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Byakuya stood there is the midst of battle, watching the destruction and chaos around him. He could hear the thousands of metal swords scraping, clashing and clanging against each other. The calls of various Zanpakutō rung off of his ears and the slicing of skin and garments become embedded in his head playing over and over. It was war. Physically and mentally, it was war. The leaders of The Gotei 13 were doing what they had to do in order to protect the Soul Society.

Byakuya moved to the roof of an old building after he had defeated his opponent. That would make three battles in a row for the Kuchiki Clan Head. The 6th Division Captain tried to regain what little of his strength he could before going back into the battle scene. He would be of no use to anyone if he were dead.

"Splice," Byakuya heard the familiar call. The noble prince's head turned 180 degrees. He searched the battle ground for the raven haired girl through the thousands of people. Through those thousands he found her. She stood there, unintimidated by the 8 foot something creature. "Yamata no Orochi."

Byakuya knew that Minako was at her breaking point. She tried to never solely rely on her Zanpakutō. Not even when she knew she needed him. Minako was just as prideful as Byakuya when it comes to fighting and as stubborn as mule as well. She did not want help from anyone or anything. She never had.

Minako had never asked anyone for help. Normally, she did not need it. Though Byakuya could not help but to reconsider her wishes when he gazed upon her again. The girl was barely recognizable. There were various cuts along her robe as well as her body. Minako's skin had a scarlet glow from the combination of blood and the blazing sun shining down her body. She did not look as if she were ready to take on this opponent.

Byakuya took one step before he halted. He was so close to going down to help her, but he had to believe that she could handle herself. From behind he felt Renji's energy. Soon after, Byakuya felt a hand sit on his shoulder. "Kuchiki taicho, she'll be okay."

Byakuya did not respond. He had to believe she would be alright. That is all he could do. Minako would rather die with pride than have someone save her from impending death. Byakuya watched, he observed from a distance. Minako paced herself and continued. The prince could not keep his eyes off of the intense battle. After a half of an hour and many exchanged hit, Minako was ready to end the fight. With one final blow of her doubled bladed sword she finished the creature by slicing him in half horizontally. Blood spewed from the creature and onto Minako, adding a new extra layer of blood to her body.

Byakuya turned around when he felt a petite hand squeeze his upper arm. It was Minako and she looked worse up close, but Byakuya would rather see her tired and drenched in blood than dead.

Minako leaned into Byakuya's arm and watched as the battles continued. There was so much fear, anger and bloodshed. The two of them stood idly by as their comrades fell. While in battle, neither of them could reach or help their friends. Minako shook her head in disgust. Byakuya looked at Minako with curiosity.

"I wanted to get to you. I wanted to help you so bad, but I knew you wouldn't want that." Minako told him as she let go of his arm. Minako kisses Byakuya's arm and lingers there for a while. Minako let go of his upper hand and jumped carelessly back into battle with Renji on her heels.

Byakuya stood there, on the tall building. He gazed around the roof the building. "I wanted to help you as well." Byakuya stated quietly before going back into war.