Another short chapter….sigh…maybe I shouldn't even call it a chapter…

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Chapter 25

Helpless to Help

Casie watched in horror as the Demon advanced on her sister. The captain couldn't believe it! That was her sister's most powerful attack and yet the Demon had blocked it! It was unbelievable! Casie placed a hand on her sword and was about to rush to aid her sister, but she felt a hand on her shoulder. Looking back she saw Sajin. He shook his head and said,

"No Casie. If you go out there, the other demons will attack and you will only worsen you sister's chance of defeating that beast. Stay back and watch this time."

The young girl stared at her former captain with tears in her eyes, but took heed of his words and slowly let her hand fall from her sword.

The demon swung the sword with all its might at Brit, but the captain easily leapt out of the way. Rocks jumped from the earth as the demon's sword connected with it. Brit was about to unleash a blast of electricity, but the beast swung the whip in its other hand; it wrapped around Brit's ankle and pulled her from the sky and she crashed to the ground. The demon then thrust his clawed hands to where he had thrown the captain. Casie could hardly watch.

The beast backed away and as the dust cleared Casie saw her sister struggle to her feet. The Squad 5 Captain stood on her feet, blood running from many wounds and her zanpaktou had returned to its sealed form. The demon grinned revealing its many teeth.

"Had enough girl?" it asked. Brit did not respond; instead she fell to one knee. As the demon began to advance on her, she lifted the Light Heart that was still in her shaky grasp. Anger flared in her eyes and she tried to regain her feet. The demon, with a slash of his hand, knocked the Light Heart from Brit's grasp and then struck her with his long claws. The Squad 5 Captain flew backward and landed with a thud on the ground.

Once again, Brit tried to rise, but the attempt was strained. The demon laughed again and said to her, "This is the end. Good-bye little Soul Reaper."

The demon raised his sword and it burst into flame.

"BRIT!" Casie cried in horror.

Suddenly, there was a crash of flame on the back of the beast. It paused and turned around. Casie followed its gaze and gasped in surprise.

Standing on a nearby rooftop with sword released, was Pyanfar Starchaser!