Had to chew on things a bit to see where I was going with this! Enjoy=)

Ayla had just settled down into a peaceful rhythm of breathing and concentration when she heard Shuuhei command his zanpaktou, seriously this man had to be THE most annoying person she had ever met. He had told her to concentrate and now he's swinging his deadly pinwheels around how the hell can anyone concentrate?! She sighed and looked at the man out of the corner of her eye; there was no denying he was beautiful. He was tall and lithe, agile like a fox with short spiky dark hair, she watched him twirl his sword above his head noticing how he moved with grace, his muscles taunt ready to strike he looked just like a death god. Her eyes moved slowly lower, appreciating his long torso and from what she could see through his robes his nice, round ass. His legs she imagined would be strong and lean, and she caught herself blushing at the realization she had seen him in all his glory but was annoyed she could not remember. She had been embarrassed about the whole incident of course, taking both men in the same night; Renji did not seem to mind as much as his lover did and the whole situation had made Ayla feel rather, well, awkward. She did not want to be a homewrecker but Renji had talked to her and Shuuhei and while she knew he and Shuuhei loved each other he had also made it clear that he was fond of her and if it was agreeable she would be a welcome addition….at least to Renji. Ayla didn't think she could say no to him, he did something to her, but Shuuhei gorgeous as he was his personality left a lot to be desired, she wondered if it was out of jealousy because certainly she was not wild about sharing however maybe she could learn to be ok with being polyamourous if Shuuhei would just be a bit nicer, maybe just maybe they would get along. Rolling her eyes thinking yeah right she turned back to the task at hand, he had told her that before he could train her she needed to get to know her zanpaktou. Ayla closed her eyes and began to concentrate and fell slowly into a rhythm.

She gasped in shock as around her she saw orange trees and smelled the heady scent of oranges in full bloom; she was draped in fog and could not see but 5 feet ahead of her. She walked further into the orange trees and stopped when she saw a large mass by what appeared to be a pond.

"Come Ayla, I have been waiting." Said a deep female voice, soft and caressing almost like music.

"Tstiayuga? Can it be?" She took in the being as she moved closer. Her zanpaktou was incredible, a huge dragon with molten silver pools for eyes, black wings and underbelly that shone as if they had been polished, emerald scales glittering on her body with black and silver tattoo like markings winding around her arms, legs and face, the markings appeared to move on their own as they flowed on her body. Her horns erupted from her head right by her ears and had a slow curve to them and were like chrome and gleamed wicked silver. This creature was beautiful and radiated power from her very being.

"Ayla" she looked directly at her "how I have waited to meet you, we have much to talk about" she said, absentmindedly reaching a talon in the pond and spearing a koi fish. Slurping it down she looked at Ayla "this is your inner world, it reflects your soul. Right now it is cloudy because you are in turmoil; it doesn't make you a less effective fighter, just more vulnerable. I suppose you're not interested in that, you want to know what you are yes?"

Ayla nodded "please, please tell me everything!"

Ayla and Tstiayuga sat and talked for quite some time, meanwhile Shuuhei finished with Kazeshini and looked over at the girl. It had been hours since she had gone into a trance like state, while he knew there would be much to discover he was glad the girl was safe while she was speaking to her sword. Wondering if maybe he should try to speak to Kazeshini he reached out with his mind

"Hunh Hisagi what you want asshole?" came the response from the dark figure that slowly stepped into view.

"Always a pleasure Kazeshini, just wanted to get your opinion on our companion. See if you knew anything."

"Oh her hunh, she's weak but her power is strong. If she gets her ass in gear she will become strong" he shrugged "not that I think you will be able to help with that."

Shuuhei ran his hand through his hair; his zanpaktou was ever so helpful "Did you learn anything from her zanpaktou?"

"Sure did, she said she would need us, and you. That the human would need both you and your boyfriend" he sneered "I told her I wasn't interested and she could shove it. We don't need anyone but Renji, we have a full house already as far as I am concerned, then the bitch flared her power at me and said it wasn't up for discussion."

Shuuhei laughed, his zanpaktou was an asshole he knew that but it appeared he finally met his match. Chimpette and Snakey got along with Kazeshini just fine, those three were always up to no good but Kazeshini was more malicious then they were and Renji's sword had kept him reined in a bit so to speak, and he knew it even though Kazeshini didn't say it; but he had a soft spot for Snakey. "So she flared her power, when has that ever stopped you?"

His sword was silent for a minute, "Shuuhei…her power is terrifying. I am meant to reap life itself but this, this goes beyond anything I could do, and would do. She is truly the harbinger of death and the giver of life. She is a true Izanami."

"True Izanami? We knew she was an Izanami-"

"No, you didn't well you thought you knew. A true Izanami is both the bringer of death and giver of life, she is blessed with both gifts where most are blessed with one or the other and simply born at the same time and find each other to become a pair she is one in herself." His sword shifted feet and looked nervous before continuing "What I am trying to say is usually the power is split between two, in this case it is not. This makes her the most powerful Izanami…ever."

Shuuhei stared certain his jaw was on the floor and he was eating flies by now "ever?" he squeaked out.

Kazeshini nodded "Recall in the legend Izanami AND Izanagi two that were one. The one you saw was part of a pair. Ayla, she is not. Her zanpaktou forced me through her power to speak with her, and it was then she told me Ayla possessed both abilities, which is why she needs you and Renji."

"What do we have to do with bringing death, I know that's your schtick but-"

"Not with death you moron….with life." His sword said evenly.