Ah, it feels good to get updating a bit faster. Not much to say, except thanks for all the reviews! Now, all I need is a little luck, a pinch of creativity, and…
Disclaimer: I Don't Own Bleach.
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Shadows flickered in the circle of light that the torch was releasing. Tall grass, dense trees, and a river to boot. Suzume smiled to herself as the two guards yawned, obviously tired from their shift.
Pretty soon, you can sleep forever. A somewhat sadistic smirk appeared on her face as she pulled out two knives, and prepared to throw.
CRASH!
An explosion echoed from the other side of the enemy wall. The guards looked up, startled.
Grimmjow must be enjoying himself. She smiled at the thought, before letting the knives fly.
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Grimmjow was, in fact, enjoying himself immensely. To get the guards' attention, he had released his zanpakuto, and now was glowering at the Sekitan guards, who turned tail and fled. He laughed maniacally as guards ran from his display. He appeared in front of them with a burst of sonido, and roared, sending a sonic boom, causing more death and destruction. He smiled wildly, before realizing that he had just wiped out all of the guards here. He turned his gaze to the lesser defended south side of the castle, hoping that Suzume hadn't been caught,
More guards appeared in front of him, surprisingly using shunpo. He bore his teeth at them, before smirking in a more human fashion. After all, he knew that his Suzume-chan (she would kill him for calling her that) could handle herself. He darted towards the new group, laughing once again.
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Suzume slipped by, unnoticed until she was upon her opponent. Bodies littered the floors of the hallways as she threw knives and slit throats. Yoruichi and Soi-fon gave her extra stealth training, and Grimmjow had taught her how to deal with a fair fight.
But, She thought, assassins never fight fair. She fingered a glass bottle in her pocket, but, suddenly, voices were heard down the hall.
Two guards walked down the hall, and saw the bodies littering the floor in front of them. The began yelling and crying for help, before two shuriken pierced their throats.
Suzume leapt down from her hiding spot, a light fixture, before running down the halls once more, more knives at the ready. She really, truly was hoping for some actual action, but, another part of her enjoyed this line of work. Well, as much as you can enjoy killing without being Grimmjow.
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Ichigo, Ulquiorra, Orihime, Halibel, Rukia and etc. (Nnoitra: Hey! Me: What? All you're names came up underlined with red!) were sitting in the infirmary, Halibel being treated once again for several fractures in her arms and legs, courtesy of Yammi. Nnoitra was pacing back and forth as he grit his teeth, amazed at how Yammi had gotten off scot free after attacking Halibel like this!
The others watched him as he took out his anger on the various instruments lying around. The medics had started to treat the fractures with reiatsu, and left while it began to take its effect. The group was talking quietly amongst themselves before they heard a loud crash outside.
The three captors looked outside, seeing fire, death, and corpses. They nodded to each other, before turning the three captives, who were looking at them quizzically (except Ulquiorra (poker face) Schiffer). Nnoitra walked towards Halibel, before picking her up bridal style. She turned her patented glare on him, and fought the urge to beat the snot out of him. Rukia and Ichigo stood next to Ulquiorra and Orihime, who could walk quite well.
"What are you doing?" Orihime asked, alarm shrouding her features, before Rukia piped up.
"We thought it over, and talked about it for hours, and we've come to a decision." She said, worry, happiness and fear all crowding her features. All three answered at once.
"We're getting you three out of here."
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Well, did you expect that cliffhanger? Did ya, did ya, did ya? As well as Suzume being a kick ass ninja, and Grimmjow finally being able to take out some of that frustration on his enemies! Well, I know this chapter (as well as most of my others) was pretty short, but I think I'll do a double length next time. Not making any promises, but, it's a possibility.
R&R.
Twilight Symphony