Okay the final battle is about to begin.
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Hawk's Story: Bleach
Chapter 21
"Byakuya, I have complete faith in you." Hawk said.
"As you should." Byakuya said back.
Byakuya entered the arena to face Domon. Clouds dimmed the light in the sky, leaving an ominus look on the arena. Byakuya and Domon stood several feet away from each other. Everyone looked on in concern. "So Captain Kuchikai, do you really think you can win?" Domon asked.
"I know I can win." Byakuya said.
"Really? And how do you know that?" Domon asked.
"Because not only is my pride, but the lives of others are on the line." Byakuya said.
"From the rumors I heard you were pretty cold, but I guess you have a soft side." Domon taunted.
"Don't misunderstand, I don't care what happens to the Wanderer, but I made myself a promise and I don't intend to break it." Byakuya said drawng his sword. Byakuya Flash Stepped behind Domon and swung his sword at his head. Domon did the same thing, he Flash Stepped behind Byakuya and swung his sword at his back. But unlike Byakuya, Domon connected. Or so he thought. "Shihou Black Ops Step Technique 3: Molting Cicada." Byakuya's captain's jacket fell to the ground as Byakuya appeared several feet from Domon. "I hope you know I hate that technique. You've begun to annoy me. Bankai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi." Byakuya dropped his sword and it disappeared. Then the thousands of petals appeared. He sent them directly at Domon.
"Shapeshift, Kakushu Tsubasa." Domon said. His katana then turned into a spear. As the petals came at him Domon began to spin his spear at incredible speed, deflecting the petals. Then the petals came at Domon from all directions. He changed his spear into two short swords and began to run. At first he was dodging the same way Ichigo did with eratic movements. Then Byakuya realized Domon was running a circle around him. Domon began to pick up speed until he was no longer visible. The petals stopped because they couldn't find Domon. That's when he appeared behind Byakuya. Domon changed his swords back into the spear and thrust in towards Byakuya.
Byakuya side stepped it and a chain slipped out of his sleave. He wrapped the chain around the spear. "Way of Destruction Number 11: Bound Lightning." Byakuya sent the electrical current into the spear. Before the lightning reached Domon his spear changed into a sword with a rubber handle, negating the lightning. Domon then slashed Byakuya across the back. Domon went for another slash, but Byakuya Flash Stepped away from him. Blood dripped to the ground, then the blood turned into a pink flame "Senkai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi." Four rows of pink swords surrounded them. "Consider yourself lucky that you can die by this technique." Byakuya said.
"Hmm, I have a similiar technique. Bankai." Domon said. Four rows of various different swords and spears appeared around them. "Tengoku no Asenaru, Kakushu Tsubasa."
A katana appeared in Byakuya's hand and a claymore appeared in Domon's. They began their clash. Domon noticed that Byakuya's physical strength had increased. Byakuya went at him with a flurry of strikes until he knocked the claymore from Domon's hands. Byakuya swung and slashed Domon across the chest. Domon jumped back and a pair of katana's appeared in his hands. He charged Byakuya and the clashed in a test of strength. Byakuya brought another blade to him and stabbed Domon in the foot so he couldn't move. Byakuya put him finger to Domon's chest. "Way of Destruction Number 4: White Lightning." Domon spun out of the way and behind Byakuya. Byakuya was a little surprised that Domon would purposely tear his foot in half. That's when he noticed Domon's leg in front of him. Byakuya jumped away before Domon could hit him. "What is going on?" Byakuya asked.
"You see all my limbs are prostetic. I've used Way of Destruction Number 96 on four seperate occasions. I'll do anything to complete a mission." Domon said. He went and reattached his leg. "Now for my next attack." Domon sent his blades from the rows towards Byakuya. Byakuya was Flash Stepping away from them as the came flying towards him. Thanks to his Bankai his speed has increased as well. Byakuya appeared behind him and a blade came right for him. He dodged and it hit Domon. Domon nonchalantly pulled it from his back. "I guess I have no choice. Kyukyokukai!" A bright light appeared around Domon. His Spiritual Pressure increased dramaticly. He stepped out of the light and he had six arms and three faces. Each arm had a diffent sword. "Akuma Kami Asura's Tengoku no Asenaru."
"Im-impossible. Kyukyokukai was suppose to be a myth." Byakuya said in shock.
"It is but a myth in the Soul Society, but in the King's Realm we all possess a Kyukyokukai." Domon said. Domon disappeared and reappeared behind Byakuya. Byakuya turned to block Domon's attacks, but there were to many swords to block. Byakuya took five slashes to the body, before he jumped back.
Byakuya was bleeding and breathing heavily. "He's too powerful. I have one only one choice left." Byakuya thought. "You may have Kyukyokukai but I have my own ultimate technique. Shukei: Hakuteiken!" All of Byakuya's floating swords ingulfed him and turn white. He grew a pair of wings and a white sword. "Now you will perish." Byakuya said.
They ran towards each other and had one final clash. A large explosion went off when they collided. Dust and smoke was all that could be seen. Everyone looked on and waited for the smoke to clear. As it did they noticed they were standing with their back to each other. Five of Domon's arms then shattered. Blood began to pour from each of them until they both began to fall forward. One body teleported outside the arena, the other dropped to a knee.
The silence that fell over the Sokyoku Hill was eerie as the rain began to fall. Everyone was in a state of complete shock. Byakuya…had lost. No one moved they just stood as if it wasn't happening. Byakuya stood up, looked over at everyone, then Flash Stepped away. Byakuya was absolutely ashamed of himself. Byakuya didn't like Hawk, but he had a reason for helping him..
Hawk was the first person to move. He dropped to his knees and started mumbling. "H-how? Byakuya was our ace. How could we loose?"
Soi Fon was the next to grasp what was going on. Her eyes began to tear up and her breathing became heavy. Hawk realized this and quickly got off his knees. He pulled her into a hug and she began to cry. Hawk hugged her tightly and stroked the back of her head as she buried her face into his shoulder and sobbed. Others began to feel the pain. Shunsui covered his face with his hat. Nanoa buried her face in Shuuhei's shoulder. Kenpachi and Ikkaku turned and stomped away. Omaeda was the only person other than Soi Fon who was actually crying.
The Royal Guards, who at first were smug about winning, began to feel guilty. The guilt of tearing someone from their loved one was more depressing than they thought it would be. Domon was the only one not feeling guilty. He wasn't smug or cocky about winning, all that mattered to him was fulfilling his duty.
Domon got Dante and Nero's attention and signaled for them to detain Hawk. They slowly walked over so to give Hawk more time. Dante tapped Hawk on the shoulder. "I know." Hawk said. He nodded towards Captain Unohana. She walked over and Hawk gently moved Soi Fon into her arms. Soi Fon continued to cry, now into Unohana's shoulder. "I guess this is goodbye. Just remember I'll always love you." Hawk told Soi Fon. She just continued to cry.
Hawk turned to Dante and Nero. "I'm sorry." Dante said. He then wrapped and energy rope around Hawks hands. Kisara did the same to Halibel. They surrounded them and began to lead them to the King's Realm.
As they were walking into the distance Hawk was trying to keep himself from crying, but he couldn't after what Soi Fon shouted after him. She pulled herself away from Unohana. "Hawk, you bastard! You lied to me! You said you'd never leave me! I hate you, you bastard!" She shouted dropping to her knees and beginning to cry again. Hawk couldn't help but burst out into tears.