Ch. 12 A friend's visit
AN: Hey guys so finished reading the very LAST chapter of Bleach the other day. Safe to say I'm not very happy but I can't do very much about it. But, never fear as I will continue my story and the Bleach verse will live on. I would also like to take the time to tip my hat to Tite Kubo for designing such a wonderful and in-depth world as Bleach and doing the best he could with the short time he was allotted. But, without further ado, let's get into the next chapter of Tale of Two Hollows!
Seireitei, Captain's Meeting Chamber
The air in the room was tense as the Captains waited for the last of their number to return with the captured Hollow. Through the silence the pitter patter of rain could be heard hammering against the roof of the great building through. The Captains stayed perfectly still as they watched the door to the room like hawks as they waited.
Finally, the large double door opened wide and Captain Komamura and Captain Tousen walked through the threshold. In their hand sat long chains of energy that snaked along the ground and out the door to the dark rain blasted exterior. As the two Captains started to reel their captive into the room a flash off lightning illuminated it from behind casting a long menacing shadow.
A shiver ran through many of the Captains as the creature turned its burning hate filled amber eyes towards them. Its eyes were filled with a burning hatred that would burn the very soul of a regular Soul Reaper.
"Bring the beast forward." Said the Head Captain with an authoritative tap of his cane. As ordered Captains Komamura and Tousen marched the bound Hollow to the center of the Captains and attached their chains to the ground and joined their fellows in their respective lines. The Head Captain glared at the restrained Hollow and to his surprise It stared right back. The Head Captain narrowed his eyes. "You're either one of the bravest Hollows I've ever meet or the dumbest." He said as the Hollow continued to meet his gaze unflinchingly.
"You don't scare me Soul Reaper." Spat the Hollow in a deep and rough bestial voice. The Head Captain studied the Hollow closely and noticed the hidden and extensive power hidden within the beast.
For a split second the other Captains could have sworn they saw the shadow of a frown cross the Head Captains face. "You talk boldly for a monster that was captured by two Soul Reapers." Stated the Head Captain plainly. "You will tell us what we want to know and then you will die like the monster you are."
As the Captains watched they saw the Hollow bend over slightly and start to shake. "Look the uncivilized beast is shaking in fear. I guess he's all talk and no bite!" Said a petite female Captain with the symbol of Squad Two on the back of her coat.
The woman was petite with short black hair tied into two cloth wrapped braids that ended in large gold rings. Her eyes are a piercing grey color with not a trace of warmth. She wears the normal Captains attire with a thick yellow ribbon tied around her waist with her sword's sheath attached to her lower back. Her sword is a Wakizashi with a pale gold handle and a dark blue sheath. The hand guard was ovular and curved downwards toward the sheath.
After a few moments the Captains started to hear a strange noise starting to emanate from the Hollow and in horror realized it was laughing. The Hollow's laugh was deep and rough like its voice but at the same time it cut deep into their souls with a primal fear. Something wasn't right with the way it laughed it gave them the feeling like prey about to be caught by a predator. On reflex several Captains drew their weapons and looked to their leader for instruction.
"You think I'm afraid little girl?" Hissed the Hollow as its laughter subsided as it turned its head towards the small female Captain. The Female Captain stepped back a step as she stared into the two burning orbs now drilling holes into her soul. She felt power and age from those burning eyes. She remembered this same feeling of fear rushing thru her body the first time she angered the Head Captain. "Congratulations Genryusai, you've let the Gotei Thirteen grow soft in your old age."
The Captains were shocked at the insolence of the Hollow by daring to use the Head Captain's first name. "How dare you speak to the Head Captain with such familiarity!" Shouted the female Captain as she shook herself from her fearful trance.
"Silence Captain Soifon!" Said the Head Captain with deadly seriousness. As Captain Soifon bowed low in apology the Head Captain tuned to address the Hollow. "How do you know my first name Hollow?" He said calmly.
"You mean you don't recognize me? I'm hurt old friend that you would forget me after what we had been thru together." Said the Hollow mockingly as he relished the shocked looks on the other Captains. "Are you saying you never told these children the reason why Hueco Mundo is a dead place ruled only by hunger and death? You truly are losing your touch in your old age." The other Captains looked at their leader with faces of confusion and shock.
With a long tired sigh, the Head Captain stood from his chair and walked up to the bound Hollow. "Your silver tongue has caused enough chaos; it is obvious you have no information for us so I will kill you myself." Said the Head Captain as he held his cane out horizontally. The cane soon began to dissolve to reveal a sheathed Katana with a dark purple sheath and a round handguard. Raising the sword above his head ready to strike the Hollow down.
Suddenly time seemed to slow as the Head Captains sword descended towards the Hollow. As the sword descended the chains holding the Hollow shattered and the Hollow slammed his horned head into the Head Captains midriff. The Head Captain slid across the polished wood floor. Before the Head Captain had even finished sliding the Hollow surged to its feet and charged into the Head Captain with such force the pair of them smashed thru the back wall and disappeared into the distance. The Captains rushed to the hole in the wall and watched as an explosion lit the distant horizon before swiftly following.
With the Head Captain
The pair tumbled thru the air at the speed of sound as they flew over the Seireitei until they smashed into the ground near the southern gate. Separating after the fall Captain Yamamoto rolled to his feet and faced the demonic Hollow. As the Head Captain watched the Hollow its form began to change. As he watched the thick black fur receded to reveal smooth Grey skin. The Hollows proportions changed as its muscles began to shrink as its body became more feminine.
The once towering demonic Hollow was now half its former size at a little over five foot. The Hollow was now clearly feminine with a toned and fluid body like that of a dancer. Her skin was a light grey color and her eyes were the same blazing amber. Her mask had changed from that of a demon to a thick spiked circlet with two ram horns extending past her ears. Her face was regal and beautiful like an angel and a long flowing mane of deep crimson hair had now been released to flutter and dance in the wind. The woman wore a long black silk loincloth that reached to a pair golden anklets. Around her neck sat a silver choker inlaid in several finely cut amethysts. Over her upper half she wore a sleeveless top made of purple silk that revealed her bare stomach and only a small amount of her modest breasts.
"Now do you remember me old friend?" Asked the woman in a sweet and gentle voice. The old man's eyes widened as he looked at the woman who was a glimpse into the past. "From your expression I think it's safe to say you do remember me." Said the woman as she chuckled sweetly at the expression of surprise upon the old man's face.
The Head Captain almost smiled at the sound of that laugh. The laugh sounded reminded him of endless fields of flowers and the warmth of spring. For a few seconds the Head Captain was once again a mere two hundred years old happy young man. Then, that moment was over. "Why have you shown yourself to me once again after so long apart and in such a manner?" He asked as he resealed his sword into his cane.
"I always loved to mess with you when we were younger. I just decided to test you men. By the way you'll find the men I "Killed" sleeping in the forest." The woman's face then became deadly serious. "I came to warn you my old friend. The powers we tried so hard to destroy so long ago are rising once more. It will take more than all the Soul Reapers you can muster to hold back the coming darkness." Said the Woman seriously. The Head Captains face seemed to age a million years as he heard those words. "How long?" He asked solemnly. The woman gazed helplessly at the old man and said the two words he least wanted to hear. "I don't know."
The woman slowly walked up to the Head Captain and placed her slender hands upon his own. "You must be careful Genryusai, a terrible war is coming before they return. Be wary of your precious Captains for there are three that may yet destroy all you have built and have already tried." As the woman finished speaking she began to fade away into a cloud of glittering violet smoke. "I will be in touch Genryu please don't try to kill me again." Said the woman with a gentle chuckle and a wink before she disappeared completely. A few moments later the other Captains reached the Head Captain.
"Head Captain where is that Hollow?" Asked Captain Hitsugaya as he readied his sword.
"Restrain yourself Captain Hitsugaya the Hollow has been dealt with." Replied the Head Captain as he began to walk back towards the Squad one barracks. "The Hollow was indeed the one that opened the Garganta. Still, all squad are to be on high alert for any other strange occurrences, dismissed." "They aren't Ready yet." He thought to himself as he looked back at his departing Captains.
AN: AND that's a wrap with the next chapter of Tale of Two Hollows
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