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Red Anger

Luke was facing Gelda and Gelda had just activated her Zanpakuto, Zankimaru which took the form of straight sword that had dark reddish violet blade that had a wide tip and it was narrow at the base of the blade. It also had a dark violet hilt, white cross guard, and a white circular shaped pommel.

"Are you ready Luke?" Gelda asked.

"I guess," Luke replied and then he looked at the blade of his Zanpakuto and then back at Gelda, "Fourth Seat, there's something you should know about my Zanpakuto."

"Really?" Gelda replied, "Well, don't tell me."

Luke was surprised, "What, why?"

"I want to see for myself and see what I can do," Gelda answered.

"Uh, I see, but are you sure?" Luke asked with concern, "You might regret this Fourth Seat."

"Hmm, is it something that will be permanent?" Gelda asked.

"Um no, not really," Luke replied.

"Then I'm sure it will be fine and besides," Gelda said with a smile, "whatever happens, I'll be able to figure it out."

"Really?" Luke asked.

"Sure," Gelda said with a nod.

"Well, okay then," Luke said with a nod.

"Show me what you can do and don't worry," Gelda said, "I'll only use one technique of my Zanpakuto."

"I see okay, here I come," Luke said.

Luke and Gelda charged at each other and they clashed the blades of their released Zanpakutos and then Luke suddenly felt something familiar when their blades clashed.

"What?" Luke spoke in his head, "Is this…?"

Gelda simply smiled at Luke for the expression that he had. Meanwhile in the academy's library, Ion was reading a book and was drawn to the book he was reading. He looked at the pages and was surprised at a particular page that he was reading.

"Oh, could this be it?" Ion asked himself.

Meanwhile in the Zanjustu Hall, Guy was swinging his own Zanpakuto as he was using techniques of the Sigmund Style. Guy stopped a bit and thought about Pere when he recalled that Pere looked out for Guy and the fact that he was the one who taught him the way of the sword. Guy closed his eyes thought about the day on his fifth birthday when the Kimlascan forces led by Duke Fabre attacked Hod and killed family and servants. Guy then remembered something, something that he was clueless about before and it was the memory of when his family was killed and he remembered the day and how he developed his gynophobia. Guy shook his head as he was ashamed of himself.

"They gave their lives to protect me and I thought of it as scary," Guy said in his head bitterly, "I'm ashamed of myself."

Hueco Mundo

Asch was standing on a rocky pillar and looked at the full moon in the sky.

"Hmph, same as always," Asch said.

Asch jumped down from the rocky pillar and landed on his feet. He suddenly felt something and it was something familiar to him as the Seventh Fonons within him resonated.

"This again," Asch said, "Lorelei… so you're still contacting me."

"Heed my voice," The voice of Lorelei said.

"Lorelei, you have to realize that it is pointless," Asch said, "There is nothing I can do."

"But there is," Lorelei said, "it is possible with you and the other you."

Asch got irritated, "Forget it! That dreck is the blame for this. He's too stupid to do anything right. It's because of him that the people of Akzeriuth died. But with what you told me, I will end him."

"Asch, I did not tell you about the other you just so can eliminate him," Lorelei said.'

"That's not my problem," Asch said.

"Asch!" Lorelei said, "No, Luke!"

Asch did a burst of his Reiatsu and was able to cut Lorelei off.

"I told you," Asch said, "to not call me by that name again."

Someone suddenly appeared and it was Arturo and Asch simply frowned.

Two Months Later, Seireitei, Soul Society

In the homeroom of the Advance One Class, Onabara was meeting with the Luke, Izuru, Momo, and Renji.

"All right you four, as you know today is the day that the freshmen will be entering in the Human World for field training," Onabara said.

"Yes sir," The four sixth years said in unison.

"Abarai, Kira, and Hinamori, you three will the guides for the training exercise in the Human World."

"Yes sir," Renji, Izuru, and Momo said in unison again.

Onabara looked at Luke, "Suzunami."

"Sir," Luke responded.

"The reason I called you is because you have been selected to lead the barrier unit in the Human World," Onabara said.

"Really, me sir?" Luke asked surprised.

"Yes, you are most suitable in the task of leading the barrier unit," Onabara said with a nod.

Luke was still surprised but nodded and bowed, "I will live up to the expectations."

"Very good," Onabara said as he nodded, "now, there's one more thing I want to talk you four about."

"Sir?" Izuru spoke.

"As you four remember, when you were freshmen, Huge Hollows were able to sneak up on you and attack and that led the death of two students who were sixth years and well as the other sixth year students that were acting as the barrier unit."

It was a trying experience for them as they remembered the horror of the Huge Hollows that were able to sneak up on them and attack. They were sure that if it had not been for Aizen and Ichimaru, they would have certainly been killed.

Onabara continued, "We haven't had such an incident or anything similar since then but remember to be very cautious."

"Yes sir," The four students said in unison again.

"Good, you're to head to the Senkaimon Area immediately and wait for the freshmen to gather and you Suzunami," Onabara said, "head straight to the Human World, the others acting as the barrier unit will follow. You all have your tasks, fulfill them to the best of your abilities."

"Yes sir," The students said as they turned and left.

Later on at the Senkaimon Area within the academy,the freshmen of the Advance Class One had assembled and Izuru, Momo, and Renji were standing in front of the gate and they were giving them instructions. After the freshmen set up their teams of three, the three sixth years gave them additional instructions and then it was time and they all went through the Senkaimon and went to the Human World.

Human World

Within the field training area, Luke was directing the barrier unit as the training for the freshmen began.

"Okay it's time," Luke said, "Maintain barrier strength and keep your guard up."

"Yeah, got it Luke," Senna said.

"Ion, Guy," Luke said.

"We got it covered Luke," Guy said.

"Okay, let's keep our eyes opened," Luke said, "We don't want a repeat of what happened during our first year."

"That was a nightmare," Ion said sadly, "one that I would like to forget."

"Yeah, I agree," Luke said.

"But even something like happens again, we'll be ready for them," Senna said, "That's why we all trained extra since that attack."

"Yeah…" Guy said as he had his thoughts about Aizen and Gin.

"Guy," Luke called, "Guy!"

"Oh sorry," Guy responded, "I shouldn't be spacing out."

The barrier unit continued to work and Luke was overseeing them leading the unit and then he felt something and looked around.

"What was that?" Luke asked himself in his head and then he felt something familiar, "What the…?"

Luke narrowed his eyes and looked around. Elsewhere there was someone watching Luke with cold eyes and with the intent to kill. The individual went the other way.

Seireitei, Soul Society

Within the First Division Barracks, Gelda was sitting in her room polishing the blade of her Zanpakuto. Gelda smiled thinking about the sparring match she had with Luke and she closed her eyes recalling that Luke gave her a surprised expression and when he made the deduction of the Seventh Fonons. Gelda was pleased at the fact Luke got it right and which led Luke to believe that Gelda came from the same place as him. Luke wanted to ask more but unfortunately, Gelda had to leave as her time was up but told Luke that they should meet again and let him know the truth and she also requested to have Guy and Ion with him. Luke nodded and agreed and Gelda was pleased and then left. Back in the present Gelda sighed as she continued to polish her blade.

Human World

The freshmen of the Advance Class One were finished with their exercise and they were all at the rendezvous point with Momo, Izuru, and Renji. Afterwards, Izuru spoke into his communicator.

"Barrier unit, what's the situation?" Izuru spoke.

"Situation normal," Luke responded on the other line.

Renji and Momo nodded with smiles and Izuru smiled as well.

"Very good," Izuru said, "the exercise was a success and all freshmen have returned safely. We'll be heading back to Senkaimon."

"Understood," Luke responded.

All students of the Shin'o Academy were preparing to return to the Soul Society. As they continue to do so, there was a bit of a flash and some release of Reiatsu. Izuru, Momo, and Renji felt it and they stopped and look back.

"Hey, did you guy feel that?" Momo asked.

"Yeah, what was that?" Renji replied.

"I don't know," Izuru said, "but, I have a feeling it's something unpleasant," Izuru brought his communicator near him, "Luke…"

Elsewhere Luke, Ion, Senna, and Guy looked around as they felt something as well.

"Did you guys feel that?" Senna asked.

"Yeah but what was it?" Guy asked.

"I don't know," Ion said.

Luke looked around and then he felt something and it was something that felt the same as him and it surprised Luke and then he looked at a certain direction.

"Luke, is something wrong?" Senna asked with concern.

"Hey, I'm going to check something out," Luke said, "you guys go ahead without me."

"Wait what?" Guy replied surprised.

"Luke, what are you saying?" Ion asked with worry.

"Don't worry," Luke said looking at the others with a smile, "it'll be fine. I'll be careful."

"Luke, what a minute," Senna said.

Luke went on his way and used Shunpo.

"Luke," Ion said.

"Hey Luke, wait!" Guy called out.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Renji said on the other line.

"Renji," Guy said on his own communicator.

Luke arrived at another area far away from, the training area and he looked around. He walked and looked around.

"Where are you?" Luke asked, "I know you're somewhere around here. Why don't you come out and show yourself?"

"Hmph, well look at this," A familiar male voice said, "You seem to have a bit of awareness. Too bad you're still a pathetic dreck."

Luke was shocked when he heard the voice and it was familiar to him.

"No, it can't be…" Luke said.

"Oh but it is," The male voice said.

Someone suddenly charged towards Luke and Luke saw the assailant and was able to dodge the charging attack. The individual appeared before Luke and Luke was shocked as he recognized the person.

"It really is you," Luke said, "Asch."

Asch glared at Luke and Luke clenched his teeth as he glared back at Asch.

"Asch…" Luke said, "I never imagined that I would see you again."

"I feel the same way," Asch said.

"Asch, what have you become?" Luke asked looking at Asch appearance.

"Hmph, I guess it would be hard for a defect like you to understand something obvious," Asch said and then he had a smirk, "I guess your brain is still defective."

"Hey Asch, why don't cut the childish insults," Luke replied annoyed.

"What did you say?" Asch replied a bit surprised.

"You heard me the first time Asch," Luke replied, "Don't act like you didn't hear me."

"You…" Asch said with a growl, "You dare say that to me."

"Asch…" Luke said.

Flashback: Yulia City, Auldrant

Luke, Tear, Jade, Ion, Anise, Guy, and Ion had just arrived at the entrance of Yulia City and there was looks of amazement seeing the city by Anise, Natalia, and Guy. Luke just slowly moved and then stopped to look and Mieu was standing right next to him.

"Wow, this is Yulia City?" Anise asked with amazement.

"Yes," Tear said, "the mayor's inside, let's go."

Most of the started to walk and Tear noticed that Luke and Mieu were still just standing. Tear sighed and turned to face Luke.

"How long are you going to stand there?" Tear asked, "Everyone has gone to the mayor's house."

"All they're going to do is keep accusing me of stuff," Luke said, "I don't want to go."

"You're even more pathetic than I thought reject," A voice harshly said.

Luke, Mieu, and Tear looked over and saw that it was one of the Six God-Generals, Asch the Bloody and they were surprised.

"You," Luke spoke upset seeing Asch, "what are you doing here? Where's Master Van?"

Asch scoffed, "You still call him Master even after he betrayed you?"

"Betray me?" Luke replied surprised, "So Mater Van really did want me to destroy Akzeriuth?"

"Dammit, if I had realized what Van was planning sooner, this never would have happened," Asch then turned to Luke with anger, "and you…why didn't you think before using your hyperresonance?"

"So you're saying it's my fault too?" Luke asked upset.

"Of course it's your fault; don't even try to deny it."

"It's not my fault! It's not my fault, it's not…"

"Are all replica brains this defective?" Asch asked in disgust.

"Replica?" Luke replied surprised and confused, "Master Van used the word 'replica' too."

Asch was surprised, "You still haven't figured it out? Is this someone's idea of a joke?"

"W-What the hell are you talking about?"

"I'll tell you 'Luke'."

"Asch, stop!" Tear said.

Asch ignored what Tear said and couldn't believe that she would even tell him to.

"Why do you think you and I have the same face?" Asch asked.

"H-How should I know?" Luke responded.

"I'm a noble who was born in Baticul," Asch explained, "Seven years ago, I was kidnapped by a villain named Van."

Luke was shocked, "You can't mean..."

"That's right," Asch said, "you're a second-rate copy of me, a mere replica."

Luke was stunned but he shook his head, "You're lying, it's not true, it's not true."

Luke drew his sword and Asch arched an eyebrow.

"You want to fight, Replica?" Asch asked.

"Stop lying!" Luke replied.

Luke charged towards Asch and Asch drew his sword and blocked Luke's sword attack. They clashed their blades and used the moved they learned from Van. Every attack Luke dished out against Asch was not doing any good for Luke because Asch either blocked or countered Luke's attacks. They clashed their blades and stood against each other.

"You can't beat me dreck," Asch said.

"Shut up!" Luke responded.

"You're just a stupid replica!" Asch countered back, "Do you understand me? You're a thing!"

Luke was shocked in what Asch had just called him.

"If I had known you were this stupid, I never would have bothered in the first place," Asch continued.

"Shut the hell up!" Luke said angrily, "What the hell do you know?!"

"More than you do, you reject!" Asch said with anger, "It must be true, a replica brain is defective. You're a copy of me and yet you're this dimwitted. No, it's more like you're a mistake."

Asch pushed Luke back and Luke was on one knee.

"Stop, don't say anymore," Luke said.

"But it's all true," Asch said and pointed at Luke, "you're very existence is a mistake. If only you didn't exist, Akzeriuth and the people there would still be alive and I would still have the life I had, the life you stole from me!"

Luke screamed hearing what Asch said, "Stop it! Stop it! Stop it!"

Luke rushed toward Asch again with his sword and had tears streaming from his eyes and he swung violently towards Asch trying to hit him and Asch was just dodging his attacks again and Luke was losing focus as he had so much anger and sadness mixed together.

"Fang Blade!" Luke screamed.

Luke used one of his strike artes but Asch was able to easily dodge the arte.

"I'm ending this now!" Asch said as he pointed his sword at Luke who was still in the air, "Light Spear Cannon!"

Luke was shocked as he was struck with Asch's arte and fell on the ground wounded from the attack. Luke clenched his teeth as Asch pointed his sword towards Luke.

"I'm not you!" Luke said defiantly to Asch.

"I don't want to admit it either!" Asch countered with pure hatred in eyes and voice, "To think that dreck like you could be my replica. To think that trash like you stole my home, my family, everything, I'm going to be sick. Die!"

Tear and Mieu, who had watched the fight, were worried for Luke's life. Tear called Asch to stop but Asch simply ignored her. Tear and Mieu feared that Asch was really going to end his life and they tried to reason with him. Asch raised his sword and quickly cut down Luke. Luke's blood splattered on the floor. Luke's eyes widened as he fell on the ground and blood continued to seep from his body.

Flashback End

"It still makes me sick," Asch said bitterly, "that a dreck like you is my replica, that trash like you stole my family, my home, everything."

"You're still saying that?" Luke replied angrily, "You know what, you can think what you like I don't care but tell me this… how did you find me?"

"Hmph, you would like to know," Asch said and then he drew his sword, "but it does not matter. I'm not obligated to tell how I found you but I know that you intend to be this Shinigami. Well I'm letting you know right now that I won't allow it. I won't allow trash like you to succeed in what you're trying to do."

"And what are you going to do about it?" Luke asked in defiance.

"I will kill you… again," Asch declared, "I'll make sure you die again."

"I won't let you," Luke declared as he drew his Zanpakuto, "this won't be the same as it was in Yulia City."

Asch sighed, "This is why replicas are such stupid things, you can't even understand the obvious result. Just lay down and die replica."

Luke suddenly used Shunpo and it surprised Asch and then he quickly blocked Luke's sword attack. Asch was shocked that Luke made the first move and felt the strength of Luke's attack.

"I won't just stand by and let you insult me anymore," Luke said, "I won't die… by someone as pathetic as you!"

"What did you say to me?" Asch replied shocked by Luke's words.

That's it for this chapter. Next chapter: Luke and Asch continue their battle and another surprise for Asch as he sees two more people he recognizes.