The former disgraced Shinigami shook with excitement and anticipation, it wasn't too long ago that he heard the chaos which ensued around the prison. Men became insane as they turned their weapons against each other, he watched with gladness as his former jailers were slaughtered. The sound of zanpakuto's cutting through flesh was soothing music to his ears.
" It's very entertaining, but what is the cause of such madness?" He wondered as the screams throughout his prison increased with every moment.
He thought long and hard throughout the chaos, he couldn't quite remember why this was happening or what caused it. He knew the reason for his lapse in memory and he wasn't pleased. Not only had his bonds and shackles kept him in this uncomfortable chair. They also served as a memory wiping tool that was slowly etching away his memories throughout time. The powers that be decided that a memoryless Aizen was less powerful compared to his future self thousands of years in the future upon his release. Soon he would forget the name of his zanpakuto and at last, who he was!
" It is an injustice to do this to a person!" He Spat before becoming aware of the sudden quietness in the prison. This intrigued the Mastermind Shinigami, an attack that started suddenly and then was brought to a standstill? Could the guards have killed the Intruder or solved the problem?
He would have no time to ponder these thoughts before he suddenly heard the light sound of footsteps approaching his chair. They weren't rushed or clumsy, just sharpened and concise. Aizen himself wondered who could it be? All of his allies had either turned against him or been killed. Who would have been motivated enough to free him? An admir perhaps or someone looking for power?
Ceasing to wait any longer Aizen made himself known to the intruder " reveal yourself at once!" He commanded as the steps halted and then continued. Aizen could vaguely make out the features but it was still a mystery of the person's identity, until they finally stood face to face with him.
The former Shinigami took in the figure's appearance as his body began to shake with laughter before a sadistic grin appeared on his face.
Rukia
" - away from me Renji!" Rukia shouted.
Renji waved his hand in dismissal, " I' m going to do whatever the hell I.."
Renji and Rukia became silent as an alarm sound at all throughout seireitei, it echoed in every district and brought an impending sense of panic. Rukia and Renji met each other's eyes, they were Shinigami, trained and drilled to know what this alarm meant. However they both feared the day that it would ever sound, this was something that Rukia didn't want to face.
At the sounds of footsteps their heads turned to see many shinigami running towards the call and without hesitation Renji gathered his zanpakuto along with Rukia. The argument would have to wait, there were more pressing matters at hand. As they weaved in and out of the crowd and rushed towards the call, they shared pointed looks towards each other. Perhaps Rukia wanted to say something to her husband.
"If only we didn't…"
When the couple arrived at the epicenter of the chaos they were stunned.Many groups of Shinigami stood silent and in front of them stood two men. But one in particular made their blood grow cold as he simply greeted them with a smile.
Aizen gently moved a slither of hair from his forehead before he lightly laughed," Nice night for a stroll isn't it?" He asked, seeing the horrified looks on their faces.
No one dared to answer, some barely even managed to draw their zanpakuto's. The tension became thick with fear and Aizen could sense it, but he was always one to play with his food before he ate.
" Since it seems that none of you have any manners, I'm going to be taking my leave now." He smiled as just one of his footsteps made them tremble with fear. Zanpakuto's shook in their hands, palms became wet with sweat. Their legs became like branches in the wind. Suddenly with a loud cry one Shinigami charged Aizen followed by many others.
" Now this is what I wanted!" Aizen grinned as a chaotic battle ensued.
Rukia watched with horror as many Shinigami were cut down one by one, Aizen and his companion seemed to move through the crowd like water. They slipped in and out of clashes and then returning to the deliver a final blow to an unsuspecting victim.
" Watch out Rukia!" Her husband screamed as he tackled her to the ground before a Shinigami was thrown into a nearby house, with a barely visible glance she could make out the Shinigami's disheveled body in the rubbles.
" Why hasn't she done anything, she is a captain! Did fear paralyze her?" Renji wondered as he released Zabimaru.
Renji locked eyes with his aizen's companion as Zabimaru circled around his arm.
" I dare you! Attacking the soul society and causing destruction and mayhem! Just who do you think you are?" He shouted, but hearing no response from his enemy who simply stood still.
Not waiting any second longer Renji closed the gap between his opponent and came within a few feet before he was suddenly brought to his knees. Renji felt his grip on reality slip as he was cast into a nightmare and his body felt like hundreds of zanpakutos were cutting him at once. Suddenly a bloodied scream was heard as he body convulsed on the ground before his opponent walked over his body towards Rukia.
" Renji!" Rukia screamed, just a few seconds ago she witnessed her husband charging his opponent before his body stumbled upon the ground in excruciating pain.
" You will pay for that!" She hissed, releasing her zanpakuto Sode no Shirayuki!
Aizen
The former Shinigami made quick work of his opponents as they were like simple insects compared to his power.Although he would admit, they had courage despite knowing their death would soon come. But something greatly displeased him and it was the fact that none of the captains showed up besides Rukia Kuchiki! Were they complacent to hide away while he slaughtered their subordinates?Aizen quickly made it a point to find out immediately!
As he slowly made his way across the ruins of the city he quickly found a Shinigami survivor who had both of his legs broken.
Smirking,he walked over to his prey and stepped on his wounds. The unfortunate victim let loose a cry of pain before he turned around to see Aizen smiling.
" Would you be so kind as to answer my question? I promise, if you tell me the truth I'll end your misery."
A slow nod of the Shinigami head notified Aizen of their agreement.
" Where are the rest of your captains, I assume they should be here by now?" He questioned.
"After your escape… we suddenly heard reports that some of their subordinates were attacking them. Once handled, they told us they would meet us here!" The Shinigami cried.
Aizen released a disappointed sigh. "So it seems like they were content with suffering a few casualties until they could deal with the situation at hand. They sent you like Lambs to the slaughter."
" The captains told us they would keep their word." He argued.
Aizen released a small chuckle at the Shinigami naivety. " I was a captain once and I certainly lied to all of you." He replied before leaving the soul reaper to his own fate.
" Wait… but you said that.."
The cries of the Soul Reaper fell on deaf ears as Aizen continued along his way, obviously not satisfied with his opponents thus far. Although his companion did an amazing job turning the captain's subordinates against them. It was the perfect disguise to escape. However a sudden flare of spiritual power alerted him to an incoming presence.
" Byakuya Kuchiki." He smiled, as he turned around to see a displeased opponent.
" This time we are going to find some way to kill you! Evidently enough, prison is not a very good solution, Senbonzakura "Thousand Cherry Blossoms!" He shouted as thousands of flower petals attacked Aizen but was quickly dispersed by his own spiritual power.
" You know you cannot defeat me, Kuchiki I could end your life in a moment if I so willed. But you should be more worried about your sister, she will not last long against my ally." He declared in arrogance.
The older Kuchiki gritted his teeth in anger, " I will gladly give my life to stop you, it is a noble cause and Rukia strong enough to handle anything thrown at her!"
Aizen scoffed in arrogance, " then so be it, but just know that I will make this quick. I have other plans that I need to attend to and being in the soul Society is not one of them "
" I will stop you from escaping...banki!"
The area around them shook as Byakuya released Senkei Slaughterscape! Thousands of pink baldes surrounded the battlefield, forming a circle around the two combatants! The Spiritual power was small in comparison to Aizen's but Bayakuya became determined nonetheless.
" We shall see Byakuya Kuchiki! " Aizen declared
Rukia
Rukia's body was its limit as her Bankai was pushed towards its breaking point. Even with ten years of training she still didn't have a full grip on Hakka no Togame. It's great weakness was that she couldn't be in her Bankai form for a prolonged period of time. Even after her battle's she had to slowly thawl her body, lessening the risk of injuries.However with the appearance of her fellow captains Lisa Yadōmaru and Kensei Muguruma her battle became a little easier.
Although even with the advantage of numbers it still didn't guarantee a win as her opponent was well versed in evasion and also used ice based attacks. The only silver lining was that they managed to wound him in several places, but nothing major aside from his clothes becoming torn. But Rukia was puzzled at the way that her husband was defeated. Their opponent didn't even have to lift a finger but yet he stumbled to the ground without so much as physical injury,did he suffer some type of Illusion? The petite Shinigami didn't have time to ponder before her allies word's interrupted her thoughts.
" This bastard hasn't said much of a word, he just stares us with those ominous eyes! He certainly is different then Aizen, no talking, just straight to the business." Kensei hissed, having received painful wound to his shoulder.
" Perhaps if all three of us attack in unison we can finally end this battle.Rukia are you able to use your mist again?" Lisa asked to which Rukia nodded.
" Well what are we waiting for?" Kensei added.
" Follow My Lead." Rukia commanded as she channeled her spiritual power into one final attack, mist enveloped the battlefield as her Bankai reached its crescendo!
" Tsugi no mai, Hakuren!, Next Dance, White Ripple!" she shouted before Lisa and Kensei closed the gap to the enemy to deliver one final blow.
Suddenly a loud explosion was felt and heard as Rukia was thrown from her feet. She felt her body skid across the battlefield before she stopped and looked up to see the mist slowly leaving the area.
" We did it." Rukia sighed," Its... finally over." She added.
Rukia felt her zanpakuto leave her hand,stumbling over and just barely catching herself with her hands. There's no doubt in her mind that Lisa and Kensei landed their blows, it was…
" Is this the defeat... you imagine for me then?" An exhausted voice interjected.
Rukia's eyes suddenly shot open and her attention was directed towards the epicenter of the battle. Her blood ran cold as she saw Lisa and Kensei doubled over in pain, nearly mortally wounded.
" They pierced each other with their Zanpakuto! How is this possible?" She thought as the mysterious man limped towards her.Blood poured over the sides of his mouth as he held his arm which was broken from her attack. His clothes were all but torn and his hair had came out of its bonds,hanging over his shoulders.
" if I hadn't used my second release,the fight would have ended. Perhaps I shouldn't have held back…" He said, slowly but surely making his way over to Rukia.
" No! How could you still be alive!" She screamed, feeling his reiatsu suddenly skyrocket, it felt oppressive and cold almost in agony. He'd been hiding this all along?
A loud fit of coughing alerted Rukia towards his presence which grew even closer, the mysterious man cover his mouth but blood continue to pour down the sides.
" I will… accomplish my mission." He breathed out.
"Stay away!" She shouted,attempting to stand but was brought to her knees as her muscles convulsed in agony. The overuse of her Bankai was a cause of such pain!
The mysterious young man stood only a few feet away from her, his steps continued to grow closer. Rukia's heart almost stopped as he mouthed inaudible words before his hand reached out and touched Rukia on her chest. Her world stood still before he miraculously collapsed in her lap.
Rukia was overcome with relief but confusion, she wondered if he died but the rise and fall of his chest quickly put her hopes to rest. A ray of sun light on the young man's forehead alerted Rukia to the rise of the Sun. Morning had come but the still drops of rain fell on her face, it was a much-needed break from the chaos she just endured.
" Why didn't you kill me?" She wondered.