AN: I know I don't really do top AN notes anymore but starting out I want to apologize for not updating at ALL in awhile (how long has it been?) I've just been a little stressed so this went on the back burner. What also didn't help is I had some writers block. I have this idea but have no clue how I'm gonna play it out..Hmm. I' also considering getting rid of the band stuff in ANAIG and rewritting that so stay tuned, I'll let ya know so you can go back and reread it. Also Unexpected Normal is getting a face lift as well so it'll be deleted for a little bit, I lost my muse for that story so idk if it'll be back up or just a oneshot. We'll see!

Warning: Slight and Implied physical marital abuse.

Anywhozzles. On with the Fic!

Hisana found Ava in her room reading what looked to be plans. She walked forward, Ava not making eye contact with Hisana. Hisana climbed on the bed infront of Ava, Ava flicking her eyes up to consider her.

"What do you want?" Ava asked monotonously. Hisana bit her lip, looking at the sheets. Her cheeks reddened remembering what they had done there.

"..I have some news."

"Like? I really don't want to hear what you have to say unfortunately. You wouldn't give me a chance why should I listen to you?" Hisana stared at her in shock.

"Ava..I didn't mean to hurt yo-"

"I'm used to it, it's nothing new." Hisana teared up, the heat on her face making he feel ill.

"Listen to me! I know it wasn't cool of me but this is bigger than you and I!" Hisana yelled, Ava raising a brow.

"Alright, fine. What is it?" Hisana breathed in and out.

"I'm pregnant." She said, looking at the sheets. Ava was silent and it made her nausea worsen. She looked up to see Ava staring at her blankly. The pink haired women finally spoke.

"What..?" She whispered. Hisana nodded.

"I'm barely a month." Ava stiffened and lunged forward, gripping Hisana's arms. She looked terrified

"Szayel doesn't know does he?!" Hisana stared at her shocked for the umpteenth time.

"W-why..? We're safe here right?" Hisana whispered, wincing at the grip Ava had on her arms. Ava withdrew and stormed out of her room, Hisana scrambling up as fast as she could.

"Ava! What are you doing?!" Ava moved down the hall and barged into Szayel's lab who was working on something that must have been new. Ava took him by surprise and completely overwhelmed him. Szayel regarded her after recovering from the shock.

"Hello my darling, what brings me this unpleasant encounter? I've done nothing to deserve this." Hisana stood in the doorway and was shocked by the way Ava was acting. Ava shoved him against the wall, Szayel's face horrified when she broke some of his equipment. This alerted the others who were just down the hall in the training room. Shiro was the first one out, followed by Nnoitra.

Shiro knew in that moment what was going on. Ava's eyes glistened with malicious.

"If you touch her or our child I will kill you. I don't care what you think it'll prove or-" She was yanked off and she looked up to see Nnoitra.

"You need to chill the fuck out." He said, Ava wrenching herself from him. Szayel getting up and brushing himself off. Hisana watched the exchange. "You need to learn your place." Nnoitra said, staring down into matching eyes.

Shiro grunted from behind Hisana.

"And what would tha' be Nnoitra?" The Cero said, crossing his arms. The two men stared at each other. Ava stared to walk towards Shiro and Hisana before she spun back around.

"I am not a thing, and I will protect my child unlike you have with me. Come near Hisana and I will kill you. Do not test me." Ava growled. She spun and carted Hisana away, Hisana looking back to see Shiro and Nnoitra having a stand off. The taller of the two looking sorely tempted to attack the cero.

Hisana didn't realize how badly Ava was detached from her parents. Their friends followed after them, far but following and looking back at the older Espada.

"What do you think caused that?" Axel said, looking down at Masaki who sighed.

"Ava's relationship with Szayel and Nnoitra is barely there. Just because Szayel and Nnoitra have treated her like a subordinate and nothing else really. Shiro and her talked a few days ago and Papa has been kinda pissed since then, I don't know what it was about though." Axel nodded.

"I know what that feels like.." Axel said, frowning deeply when he thought of his mother still with his step father and sisters. Masaki rubbed his arm.

"We'll be home after this is all over." Axel sighed.

"I know but I don't know what's going on without me stopping by everyday." Kaito and Ryuu looked back at Axel with twin frowns.

"You think somethings wrong with your mom?"

"What's wrong is that relationship." Axel shortly responded. Kaito's brows rose and Ryuu continued to frown. Masaki gave them a look and they dropped it. Mai walked at the front of the group and was quiet.

"How do you think everyone is at home?" Kaien shrugged.

"I wouldn't know but I know my Uncle is probably getting ready for our birthday." Kaien chuckled.

"You shouldn't let him spoil you like that." Mai reprimanded.

"Well, it's not like we haven't tried." Mai nodded then smiled.

"Set in his ways?"

"Completely.." Kaien went quiet and looked on at door that led to the kitchen. Hisana and Ava disappeared into the kitchen, wonderful smells coming from it. Mai pushed the doors open to find Ava cooking and Hisana sitting at the table with her head on the table. Violet eyes opened and looked up at them. She smiled weakly. They all sat around her, Kaien knowing what the look was for.

Ava was tense and quiet from where she cooked, water also boiling in a kettle as she did so.

Masaki ran her hand through Hisana's hair, Hisana smiling softly at the orangette. Hisana looked at Evony who smiled at her.

"You guys' parents still have baby clothes?" Realization dawned over those who didn't know, reactions varying from shock to joy. Masaki chuckled.

"I know Dad does." Ryuu smirked.

"Don't tell anyone else but he couldn't get rid of them if he tried." Kaito supplied, Masaki chuckling.

"Ichigo's that sentimental?" Masaki shrugged.

"People have passed away enough for him to be that way." Nods rounded.

Hisana closed her eyes and hummed. Ava walked over, Masaki yielding, yellow eyes flashing a white as she did so. Surai was paying full attention to the situation.

Ava sat some soup and a cup with some herbs settled at the bottom, the plants turning the hot water green.

Hisana's stomach grumbled.

"..I have forgotten to eat." She'd been stressed and sick, eating had been the last thing on her mind.

"Drink at least half of that before starting the soup, it'll make it easier for you to process." Evony smiled softly at the familiar food and tea.

"Mom's favorite when she was pregnant." Ava nodded.

"Mhm, she left some of her recipes for all kinds of ailments here and passed some on to the healers in the city." Ava said. Kaito tilted his head.

"Did Dad eat that?" Masaki's eyes narrowed, trying to remember before she gave up.

"Honestly can't remember." Ryuu leaned back, frowning trying to remember if he'd seen Dad drink or eat the meal before them when he was pregnant with Yuki.

Evony smirked softly at Ryuu's concentrated face before he huffed and shrugged. The door burst open to reveal the triplets and Yuki, along with Starrk, Lilynette and Halibel.

"That smells good!" Garrison said, looking at the food in front of Hisana.

"Who cooked?" Lilynette asked.

"Ava." Starrk looked impressed as he sat down next to Halibel who had Jansen on her lap. Nel came in with Orihime, Katrina on the woman's hip.

"Ah, I'm glad you remembered." Nel said and smiled softly at Ava.

"Congratulations, Hisana and Ava." Orihime said, Hisana smiling ever so softly while Ava nodded.

"Mom told you?" Kaien looked back at Orihime. Sora got up to grab some water, looking back at his mother. Orihime giggled.

"Renji." Hisana and Kaien dead panned.

"Shocker." They said in unison. Ava put a hand on Hisana's shoulder which had a warming effect.

"Mama, where's Dad?" Leon asked, looking up at her.

"He's in the training hall, sweetie." Leon's eyes lit up.

"Can we go watch, please Mama?" Garrison and Jansen joined Leon as they begged, Nel chuckling.

"Maybe next time when things aren't winding down. You want to see us at our best don't you?" The triplets looks disappointed but Jansen excepted it.

"Okay." Masaki's eyes lit up when she remembered their former topic of conversation.

"Nel, did Dad drink the tea Hisana is?" Nel nodded.

"Yes, it didn't work as well as it would with a Hollow but he did." Hisana froze and looked up at Nel who looked at her with sympathy. "But when it did he was able to get around for a good six hours." The remaining parents joined them at this point, Shiro raising an ashen brow.

"Who we talkin' 'bout?"

"Your mate." Halibel supplied and Ichigo flushed crimson, Shiro grinned.

"So easily teased." She said, they heard the small smile she most likely had on behind her collar and mask. Renji and Grimmjow laughed. The Sexta allowed his sons to climb on his lap when he sat down, wincing at all three being there. Yuki sat content next to Kaito who'd gone quiet with concentration to try and master the braid. Yuki hummed as she swung her feet from Kaito's lap.

"Why do you all like calling me that?" Rukia chuckled.

"Because they know it'll get a reaction." Ulquiorra nodded.

"If you did not have the reactions that you do they'd leave you alone." Ulquiorra supplied which made Ichigo just groan.

"Why were you talking about me anyway?" Ichigo asked, sitting next to Kaito and smiled at Yuki who was in his lap.

"Just because of that tea." Ichigo hummed.

"The miracle stuff." Shiro said, stretching. Ichigo nodded, yawning.

"How you doing, Hisana?" Rukia asked, looking at her daughter.

"I'm feeling better now." Ava smiled ever so softly at that. Orihime looked between the two then at everyone else.

"So everyone is coming tomorrow?" Axel nodded.

"Mhm, even Mom."

"Why?"

"Because if everything goes to shit we won't have to worry where they are." Grimmjow supplied. Rukia grinned and raised a brow at Ichigo.

"..Everyone..?" Ichigo nodded with a small smile.

"Everyone but Urahara and Yoruichi, we need them in the human world and some of Axel's family who won't be here till the day of the event." Ichigo responded.

Hisana stretched, looking sleepy.

"You should sleep." Sora said and she nodded as she stood up, Ava following behind her.

"ICHIIIIGGOOO!" Ryuu was tackled by a blur, nearly falling. Kaito, literally, had his back and held him up with a grunt. A brown haired man said then he looked up at who he was holding.

"Who the hell are you?" Ryuu said, raising a brow. Tatsuki chuckled from behind him with Chad who peeled Keigo off of Ryuu.

"How cruel! You don't remember?!" Ryuu stared at him blankly until Keigo tensed up and Ryuu looked behind him to see Shiro who was grinning with Ichigo who was chuckling.

"He was two, Keigo." Ichigo said raising a brow at the mans logic. Keigo pouted while nodding. Uryu shook his head.

"Why is he even here?"

"Hey!" Keigo got slightly uncomfortable when Shiro got closer. Shiro noticed and he stopped, waving them on.

"Come on, We got rooms for ya." Emi looked around in awe, Axel walking over and hugging his mother.

"Hi Mom." She smiled and hugged him back and pulled away, she looked much older and tired which made Axel frown. "You okay?" Emi waved him off.

"I'm fine! Your step dad is being difficult and so are your sisters so..they'll be here soon just need a bit more convincing." Axel seemed unconcerned.

"Sounds good." He said bluntly and started to lead Emi, Masaki and her sharing a look.

"So what exactly are ya gonna do?" Shiro asked, looking over Masaki's shoulder. She smiled back, they were talking what the big event was gonna be in Las Noches to hopefully lure someone with information in.

"Dance." Nnoitra bursted into laughter, Ava scowled. Kaito nodded.

"Two of each of you will cover the entrances after everyone enters." Nel "oh-ed" and nodded.

"Smart." She said. Evony smiled. Ryuu frowned.

"Dad and Pops shouldn't be together." Ichigo raised a brow along with Shiro.

"Why?"

"We need to equal out the power level at each gate." Ulquiorra nodded at his sons words and stared at the plans.

"That means everyone, right?"

"Everyone with spiritual pressure."

"So Dad and Grimmjow will be here, Pop and Orihime over here. Nel will be with Chad, Ulquiorra with Uryu..Mmm.." Ryuu trailed off and looked at everyone.

"Renji with Tatsuki." Evony said, brows creased.

"You have a fullbring now, right Keigo?" Keigo nodded.

"Not the best way either." Shiro snorted, Keigo eyeing him.

"So you'll be with Rukia, then." Evony said, she crossed her arms and frowned. Kaito tilted his head, narrowing gold on black eyes.

"Grandpa and Toshiro."

"Starrk with Jinta..Halibel and Karin. The last three groups will stay here."

"Nnoitra and Szayel are a good enough balance that they can be together and help patrol the crowds with Renji and Tatsuki." Kaito and Ryuu high fived each other, having everyone paired now that wouldn't be apart of the distraction the rest had figured out. They all say down and just settled into comfortable silence until Shiro hmm'd and looked at Ichigo with a smirk, Ichigo looked at him casually then did a double take and raised a brow.

"What?"

"Nothin'."

"Nothin' my ass." Ichigo said and frowned. Shiro just rested his chin in his hand and stared at the man, making his face begin to light a pink.

"Alright you two." Rukia said, smirking at the two men. Hisana tiredly pointed to one of the entrances to the actual castle of Las Noches.

"Who's going here?"

"I would say one of the three groups in Las Noches with you and others." Hisana nodded.

"Okay."

"Alright, I don' know 'bout ya but I'm starvin'." Keigo looked slightly uncomfortable as the Cero stood up and Tatsuki caught it.

"Keigo, what the hell is your issue? You've been jumpy since we got here."

"..Nothing." Tatsuki crossed her arms.

"It's just how he died.." Keigo said and Shiro narrowed his eyes. Ichigo could see this was gonna spiral.

"You know we tried.." Keigo hid his face with his bangs.

"I can't help but think Shiro let it happen..He was the first one there.." Keigo whispered. Shiro's face was full on pissed as he sucked in a breath and went to advance. Ichigo stopped him. Orihime went over and smiled softly.

"I know it still hurts..I know. Shiro tried." Orihime took his hand. "The hollow was killed and that means those souls went back into a cycle. Not the way we would like but they're out there somewhere. Now come and get some food. You'll find it's not what you think."

Keigo looked at her, eyes in awe. He then flung himself on her..he didn't make it. He face planted into the floor as Ulquiorra pulled Orihime gently up and away with a blank face. Orihime cringed when he hit the floor.

Kaito grinned, he knew what it was like to hurt but seeing his Pop upset made him not so sympathetic. Karma was a bitch in a bad mood.

"Hey Ryuu, are you sure you wanna do this?" Evony asked, they were facing each other in the training hall. Ryuu nodded, drawing the duel blades on either of his hips. Evony simply raised her fists.

"As long as you are." He teased and she smirked before disappearing, her Hierro able to compete with Nnoitra's. Evony appeared and spun, leg out as she met heel with blade. Evony and Ryuu went all out when fighting together, most pairs doing so. It was a test for each other to keep them strong to protect each other and any family they would have together.

Ryuu was the only one of his siblings without a hollow. Yuki was showing signs of being another Vizard like Masaki. Both girls didn't have a twin to balance the Shinigami and Hollow so they developed an inner hollow. Their parents had thought Ryuu and Kaito would have an inner hollow but that wasn't the case. Ryuu was brought out of his thoughts by being shoved backwards really far.

"Pay attention!" Evony called, Ryuu spun and knocked her off her feet. She climbed up quickly and drew her sword and clashed with him. Her eyes flashed with concern as they began a dance, Ryuu heaving and Evony watching him. He grunted and placed his blades as an "x".

"Puncture, Ketsueki Hantā*!" Both blades changed wildly, the middle becoming the handle and either side becoming the blade. They glowed a red hue. They continued their fight, Evony breathing hard through her nose. Blue eyes practically glowed, Ryuu was strong and they both were on the same power level.

She just wondered how he would do in a real battle.

"Pounce, Jaguar!" Her mask came down and covered everything but her eyes, coming out to be more of the skull of a jaguar. Bone armor came onto her hands and feet, resembling a cat. Her breasts where kept in place by armor that resembled the rib cage of a jaguar, it hid her breasts and gave her protection as did the armor that started under her belly button and ended behind her knee. A black tail flicked out and she growled. Matching black nails elongating her hands, they weren't paw like unlike her feet.

Her resurrection was similar to Grimmjow's in appearance but not so when it can to her powers. They continued to fight until both didn't want to hurt each other. Ryuu had a fresh Bankai and wasn't able to control it yet, it was very unstable. His Bankai severely sapped his energy and could turn him hostile if he couldn't control it. His siblings had hollow things to worry about, he had to worry about a deadly Bankai.

Evony and Ryuu retired to their room, Ryuu shedding his Shihakusho off, leaving only his boxers as he walked to the bathroom to shower. Evony watched him then followed. They both showered peacefully, and went to bed.

"Hey Ryuu?"

"Mm?" Evony sat up and she saw how tired he looked. She cupped his face.

"I love you." She said and smiled when he gave her a softy, sleepy grin.

"I love you too, now go to bed." She nodded and cuddled to him, her mind racing.

She had a bad feeling.

The next morning, Orihime was making breakfast with Tatsuki. Orihime had some weird tastes so Tatsuki was trying to limit that. Shiro needed to go and hunt, it was evident as he walked in with a groan. His bones cracked as he settled into a chair next to Ichigo who was eyeing him. Shiro waved him off.

"I'll go later. I don' gotta death wish." Ichigo merely nodded and Grimmjow entered with Nel, they both seemed to be in the same state and even Ulquiorra. Kaito walked in with his hair ruffled, the shaved part of his head starting to grow and lose its preciseness. Ichigo was shocked that Kaito was awake.

"You're awake?" Kaito looked back and nodded.

"Yeah, we gotta get everything ready for today."

"Where's everyone else, then?" Orihime asked, looking at him. Kaito started listing things off from there.

"Sora is taking a shower, Ryuu rounding up everyone that isn't busy. Masaki is with Axel and Emi as they get the rest of Axel's shitty family. Hisana is also getting a shower and Ava is getting a shit ton of herbs to dry for later for Hisana. Kaien is with Mai setting up in the square where it'll take place. I'm getting everyone's plates."

"You mean you wanted to just get coffee?" Kaito merely smirked slyly as he went about getting plates set out for everyone. Shiro got up.

"In tha' case we should hunt."

"I'm starving, let's go." Grimmjow said, Nel getting up to follow. Ulquiorra kissed Orihime's temple lightly as he proceeded out. Shiro gave Ichigo's hand a squeeze then he turned and left. Ryuu came in holding Garrison and Yuki's hands while Evony carried the other two boys.

"Where's Kat?" Kaito asked

"She's with Halibel, Kat likes her." Evony replied. Ichigo hummed and everyone froze when they felt a garganta open.

"Man I feel bad for Axel and Emi."

"I don't know how she does it.." Orihime sat the food on the table.

"To protect Axel. I'd do the same." She said. Ichigo looked at her and she smiled, he smirked slightly. He knew she'd do anything for her kids but he still felt bad for Emi. The door opened then and Ichigo smiled at seeing Jocelyn and Kosuke.

"Ah! Mon Papa Adoptif!" Ichigo chuckled and got up.

"Hi Jocelyn." She smiled and went in for a hug. Masaki was right behind her with Kosuke, Axel and the rest of his family. The three girls were now older, One was Axel's age from his step fathers previous marriage and the twins were the girls Emi had. The man was named Kenji Naito, Axel keeping his fathers name and Emi not wanting to let go of Axel's fathers last name.

She had it legally but when she wasn't around her husband she introduced herself as Ride. The eldest daughter was Natsumi, the twins Shoma and Nara. Masaki grumbled as she went to get coffee, Surai wouldn't stop bitching about the three girls and the man in her presence. Emi went to sit down, sighing.

"I didn't realize your brother would be here.." Natsumi said, looking at Kaito who was teasing one of the triplets. Kaito flicked his eyes up and without missing a beat shot back.

"Well shit, I didn't either!" Kaito said, sarcasm dripping from his voice. Kenji merely raised a brow and Ichigo had to count down from ten. He didn't want to fight and he was thankful Shiro wasn't here. Shiro and Kenji loathed each other and Kenji had a fit when Axel came to live with them.

Emi wanted Axel out of that house and that's why he was able to leave, but his mother didn't follow. Natsumi's eyes narrowed.

"I suggest you play nice because you're in our world now and we're the only ones who can protect you." Ryuu said, coming to his brother's defense. Masaki was barely holding in her comments. Tatsuki sighed.

"Well, food is ready if you want it!"

"You know how I feel about them, Emi." Kenji growled as they stood in their room.

"I know, but they're protecting us."

"If it hadn't been for you letting Axel be around that girl we wouldn't be here."

"Whatever." Emi felt her hair gripped and pulled as she was spun around.

"What the hell did you just say to me?" Emi's eyes watered as she looked at him.

She wasn't prepared for Ichigo to open the door to their room. She had never seen the man go from peaceful to pissed so quickly. He was faster than she had imagined. He grabbed Kenji and dragged him out of the room and down the hall, all the whole Kenji struggling.

"Let me go!" He yelled, Emi following behind. Ichigo threw the doors open to the meeting hall where everyone was planning for the day. Ichigo threw Kenji on the floor, him sneering. Ichigo's children hadn't seen him that angry in a very long time.

"Ichigo, please don't." Emi pleaded. Kenji's three daughters went to surge up but the three Shirosaki children stopped them.

"Move, Masaki."

"My Dad has a reason for this. You stay out of it. You can't order me around." Masaki said, Axel getting up and frowning.

"Mo-"

"What kind of man are you?! Tell them." Ichigo demanded. Kenji sneered.

"It's between Emi and I."

"Pulling her hair? Don't get me started on what else I saw."

"They're love bites." Emi's shirt had ridden up when Kenji had grabbed her hair, she had since fixed it but Ichigo knew what he saw weren't love bites. Shapes of fist, not teeth. Tatsuki took the time to usher the younger children out (Also resisting the eager to beat Kenji), Shiro nodding at Yuki to go. Ichigo's ears tinted red but he pulled up one leg of his pants, on his inner thigh was a bite mark.

He knew he'd get shit later but he was pissed and needed to prove a point. Two marks, one a slightly purple mark and the other the mark of teeth."

"These are love bites. That is abuse." Emi tugged at Ichigo's Shinigami uniform. Axel's face was red, Masaki seeing the fury in his eyes. Kenji stood up, shoving Ichigo away from him.

"I don't need to see that shit." Kenji growled. Ichigo took a deep breath then nailed him in the jaw. Emi flew forward and stood between the men.

"We have an event to prepare for, stop." She demanded. She turned to Kaito and pointed.

"I'm also shaving that half of your head." She started to walk out, obvious tears starting.

"I'll be waiting for you kids to practice." She walked out, hands shaking.

"Dad..Why?" Nara asked. Kenji said nothing, sitting down. Everyone went to follow Emi but not before Shiro curled his hands, his long, sharp nails digging into the back of Kenji's neck as he leaned forward and whispered into his ear. Shiro looked deadly and Kenji paled, Shiro then straightened and took Ichigo's arm as they walked out to leave the man be himself. He wasn't worth killing..for now.

Emi was not fulling ignoring the concerned looks everyone threw her way. Axel couldn't fully concentrate.

"Axel." Emi said firmly. He sighed.

"I know. I know." He replied irritably, Masaki looking at him with furrowed brows. She then approached him and put her hands on his shoulders, forcing him to look down at her.

"Focus on me. I don't want you distracted today, there is always tomorrow." Axel nodded slowly while off to the side a familiar occurrence was happening. Grimmjow and Ichigo were blade to blade, they were each other's partners for the day so why not just warm up? Everyone else was doing much of the same, except for Shiro and Orihime.

They had both agreed it wouldn't be an exactly fair fight. Orihime was more defensive than offensive. Shiro was all in when he fought. Now that he thought about it, that's why they were partnered together. Shiro chuckled. Smart kids.

"Shiro?" Shiro raised a brow and looked down at his partner in crime of the day.

"Yeah?"

"What if this doesn't work?" Shiro shrugged.

"Hadn' thought of tha'. I leave tha' up ta Ichi. I wouldn' worry 'bout it. We'll be there if anythin' goes wrong and some 'o the Hollow leaders as well." Orihime nodded.

"I'm worried.."

"I can tell. Part of me is." Shiro admitted. Orihime looked up at him. He was looking at Ichigo then at his kids. Orihime nodded and looked at her own family. She sighed then looked at Shiro.

"I agree with you. We just gotta give them a little help." The CD player they brought when several batteries suddenly changed to playing "Cheap Thrills". One of the many American songs Emi and Kaito listen to. Emi feeding Kaito's love for the bands and artist from the country. Kaito grinned and snapped his head around to Sora who only rolled his eyes and joined him as they started singing it. It wasn't good singing but it made Ryuu laugh and join.

Soon everyone was joining in and Emi laughed, smiling softly at them. Shiro came and placed a hand on Emi's shoulder and she looked at him. He gave her a small smirk and she returned it with a soft smile.

The partnered groups were at their posts, watching the crowd and also their children. Grimmjow and Ichigo stood watching the stage, Grimmjow with his hands in his pockets while Ichigo's were crossed across his own chest. Ichigo had his signature scowl on his face as he watched the stage and also the crowd. Grimmjow stiffened and spun around where his back was facing. He narrowed his eyes then looked back.

"Someone is definitely here." Grimmjow growled. He didn't like this, he'd rather just go find them instead of waiting. Evony was watching from her spot on stage where her and Masaki were. Sweat collected on her brow as she joined in when she was supposed too.

She wasn't used to doing full shows while with Axel and Masaki it was natural. Suddenly there was a commotion in the crowd distracting when sudden Grimmjow cried out, dying to a growl as both men spun, Grimmjow had a large slash similar to the scar on his chest. However it was oozing green. Grimmjow felt his world spin while Ichigo drew Zangetsu and bared his teeth in a snarl as he leapt forward to meet the bone armor of the Adjuchas hollow. Ichigo took care of him quickly and looked too Grimmjow who was breathing heavy.

"..What..was that shit.."

"I don't know but I think that was just a distraction." Ichigo made eye contact with Orihime from across the way, she frowned and nudged Shiro. Shiro snapped his head down to her then followed her line of sight. She send her shield over to hopefully help with his wounds and he was internally grateful. The kids were watching but also keeping it going, some Hollow were slightly aware but kept it to themselves. Those were the ones who were some of the leaders of tribes that had popped up in Hueco Mundo.

Shiro suddenly moved into the crowd, Orihime following behind. Ichigo watched, Ulquiorra tensed from his spot close to the castle of Las Noches. Shiro grabbed a vasto lorde looking hollow, they looked nearly arrancar like and that's why Shiro pinned him. He put him a headlock and spot in his ear, making the other still when he felt the sharp nail heated against his temple. Not a good sign, he wouldn't want a cero. Now everyone was looking on.

Once the hollow in Shiro's arms stopped moving he pinched a nerve, knocking him out and Orihime caught him with her shield. Those on the make shift stage soon ended, Masaki high fiving Axel before they laced their to hands together and touched foreheads.

AN: I hope you guys enjoyed it! It was a rough chapter to write just because I had a lot of writers block just because I have plans but idk how to get there yet?

Yes, quiet shorter than the most recent chapters.

Jocelyn: "My adoptive Dad" roughly in french.

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