Disclaimer: I have nothing to do with Bleach and Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance.

Field Training

All classes were over and students had free time at the moment. Some students used it as an opportunity to get some training in. Some students used it study more reading books. In the Advance Class homeroom, some students spoke with Yoruichi and asked her some questions in which the 2nd Division Captain and supreme commander of the Onmitsukido. Kamito left the classroom and went on his way. Kamito was walking though the hall and sighed. Kamito then went outside and was about to head to Zanjutsu Hall but he caught the sight of someone looking at the Zanjutsu Hall and it was Fianna.

"Fianna," Kamito called out.

Fianna flinched and looked and saw Kamito.

"Kamito," Fianna said.

"Thank goodness," Kamito said feeling relieved, "I wanted to talk to you."

Fianna clenched her teeth in sadness and looked away from Kamito.

"I have to go," Fianna said.

Fianna was about to leave but she was stopped by Kamito.

"Wait please," Kamito pleaded, "please I want to talk to you. I get that I made you upset and I want to fix that. Please talk to me. I want to solve this. Please Fianna."

"Stop it Kamito!" Fianna yelled, "Please leave me alone!"

Kamito was shocked which led him to let her go. Fianna held her hands together.

"Please stop Kamito," Fianna pleaded sadly, "Don't push it."

"Fianna, have I upset you that badly?" Kamito asked with sadness, "I know that I may have offended people without realize it. I think I may have done the same thing with Ellis's sister. But I don't know. How am I supposed to know if I don't know and not told? Please Fianna, please talk to me. What did I do? Whatever I did, I apologize. Please Fianna…"

"I'm sorry Kamito," Fianna replied with sadness.

Fianna quickly left and Kamito was left standing in shocked.

"I'm pathetic," Kamito said.

After getting some distance, Fianna stopped and was shaking in sadness.

"I'm horrible," Fianna said in sadness, "I'm a terrible person. I hate myself with how I am acting."

Fianna was on her knees and cried. Back with Kamito, he was walking feeling depressed.

"I didn't think it would be so bad," Kamito said, "I guess that is it. I wonder if the others feel the same way about me… especially Claire."

Hueco Mundo

Somewhere in the desert world of Hollows, an Arrancar was on top of a rocky pillar and he had his hands in his pockets. The Arrancar was Arturo Plateado and there was someone who suddenly was standing on another rocky pillar behind Arturo.

"Hmm, someone's here," Arturo said.

Arturo looked and it was the silver haired woman with the four wings on her hair.

"Arturo Plateado," The silver haired woman said, "you are known as a very powerful Arrancar who gave the Shinigami and the Soul Society so much trouble centuries ago."

"Did you come here to flatter me?" Arturo said, "Because let me tell you that it won't cut it with me."

Fugai, Rukongai

A Hollow was cut in half and fell on the ground. The Hollow disintegrated and Yoshikatsu looked surprised. The one who actually took out the Hollow was a girl who was wearing a dark purple kimono. The girl had shoulder-length black hair and black eyes.

"I'm surprised but also impressed," Yoshikatsu said, "you handled yourself well."

"Oh why t-thank you," The girl said nervously as she faced Yoshikatsu.

"Say I was wondering," Yoshikatsu said, "have you thought about being a Shinigami?"

"A Shinigami?" The girl asked, "Like what you are?"

"Yes, I can tell that you have impressive spirit energy and Reiatsu and with the right training, I'm sure you'll be an excellent Shinigami," Yoshikatsu said

"Well I was one of the Knights of the Dragon Emperor in the past," The girl said.

"Huh, Knights of the Dragon Emperor?" Yoshikatsu said.

"Yes… oh I'm sorry," The girl said, "you have no idea what I'm referring to."

"I'm going to take a guess is that it was when you were alive in the Human World," Yoshikatsu said.

"Yes I was from the Dracunia Empire," The girl said.

"I see," Yoshikatsu said.

"Anyway, sorry if I butted in," The girl said.

"No it's fine," Yoshikatsu assured, "I'm sorry I didn't get here fast enough and that you had to endure a terrible experience."

"No please it's okay," The girl assured, "Um…"

"I'm Yoshikatsu Koda," Yoshikatsu said with a smile, "I'm a member of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13."

"It's nice to meet you," The girl said and then she smiled, "I'm Leonora Lancaster."

"It's nice to meet you Leonora," Yoshikatsu said, "So what do you think of what I suggested?"

"Oh you mean me being a Shinigami," Leonora said.

"Right," Yoshikatsu nodded.

"I don't know…" Leonora said.

Astral Zero

Rubia was panting and clenched on the hilt of Laevateinn. She looked up and glared at the Elemental Lords. Everything around her was being destroyed and various disasters occurred.

"No, this can't be happening," Rubia said upset.

"Foolish one," The Fire Elemental Lord Volcanicus said, "you shall suffer for trying to eliminate us. You disappoint me."

There was a black mass surrounding the Elemental Lords and Rubia clenched her teeth.

"It's that thing again," Rubia said upset, "…I have failed…"

The disasters continued and they were violent all over the world. It seemed that the world was indeed ending.

Two Months Later, An Unknown Place

Kamito opened his eyes and looked around as he was confused as he was seeing a dark purple sky and was standing on a dark red ground.

"Where am I?" Kamito asked, "What is this place?"

Kamito was barely hearing Est and Restia calling for him. Kamito suddenly saw someone and it was a muscular man who had long black hair and red eyes. He wore red overcoat over his black buttoned shirt with brown pants with gray belt and brown boots and wore black gloves.

"Who are you?" Kamito asked.

"Hello Kamito," The person said.

"Do you know who I am?" Kamito asked.

"I finally have you here without those two involved," The long haired man said.

"Those two?" Kamito asked confused, "Are you referring to Est and Restia?"

"Yes, them," The man said.

"What do you want?" Kamito asked.

"I exist because of you," The man said.

"You exist because of me?" Kamito replied, "What do you mean?"

"You don't need them," The man said, "those two swords that you have, you don't really need them. I know if you utilize me, you won't need those two anymore."

"What are you getting at?" Kamito asked.

Lights were shining in the place and the man got annoyed.

"Hmph, it seems that our time is already over," The man said and then shrugged, "Oh well," The man smiled, "It's okay. We can talk again at another time."

Seireitei, Soul Society

Kamito woke up in his dorm room and he looked and saw Est and Restia were looking at him with concern.

"Kamito, are you okay?" Est asked.

"Y-Yes," Kamito replied as he got up.

"Kamito, what was going on?" Restia asked, "You seem to be in a place where we couldn't reach you."

"I don't know," Kamito said and then thought about the man he saw.

A Few Hours Later

The freshmen of the Advance Class assembled at the Senkaimon Area of the Shin'o Academy. It was time for the field training in the Human World for the Advance Class freshmen and there were three sixth year students, two male and one female that were standing in front of the Senkaimon. The male in the middle had black hair tied to a small ponytail while the other male student had black hair that was parted. The female student had long brown hair that went to her upper back. Kamito, Velsaria, and Jio were there and they were ready to take part of the field training.

"Allow us to introduce ourselves," The male student standing in the middle said, "I am Akito Nomura."

"I'm Naru Shinozaki," The female student said.

"I'm Kenta Akechi," The second male student said.

"The three of us will be your guides for this exercise," Akito said.

The students were amazed and they whispered to each other and Kamito just looked on.

"So they're going to be our guides," Kamito said.

"Seem so," Restia said in Kamito's head.

"This field training," Est said in Kamito's head, "you'll be practicing taking on dummy Hollows."

"It won't be like when I fought against a real Hollow when I arrived here," Kamito said and chuckled a bit, "it was quite an event for me. It was crazy."

"Yeah I guess that is one way to see it," Restia said in Kamito's head.

"Now listen up," Kenta started, "we'll split up into groups of three and get ready to go. Everyone take out the lots you drew when we assembled and then find the two students who got the same mark as you have."

The students began looking at their lots and went to find fellow students who had the same marks. The freshmen were finding each other with the same marks and then they all had formed their groups of three.

"Oh, so that what these little pieces of paper were for," Kamito said looking at his paper.

Someone came by and showed the paper that had the same mark as Kamito. Kamito looked and saw that it was Velsaria.

"Hmm, it seems that you and I are teaming up Ren Ashbell," Velsaria said.

"Oh I see," Kamito replied with a nervous smile, "but you can stop calling me that. To be honest, it's unsettling for me to be called that."

"Hmm, if you say so," Velsaria said.

"So um Velsaria, I'm wondering who our third is," Kamito said.

"Good question," Velsaria said.

"It would seem that it would be me," A male voice said.

Kamito and Velsaria got annoyed and sure enough, when they faced the person who spoke, it was Jio with a grin as she showed his paper that had the same mark as Velsaria and Kamito.

"I am your third," Jio said.

"So it would seem," Kamito said.

"Hello Inzagi," Velsaria said with a deadpanned tone.

"We're a team now so let's get along," Jio said as he was pleased.

Kamito and Velsaria sneered at Jio as neither was happy to be teaming up with him.

"All right, now that everyone has found their groups, we'll brief you on today's exercise," Naru said, "An advance party of sixth year students have already entered the Human World and constructed a temporary barrier."

"Once inside that perimeter," Kenta continued, "each group will engage in combat with dummy Hollows."

"The sixth year students are here only to create a combat readied environment for you," Akito explained, "they will not assist in the combat itself. Is everyone clear on everything we've just said?" Akito saw the freshmen that they understood and then he as well as Naru and Kenta turned to face the Senkaimon, "Good, then let's go."

"Yes sir!" The freshmen said in unison.

"Open!" Naru said.

The Senkaimon opened up and the students of the Shin'o Academy entered in the Senkaimon and went to the Human World.

Human World

Within the designated area for the field training, the sixth year students that made up the barrier unit were prepared and kept watch.

"It's begun," One of the sixth year students said, "maintain barrier strength. Often dummy Hollows can attract the real thing."

"Right, right," Another sixth year student said, "but this is a safe zone so it won't likely happen."

"Just the same, make sure you don't let your guard down," The first sixth year student said, "This is part of our training as well."

"Okay, okay…" The other sixth year student said.

Seireitei, Soul Society

Fianna was sitting in the Zanjutsu Hall and holding a wooden sword. She just got through her own training using the bokken and going through the lessons that the Zanjutsu instructor relayed to her and her classmates. Fianna hoped that she would get strong and to never feel helpless again as she used to be in the past.

Flashback: Four Years Ago, Astral Zero

Fianna was running for her life through the forest as she was being chased by a Dryad. Fianna then stopped and turned around and put out her hand.

"Faerie Flare!" Fianna spoke casting a spell.

Her spell didn't have any effect on the Dryad and it shocked her and got her frustrated.

"I won't be able to get away," Fianna said and then looked at monster that was slowly approaching her, "m-my knight can take care of you like a hot knife on butter!"

Fianna attempted to summon her contracted spirit but it ended in failure and she felt weak and fell on the ground. It was the same for her, she would attempt to try to summon her contracted spirit but it would end in failure as a result of the trauma she suffered a year earlier when she confronted Rubia Elstein. She looked up and saw the Dryad roaring loudly and was about to move in to kill but suddenly, the arm of Dryad was cut off and then monster roared loudly. Fianna looked and saw who was it that had just protected her and it was boy who was same age as her holding a sword in his left hand and it was Kamito.

"Stay there," Kamito said, "it's dangerous."

Kamito jumped up in the air as the Dryad tried to strike Kamito with its other arm, only for Kamito slash that arm off as well and then Kamito raised his sword in the air and did a strong vertical slash, cutting the Dryad in half. The Dryad fell on the ground and disintegrated as it screamed in anguish. Fianna just looked on in awe in what she had just witnessed and Kamito sighed in relief and then looked on.

"I suppose I overdid it," Kamito said, "I intended to just injure it as little as possible."

Fianna looked at Kamito and she wasn't sure why but she had the feeling that she had seen him before. Kamito walked to Fianna and extended his hand with a smile.

"Are you okay?" Kamito asked, "Can you stand?"

"Yes," Fianna said as she took Kamito's hand and got up, "thank you for saving me."

Kamito smiled at this, "I'm glad. I'd never forgive myself if I had come too late."

Fianna glanced at Kamito's sword and then she realized that it was same one used by Ren Ashbell and she put the pieces of the puzzle together in her head.

"That Elemental Waffe…" Fianna thought and then she was shocked and spoke, "N-No way, you can't be… why?"

"Huh?" Kamito spoke confused and then he looked at his Elemental Waffe and he realized his mistake, "Ah crap!"

Kamito held his sword behind him and then he had a worried look as he saw Fianna's stunned expression.

"Why is Ren Ashbell a guy?" Fianna asked pointing her finger at Kamito.

"I, um… well…" Kamito spoke although he was not sure if he could explain things properly and then glanced at his Elemental Waffe, "What should I do Restia?"

"Don't ask me Kamito," Restia responded, "I told you to dress up as a girl, even outside matches."

Kamito slumped and was a bit embarrassed, "Y-Yeah but I didn't think there would be people in the forest."

"That's because you saw this cute girl and wanted to jump in and save her without thinking," Restia berated.

"I couldn't help it," Kamito replied, "I was worried that she might get killed. I couldn't just stand by and watch."

"You're too nice Kamito," Restia said, "You know that, right?"

"I don't know…" Kamito said weakly.

Fianna couldn't believe what was happening.

"Cross-dressing?" Fianna said in her head, "What a disgrace to the Blade Dance… and to think that Lady Ren Ashbell is actually a boy…"

"Um, pardon me," Kamito said.

Fianna looked and was surprised to see Kamito so close.

"Um, I have a reason for doing this," Kamito explained.

"Do you really?" Fianna asked.

"Y-Yes, I might be a boy but," Kamito got a bit close without realizing it, "um, could you please keep it a secret? Please?"

Fianna blushed and she felt her heart beating like crazy.

"F-Fine, I understand," Fianna said as she moved away and turned around while holding her robe, "after all, you did save my life so it's the least I can do."

Kamito felt relieved, "You will? Oh, thank you so much. I really appreciate it."

"You're pretty kind hearted," Fianna pointed out, "All I did was promise."

"I know but I can tell that you're the kind of girl that keeps her promises," Kamito said happily, "so I'm just really happy about it."

Fianna blushed even further with what Kamito said.

"Anyway, I'll take you out of the forest," Kamito said with a grin, "it's dangerous here."

"Thank you," Fianna said.

Kamito looked at ground and noticed her feet, "Looks like you lost your shoes," Kamito bent his legs, "here, climb on my back."

Fianna looked at Kamito amazed with what he was doing. Fianna got on Kamito's back and Kamito held her up and started walking through the forest. As Kamito kept walking with Fianna on his back, Fianna continued to feel red.

"M-My chest is on your back," Fianna said quietly.

"Hmm, what was that?" Kamito replied.

"N-Nothing," Fianna paused a bit, "say, why are you in the Blade Dance, pretending to be a girl?"

"Heh, I wondered when you were going to ask me that," Kamito replied.

"Well?" Fianna asked.

Kamito smiled, "Because I have a wish and I want it to become true."

"Oh, I see…" Fianna replied.

They soon got to the place where they could see the coliseum and Kamito let her down.

"You can get back there on your own," Kamito said, "I have another match."

Kamito turned and started to walk to get back.

"Wait!" Fianna called.

"Huh?" Kamito said as he turned around.

"I want to know your name," Fianna said still blushing, "Ren Ashbell is a fake name, right? I don't want that. I want to know your real name."

Kamito looked at Fianna and then smiled.

"Kamito," Kamito answered, "Kamito Kazehaya."

"Kamito Kazehaya… do you… do you think I'll see you again?" Fianna asked.

"Hmm? Sure, after the Blade Dance is over," Kamito said with a smile.

"Okay," Fianna responded with a smile, "it's a promise then."

Fianna held up her pinky and Kamito smiled holding up his own pinky.

Flashback End

Fianna sighed sadly and then she got determined and performed katas with the bokken.

Human World

A dummy Hollow was running and was suddenly blocked by Velsaria with her own sword. Velsaria pushed back the dummy Hollow. She was about follow through and was about to use a Kido to finish it off but Jio got in front and sliced the dummy Hollow in half. Jio turned and smirk at Velsaria who was annoyed. Another dummy Hollow was in the air and descended towards the two but the Hollow was countered by Kamito. The dummy Hollow fell on the ground and Kamito readied the sword he was holding.

"Absolute Blade Arts - First Form," Kamito said, "Purple Lightning!"

Kamito used his lightning speed thrusting attack and struck the dummy Hollow causing massive damage.

"That does it," Kamito said.

"It seems you're not completely useless Ren Ashbell," Jio commented.

Kamito frowned and turned to Jio.

"Spare me your sarcasm," Kamito replied.

"I wonder are they really serious?" Jio asked.

"What are you going on about?" Velsaria asked.

"These dummy Hollows and the three person teams," Jio said, "it's pointless. I mean hell, I can tell on real Hollows. In fact, I actually did that before when back when I was in the Rukongai."

"How interesting, I did the same thing back when I was living in the Rukongai as well," Velsaria said.

"I did the same thing too and it happened when I arrived in the Rukongai," Kamito said.

Jio was shocked hearing what Velsaria and Kamito said.

"Are you two serious?" Jio asked.

"It's true," Kamito said, "although I don't care if you don't believe me."

"Same with me," Velsaria said.

Kamito and Velsaria walked away and Jio was left surprised and then he clenched his teeth as he was annoyed and he turned and glared at Kamito and Velsaria.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: An enemy makes an appearance and targets Kamito.