who had taken the time to plan everything into great detail of their assault but Ichigo didn't seem to mind and even told the dragon to pick her teams first all wondered what he was up to but the dragon took the offer and answered

"The first team will be lead by my bishop Sosuke Aisen. He will be accompanied by all of my pawns minus Kokabiel. The second team will be myself, Riser, Yammy, 666, Katerea, Lilth, Rizevia, and Kokabeil."

It was almost as if the dragon had played right into Ichigo's hand but now turning to Serafall he began

"My first team will be led by my sister and queen Karin, she will be accompanied by Uryu, Soi Fon, Yoruichi, Koga, Mihae, Mira, and Siris. The second will be me, my grandmother, Nel, Byakuya, seven, Xuelan, Isabela and Ulquiorra!"

After announcing their teams both were told to go back to their respected sides and now huddling around Ichigo he apologized to Mihae, Mira, and Siris for not getting to fight Riser but promised their revenge would be served. Now turning to Karin he told his younger sister that her team was picked based on their skills and her swords ability that she should have no problems. Seeing her nod and turn back to the group that had been made her team the eight devised a plan and now as Ichigo turned to his group and told them that no matter what not to give up and that he was honored to fight by their sides.

Now waiting for the Maou to call the first team to the dimension Ichigo wondered which team would be called first and now hearing that his team would face Ophis after Karin's faced Aizen had made his day. Watching as the groups teleported into the arena he prayed for a quick victory but wondered how they would battle Aizen's illusions as that was their greatest threat and trying to think of something to tell them a chuckle he was becoming all too familiar with came to his mind and asked

"Do you remember who your familiar is Ichigo and aren't all of your pieces linked to your soul? As this is the case all you have to do is ask and I will prevent them from falling under Aizen's spell."

Ichigo couldn't get the words out fast enough for the great red to do it and now seeing a faint glow touch each of his friends he knew that it was done. Waiting to see how they would start and that the eight were huddled up Ichigo know that between Soi Fon and Yoruichi they had a plan but he would of never expected things to start the way they did.

Inside the Arena!

Karin had gotten lucky when Ichigo placed her two favorite teachers by her side in this fight and now hearing the plan the two had devised made sense to use Karin's zanpakuto's abilities to their advantage. It was for this reason while they prepared the two assassin's began to hand out the Onmitsukidō uniforms before they had even come to all and even though the proud Quincy refused at first he was reminded that he was no longer just a quincy and he accepted.

Each had a set target they had to defeat and knowing that the three Quincy would stay together as their strength would be in numbers. Freed was the odd person out along with Luppi and Aizen who would stay as a group as would the two devils. It was for this reason that Soi Fon told the team

"Our main advantage is Karin and they know this so they will try an get to her first it is the reason why we will be in all black and look the same in a matter of seconds. Each of you have assigned targets but the most important thing is to guard Karin. For this reason Mihae and Koga do not leave Karin's side. Uryu, you will be teamed with Siris and Mira the three of you need to take out Giselle immediately then concentrate on the others. Yoruichi and I will take out the two devils as they will not expect us especially with us being the only one's able to see in the darkness! Leave the last three until we are all ready unless they attack you."

However Koga who had been silent offered

"I have something I have been saving for a day like today. While I was in hiding with Ran Tao we discovered that five of the dolls of the former bounts were still alive even though their owners had been killed. With Ran Tao's expertise and help I learned to control the five dolls and now can control all six if need be but a few of them have chosen new owners over the last few weeks of training."

All watched as Koga handed the first a pocket watch known as Fried to Mihae and told the small girl that while not strong with combat Fried would be her protector and friend. The second was given to Uryu and the moment he was handed the bracelet and metal finger claw. Now telling Uryu that Goethe remembered what the boy did for his former master and wanted to repay him the quincy smiled and put the two items on over his black gloves the two items changed from silver to black.

However time had run out to prepare and as Koga told Soi Fon that he would be sending two of the dolls he controlled after the remaining three she nodded in approval just before hearing Serafall yell for the two groups to begin their match.

Immediately Karin yelled

"Consume the world in your darkness Chiya Suigetsu! Bankai!"

Just as they had planned the entire field was covered in darkness and now as all watched the most of the other team squirmed in fear of the darkness but it was the four that remained completely calm that surprised the team. Watching as the Quincy known as Candice Katnip began to radiate her lightning around her so that she could see and that the devil known as Shalba was using some type of magic to create a light the team pulled their masks over their faces and prepared for their first attack.

Seeing they had broken off just as they thought they would have was perfect and now breaking off in to the groups they had planned Soi Fon and Yoruichi had already disappeared in to the darkness going after their first targets. Koga had decided to release Dalk and Guhl and Gunther with the orders to kill the one known as Luppi now getting their acknowledgement was all he needed to show Mihae how to release Fried who was all too happy to get out of sealed state. The great golden snake had decided to change to a black color to be able to hide in the darkness and began to coil around Mihae arm. The girl was slightly frieghtened at first until the snake hissed in her ear that there was nothing to fear and that it would keep her safe.

Uryu had already called out Goethe and seeing the fire golem in a dormant state was perfect as Uryu planned to use Mira and the golem together as their powers were so similar. Now telling Mira that they were going to start a large fire to draw the three quincy in had surprised the two girls but knowing that Uryu was a master strategist they followed without question. Getting to the spot and letting Mira send her flames out and create a large bonfire, Goethe had been in tune with Uryu's plan and now entering the bonfire as cover told the three to take cover. The three and Goethe had one goal in the beginning and that was to take out the one known as the Zombie before she could use her abilities.

Now from the cover the three were watching from the three quincy had walked right into their trap. Giselle had been the closest to the fire and even though Candice had warned her to stay away the little girl seemed drawn to it which would be a fatal mistake! Goethe had timed his attack perfect and sent out an arm to grab the girl by the head. Hearing her scream as the hand of Lava touched her skull had made every head spin in their direction but when Goethe pulled the girl into the flames and let his true fire overwhelm the area which sent fire balls directly for Candice and Meninas. Hearing their friend's screams were almost too much for the pair to take. Now watching Candice send a bolt of lightning directly into the fire all wondered what would happen but now seeing a fire ball heading directly for her the quincy knew she had made a mistake as she dodged the first attack but hadn't even seen or felt Siris come from behind her and take her head with one swing of her Zweihänder.

This left one Quincy standing but before Mira and Siris could attack her Uryu ordered the two to go back to Karin. Goethe had come to Uryu side and seeing the fire golem Meninas began to shake which seemed odd for the strong quincy but Uryu also decided to send the golem to Karin as he needed to resolve some issues that the pair had in the past. It was the moment the two were alone that Uryu decided to ask the pink haired quincy

"Why didn't you come with me? I offered you a way to live and be free of the emperor and now you are back in the same situation. Meninas I care for you in a way I hadn't been able to put together until my soul became almost whole. So I am going to beg you to forfeit, please as I don't want to hurt you so please don't make me."

Hearing his words had said a lot to Meninas who also shared feelings for Meninas as she had always cared for the only male that was ever genuinely nice to her. But she also had orders that if they forfeited they would be killed after the match was over. Not knowing what to do she attacked without thinking tears in her eyes as she attacked Uryu the only boy she had ever cared about. Uryu noticed her tears immediately as he dodged her attacks and now knowing there was something else fueling this he had to put an end to this. He knew that he needed to get it out before it was too late so that she would at least know.

"Meninas I won't hurt you!"

The comment had made the woman stop and now asking why he wouldn't fight her he looked at his feet and began.

"Since the war I had not left my house hoping that you would come and be with me but then finding out that you had joined an enemy of Ichigo I knew I had to come here. While I am now one of his pawns he has shown me there is more to live for in this life than just old grudges."

Now watching him look up she had not expected what was coming

"Meninas since the day we first met I have been drawn to you like gravity. You have changed how I look at life and because of this I am sure I could be everything you would ever need if you would give me the chance. I am here not to fight you but to tell you one thing. I am in love with you."

Seeing the pink haired beauty begin to cry Uryu worried that he had said the wrong thing but when she told him that she had loved him since day one the two were in a delicate situation as they knew that Ophis would kill her pawn the moment the battle was over. Now taking the girl he loved into his arms he whispered if you forfeit then so will I which made her happy and now hearing that he would protect her she smiled and announced that she forfeited and in the next moment Uryu did the same. Serafall had taken the two out of the dimension and now placing them in area away from both their peerages she wondered just what the two would do as their kings would surely be mad.

While she was right about one being upset the other was completely impressed. Now getting back to the battle Ichigo noticed that the two devils were being toyed with by his knight and rook. The two devils were back to back trying everything they could to defend themselves but the two were just to fast. Both devils had dozens of butterflies covering their bodies and it was when the two finally had enough of the game they were playing that Soi Fon decided to end it by hitting the same spot on each devil for the second time. The poison was fast and now as the two died a sense of relief spread across the two's faces which had surprised the two assassins.

Now as everyone minus Uryu regrouped with Karin they knew they had three targets left as Dalk and the other dolls were still fighting Luppi who was barely holding his own. And now as the group of seven began walking towards the last three Koga called back the dolls and let Luppi regroup with his two teammates. Aizen had seemed stunned the entire match as no illusion he had used had worked but seeing that they had saved him for last he was glad that he had conserved his immense strength little did he know that it wouldn't matter as he had made the biggest mistake of his life. Karin was now in front of her team and now turning her back to the three remaining enemies she ordered the group to stay back as she would handle the rest of the fight. All were not happy with her decision especially Koga but when she whispered that she couldn't bare to lose any of them they knew that she was about to show something that would make a statement and proceeded to get as far away as possible.

Turning back to the three Karin disappeared into the darkness surprising the three but when Luppi's head came flying straight for Aizen the man barely had time to dodge. The next victim of Karin's blade was Freed who could barely see her however he had not seen the blade that she had thrown in the middle of the flash step that his skull was penetrated by the small blade that that her grandmother had given her. Now that two were dead Karin had one left to finish but the cocky former captain of Soul Society thought he had her out matched. Now seeing her stop he bragged about how he captured Momo and Toshiro who were talking about Karin and that the Captain fought so hard trying to escape but it was of no use as his illusions had broken the small boy.

But it was when he told Karin her greatest mistake was coming after him alone as he hadn't even shown his true power yet the girl wondered just what he meant until she could feel his spirit pressure rising. It went higher and higher as if never going to stop but then it was as if it was capped off. Aizen was stunned seeing Karin still standing as most other than her brother or the dragon that had recruited him could stand up to this but when Karin smirked and began to release her own the former captain realized that he was the one that had made a mistake.

"Bring forth the pain, let thy memories be your end and forever rid the world of your evil"

Before Aizen even knew what was going on he was on his knees is head pounding from all the pain he had caused the worlds. Each victim, each family member he had hurts pain came filling his mind and seeing the once great captain screaming from the pain Karin watched as the mans head began to swell as if a balloon being filled with water and before he could explode Karin whispered

"Now you know what you have caused me to live with!"

With one quick swipe his head was now detached from his shoulders. Karin had now sheathed her sword and now letting the darkness fade they could see the looks of shock on the other teams face as the victories team left the arena to be with the rest of their family.