Ichigo Kurosaki. That name was being whispered throughout the lunchroom a lot lately but Cirucci had no idea who she was and felt like she should, seeing as how everyone showed a lot of respect and fear towards the name.
"Hey Luppi, who's this Ichigo Kurosaki everyones talking about?" she asked, keeping her voice quiet. Not once had she heard the name spoken as anything but a whisper. Luppi looked shocked for a few seconds but then remembered Cirucci had only been with the group for a year or so, where as Ichigo Kurosaki was a legend that had died years ago. It must have been close to ten years since Aizen had introduced the twins, after their death six years ago their names had become taboo to say in front of their leader.
"About ten years ago Aizen brought in a set of twins, one being Ichigo Kurosaki. Aizen adored Ichigo, she was insanely good at everything and quickly raised through the ranks. One day Aizen decided to make her his personal property, that's how much he loved her. Ichigo didn't want that so she tried to leave the group, her entire team were killed in the process, including her twin. That was the end of that; it's taboo to talk about it but rumours have been circulating recently that the ghost of Ichigo Kurosaki has returned for revenge against Aizen. So far the only people rumoured to die by her ghosts hands are members of our group. Everyone worried about it, I think it's just a crazed fan who has decided to copy her and exact revenge for her but people who have spotted her say it's her sword she's using and no one knows where it ended up after she died," He explained, resting his head in his hand, watching as Cirucci took it all in. Ichigo Kurosaki was dead, he'd seen the body himself and ghost's didn't exist it was all a bunch of bullshit in his opinion.
"Did she have a really distinctive sword?" Luppi nodded, the black blade Zangetsu was a unique blade made for her.
"Yeah but another thing to identify her by was the tattoo on her shoulder, it was this hideous mask that cursed any enemy who looked at it. The only problem is that she's dead, and someone who looks a little like her is running around with her sword trying to scare us. If it really is her why aren't any of the main group dead yet, so far she's just taken out the scum of the group so don't worry your pretty little head about it Cirucci and just ignore the rumours," he warned, picking up his tray and standing, letting the girl think about it on her own. Luppi knew his words weren't enough to deter her from finding out more on her own but had had enough of such silly banter.
"Thanks Luppi," she muttered, returning to eating her own lunch.
"Yo Luppi boss man needs ya to collect an important package from Xcution," Dordoni called in passing, handing over a piece of paper to the raven.
"They're expecting you soon, try and behave they're a new group and Aizen is wary of their leader, apparently he's a bit odd." Luppi sighed taking the letter and passing his try to Dordoni, telling him he was leaving now. He hated these jobs, the only advantage was that he could gather information to use as leverage later but he had to behave around the idiots.
"Shit," he grumbled shoving his hands into his armpits, "Should have grabbed a jacket." It was cold enough outside that it could start snowing, where had the sunny weather gone. With a huff he set off for the club, hoping his long sleeve shirt would be enough to keep him warm for the time being. Luppi had just made it to the edge of the compound when a flash of orange hair caught his eye.
"It couldn't fucking be her could it?" he wondered, a short detour wouldn't hurt his time, grinning he set off at a jog in the direction of the girl. The tiny glimpses had lead him to one of the alleys not far from the entrance to the compound, the girl he'd spotted earlier sitting on one of the trash bins. She really did look like Ichigo, even down to the outfit. A school tracksuit and house slippers. He thought it was insane that she wore something like that on missions.
"Look at ya Luppi, ya haven't aged a bit these past six years. Still kissing the bosses ass?" she asked, jumping down from the bin. Luppi glared at her, reaching for the gun at the waistband of his jeans, wary of this person. Their aura radiated power and her voice was way to similar to Ichigo's. Whoever this was they had done their homework.
"Who the fuck are you?" he asked, stepping away from her. Laughter echoed around the alley, the girl stopping in her track's, it was then he noticed the sword in her hands. Zangetsu. This girl really did have her sword.
"Oh Luppi lets not, ya know who I am. It's pretty obvious ain't it, I mean no one could really pretend to be me, I'm too fucking unique to be copied." If it was Ichigo he was in deep shit. Seemed like he was in deep shit anyway.
"Fine then, what do you want Ichigo? Why don't you just go straight after Aizen? Why attack us?" he asked, trying to sneak his way back to the entrance of the alley and away from her. It didn't work; Ichigo threw her sword at him. He dodged away from it further and into the alley but she slid towards that side, grabbing his arm pulling his hand from his gun. Within seconds Luppi was face down on the ground, Ichigo digging a knee into his spine, arm twisted behind his back.
"Now I know you like it rough baby but I think my game will be a little too tough for you. Tell me what I want to know and I promise it will be quick, and trust me Luppi ya don't want to mess with me when Zangetsu is so hungry for your blood," She whispered, pulling her blade from the wall by it's chain.
"You know I will never betray Aizen, just fucking kill me," He hissed, feeling her take the gun from his waistband.
"Oh dear, that's the wrong answer, I'd ask you again but I have the feeling that you're just like a broken record. Tell my boys I love them will you." The last thing he heard was the gun going off.