Change of plans
The moment Loki had gone onto a self induced blood phage, Yoruichi moved to Ichigo and Orihime with Chad's arm fully recovered, the woman let out a soft sob at the state of Ichigo as his face was covered by a human mask, the eyes covered with a paint V. the once calming eyes turned yellow orbs turned to her as Ichigo held Orihime protectively until he relaxed.
Moving to them with medicine provided by Urahara, Yoruichi set to heal Orihime before they all froze at the sight of Loki being swatted in half by Yammy who had a bleeding eye and a cruel smile of victory… until he froze and rewinded like an old video recorder until he stood where he stood at the beginning of the battle, with Loki grinning as Yammy along with everyone present stared at them in surprise and alarm.
Seeing the confused faces, Loki's look of madness melted away to show his normal face in a serious glare.
"You may be wondering what just happened, right?" seeing Yammy growl as he fell to his knee's in pain, Loki smirked at the sight with his arms relaxed.
"My Zanpakutō's main ability, definition. Used enough times against one opponent, when done enough damage will rewind time to the beginning of the battle, healing me… and leaving my opponent with their wounds" flicking his right hand the chain shot by him with the hook landing in his grip, approaching Yammy as he tried to stand, Loki flashed to the arrancar with a stern look.
"You lack a resolve to fight, that so called one you have will leave you easy to kill, you're quick to anger which is no doubt you're aspect of death… such a foolish thing to use as inspiration" lifting his right leg, Yammy was sent to Ulquiorra who watched with a blank look on her features, but they knew deep down… she was smiling in relief as Ichigo stood up with his Katana ready for round two. Glaring at Yammy as he joined Loki's side, they were about to strike if not for a Garganta to open with Yammy grabbing his severed arm.
"Yammy, Leave" turning to the woman with a grumble, glaring at Loki the snap of a chain made him flinch, enraging him further at the fact he flinched.
Scowling as Loki raised his hand to strike, he left through the Garganta.
waiting for it to close did Ulquiorra move to Ichigo's side, hugging him tightly with a sob, Urizen's mask faded into wisps as Ichigo held her with his Bankai following suit.
Looking to Loki as he moved to a corpse, he shook his head softly with a sigh, standing up, his eyes looked over the area before he snapped his fingers… followed by white wisps flowing back into the bodies with Ulquiorra stunned by the sight, looking to Loki they noticed his shoulders lowering further before he fell to one knee, showing sweat pouring from his body, he gave a gasp of breath as the last of the souls consumed were reversed back into their bodies.
"What was that?" turning to Ichigo with a tired smirk, Loki reached for his face before he tipped a top hat with his entire attire changing, showing his face hidden behind a black and white opera mask, giving a groan as he fell onto his back with the form fading away, he spoke.
"Forgot how taxing that was" moving to Orihime after checking on a fully recovered Tatsuki, the girl gave a reassuring smile before passing out, seeing this Ichigo stood up in worry along with Loki and Ulquiorra.
Pressing a hand on her neck, Loki sighed in relief.
"It's all good, she needs rest" turning to Kisuke as Yoruichi stood close to Ichigo, he spoke.
"We should get them to the shop to heal, I'll have Hoshi help" nodding in agreement they moved with extreme care.
Turning to Ulquiorra as Loki ran a hand through his hair, the two shared a small smile.
"Why is it as soon as the Soul society sends itself back home, the Arrancar decided to strike?" turning to Loki as he approached, Ulquiorra gave a soft sigh.
"Aizen has the entirety of Karakura in his sights, the moment the area was clear of Shinigami did he send us… I'm sorry I didn't do anything" waving her apology off with a shrug, Loki look over the destroyed area.
"It did feel good to use Kyōki shōkōgun again" rolling his right shoulder, he began to leave until he stopped.
"Oh yeah, Ichigo" turning to the wolf as he sported a serious look, he grinned.
"Change of plans" frowning at the wolf he flashed away with Ichigo and Ulquiorra the only ones in the field.
"I guess this will be another see you later?" turning to Ulquiorra as she smiled softly, she nodded before she gave him a quick kiss.
"Tell Loki the eye trick worked" with that she blasted herself with a cero, damaging her clothing, she looked like she was in a recent squabble.
"Bye, Ichigo-kun" watching the garganta close, Ichigo sighed as Urizen's emotions echoed in his mind.
Defeat, sorrow, anger… vengeance.
Feeling these emotions Ichigo turned and left, hoping tomorrow would be less hurtful.
which the world chose to kick him in the metaphorical balls as the moment classes got into gear did Ichigo groan as he turned to the doorway to see Renji, Rangiku, Ikkaku, Yumichika and Toshiro…
staring at the sight with the classroom being empty, ichigo closed the door after them after pushing them in, Hitsugaya gave a small protest at being shoved until Ichigo spoke.
"So you guys decided to come back?"… seeing them about to speak they all stopped at the presence of Apacci in her seat, shyly raising a hand to give a wave, Toshiro was about to attack until ichigo stopped him.
"Wait, she's with us along with the other one" seeing them give him looks od disbelief, the presence of Rukia at the window made him turn.
"Hey Ichigo"
Stepping into the shop with the Shinigami in tow, Rukia and Rangiku's eyes immediately zeroed in on little Masuyo sleeping in her mother's arms as she lazed against a wall, smiling in contempt before turning to them with confusion as the two suddenly sat on either side of her cooing the infant.
Staring at the little on in Yoruichi's arms, Toshiro spoke.
"You do realise you'll have to inform her clan… right?" sighing with a proud smile, ichigo spoke.
"And you ruined the moment"
Giving the teen a look as he moved to Yoruichi, they all stopped as Loki stepped into the room with a bowel of ramen in hand.
Stopping to stare at them… he shrugged and moved into a room, where the sudden sound of gun fire and metal music echoed out of before total silence greeted them.
Meanwhile
Leaving the meeting room with the other Arrancar, Grimmjow followed after Ulquiorra with a frown on his face.
Ever since she and Harribel had come back from the Soul tree fiasco, she and Harribel have been silent, Harribel he could understand with two of her fraccion staying behind for a human, but Ulquiorra had come close to shutting him out entirely, interacting enough with him to not notice, he followed her with his reiatsu lowering to a bare minimum, it was when she was alone near her palaces entrance did she pull out a device, seeing it to be a human phone, Ulquiorra tapped away at it.
"Have to warn Ichigo" hearing her mutter the Shinigami's name, grimmjow's eyes frowned in worry and confusion.
Appearing behind her with his arms crossed, Grimmjow spoke.
"Warn who?" seeing his sister figure jump in place, his eyes snapped upward to the device to see it showing the word "Sent" on screen, snatching it from the air, he looked to Ulquiorra who had gained a look of pure horror on her face.
Seeing this with alarm bells ringing in his head, Grimmjow spoke lowly.
"Ulquiorra, what have you been doing?" seeing her look around in panic, Grimmjow grabbed her shoulders gently as she began to twitch.
"Hey-hey-hey-hey. It's alright" seeing her inhale slowly, he looked to the phone to speak.
"Who have you been talking to?" seeing Ulquiorra look around, she grabbed him by the arm and dragged him through the doors to her palace.
Stepping into view with narrowed eyes, several more Arrancar stepped into view with half their faces bandaged due to wounds they had sustained from Grimmjow. They all looked amongst each other before leaving.
