The battle begins again. A little change to Omaeda's confrontation with BK-9. And how will Byakuya react to Meiko's news?
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Hawk's Story: Bleach
Chapter 49
It had finally begun. The second attack on the Soul Society was underway. With this attack everyone knew how the Quincys got in. In the 'shadows' or a parallel dimension to the Soul Society were where the Quincys had lied in wait. This dimension quickly switched places with the Soul Society. With four Captains losing their Bankai, they were at more of a disadvantage than they wanted to be. However each of them were finding ways to make up for it.
Toshiro and Rangiku were going up against Buzz-B. Toshiro's technique of combinding his ice with Rangiku's ash was able to defend against Buzz-B's fire and seemed to pierce his Blut Vein. However that was not the case.
Elsewhere a healing Omaeda was confronted by BK-9. "Where is your Captain?" He asked, having no interesting Omaeda.
"How should I know? She doesn't tell me those kind of things! And even if she did, I'd probably tell you by accident!" Omaeda yelled.
"Fine. I will change the way I ask you." BK-9 sent a tendrill into the wall next to Omaeda. It exploded upwared revealing the pierce body of Omaeda's little sister.
"B-big brother." She muttered, blood pouring from her mouth.
"Will you answer me now?"
Omaeda answered alright. He answered with pure rage, slamming his Shikai into BK-9's head. "LET HER GO!" He screamed.
Unfortunately BK-9 was unharmed. "I guess you won't be answering. Fine then." BK-9 sent another Tendrill into Omaeda's chest.
Omaeda had no intentions on letting anything stop him however. He ran towards BK-9, pushing the tendrill deeper into his chest. Omaeda pulled back his fist and a gust of Kido surrounded it. "FLASH FIST!" He slammed his gusting fist into BK-9's chest, causing him to skid backwards and drop Omaeda's sister. Omaeda pulled free and caught his lifeless sister.
"That was surprising. Our Daten didn't have that technique in you arsenal." BK-9 told him. Omaeda gently placed his sister down and turned to face his opponent. BK-9 tilted his head in confusion at Omaeda's fierce, glowing eyes. However before Omaeda could make a move, BK-9 pulled out his gatling gun. "I guess I have to kill you quickly."
BK-9 raised his gun, only for it to shatter. "I thought Quincy's used a bow and arrow?" A voice questioned from a pillar of wind. The pillar disappeared and standing in it's place was Soi Fon. In one hand were pieces of BK-9's gatling gun and in the other were the bullet's he'd fired. "I guess you're more civilized than I thought." She landed infront of Omaeda. "You did well. Take your sister and get somewhere safe." Omaeda was tempted to argue, but knew he had to save his sister. As he began running, BK-9 sent another tendrill in his direction. Soi Fon immediately caught it. "I won't let you touch him again."
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Hawk and Meiko arrived at the Healing Blood Springs to see Tenjiro leaving. "Oi Boss, where are you going?" Hawk called over.
Tenjiro glared over at him before answering. "I'm done with the treatment, so I'm going to rest."
"Wait, everyone's all better?" Meiko asked.
"Yeah, Kurosaki and Abarai were finished awhile ago. They should be working with their Zanpakuto's now. The Kenpachi has headed back to the Soul Society and the Kuchiki should be with Senjumaru."
That name, Senjumaru, sent shivers down Hawk's spine, but he couldn't remember why. "Come on Hawk, we've got to catch him before he leaves!" Meiko said in a panic, taking off running.
Hawk sighed and began to follow. "Oi Wanderer." Tenjiro called after. "Be careful with that bastard Domon. His Kyukyaku Kaihou is active."
"Thanks for the tip."
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"Okay, listen up everyone!" Kisuke shouted, clapping his hands. "I'm headed to the Soul Society to wait for Yoruichi. I want Sado and Orihime to join me, while the rest of you wait here."
"And why should we?" Grimmjow asked.
"Because someone needs to be ready to storm Juha's palace." Kisuke said in his serious voice.
"Do you have a way in yet?" Ulquiorra asked.
"No. I'll have it figured out by the time Ichigo returns to the Soul Society." Kisuke handed Grimmjow a communicator. "I'll contact you when I've figured it out."
"Fine, just don't take too long."
"Understood." With that Kisuke opened a Garganta and disappeared with Chad and Orihime.
Grimmjow let out a sigh. "I hate waiting."
"Um Grimmjow, this guy is waking up." Gantenbaine called over.
Grimmjow and Ulquiorra headed over to Tai, who was slow to get up. "Damn, my head hurts." Tai muttered.
"Can you stand?" Grimmjow asked.
Tai looked up at him. "An Arrancar? You must be Grimmjow." He said standing up.
"Yeah, how'd you know?"
"I've been trapped in the Garganta, but I've been able to see things through my Zanpakuto." He explained.
"So you know everything that's happening?"
"Yeah, that's why you're coming with me to rescue Halibel."
"You know how to get there?" Grimmjow asked in surprise.
"Of course." He answered. "Block out the Sun, Eclipse." As soon as Eclipse released into his Shikai, a rip in dimensions opened.
Grimmjow's look of surprise was replaced with that of excitement. "Let's go hunting then."
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Hawk and Meiko finally caught up with Byakuya, who was getting ready to head back to the Soul Society. "Byakuya wait!" Meiko called after.
Byakuya stopped at the entrance and turned around. "I'm sorry Meiko, but I can't talk right now." He said in his usual tone.
"But this is important!"
"Tell me when we finish this fight."
When he turned to leave, Meiko appeared infront of him and pushed him down. Before he had a chance to get up, she jumped on him and pined his arms down. "Listen you Jerk!"
Byakuya sighed. "Fine."
She hesitated for a moment as tears fine her eyes. These tears made Byakuya very nervous. "I'm pregnant." A look of shock went across Byakuya's face and he lost the ability to speak. "Say something will you!"
Byakuya forced her arms up and pulled her into a hug. "I'm sorry I tried to leave without hearing this." They hugged for a moment, before standing up. Meiko was about to say something but Byakuya cut her off. "Meiko, I wanted to ask you this after we defeated the Quincys but..." He knelt down and took her hand. "Please be my wife."
After the initial shock, Meiko pulled Byakuya up into a passionate kiss. Hawk tried not to watch, but the awkwardness made it hard. "I love you so much!" She cried finally breaking their kiss.
"I guess that's a yes?" Byakuya questioned with a warm smile.
"Absolutely."
"This may be the best moment in my life." He told her.
"Best day ever!" She told him back.
After another short embrace, Byakuya took his leave.
A smiling Hawk watched these events unfold, however his smile didn't last. Meiko looked over at him with a smile, but quickly noticed his expression. "Birdman, what's wrong?"
"It's Soi Fon! She's going to die!" He said in a panic.
"W-what are we going to do? There's no way we'd get there in time!"
"There's one way."
"You don't mean...That technique is forbidden even for us!"
"Sorry but I have to do it." Hawk stretched out and increased his Spiritual Pressure. "Forbidden Flash Step: Instant Transmission!" A gust of wind pushed Meiko back and Hawk was gone.
