AAAH! I'm almost done with this fic!!!! D: I'm sad...it's been really enjoyable, but it seemed short... T.T Anyways, I'm thinking of making a sequal, so either say 'yes' or 'no' in the reveiws or vote for it on my profile. I can't post the ending until you tell me, because there are two different versions!

Anyways, this chapter was going to be a lot longer, but I cut it in half because I didn't want it to be too long.

Thanks to all who reveiwed! -passes out the Bleach Mangas-

And I'm having a little contest- my descrptions of Ryuu are there for a reason, and the first person to guess why I made him like that gets special prize! Of course, the prize depends on whether or not there will be a sequel...


Mitsuki was panting by the time they reached the Soul Society. Toshiro had offered to carry her part of the way, but she refused to have help. Part of what Chiyo said still echoed in her mind, and she was determined to start making herself a better person. Toshiro already thought she was perfect, but couldn't blame her on her current mindset. Hogosha Chuusin had been right when she said that the mental wounds would take longer to heal.

They heard the battle before they got there. The occupants of the districts outside the walls all huddled in their houses, eyes huge with fear and disbelief. Screams of numerous voices, the clangs of connecting swords, and the occasional explosions from the twelfth division members echoed around them.

"We're too late." Mitsuki panted, clutching Toshiro's arm. "We've got to kill Ryuu now, or else we might as well run away and disappear."

He nodded. "I know. Though I think the disappearing act is a little drastic."

Mitsuki giggled slightly, than looked sober again. "Promise me you won't do anything rash, ok?" she asked.

Toshiro frowned. "That's my line. But I promise, anyway."

She didn't respond, only followed him over the wall and into the midst of the battle. Kenpachi ran by them, laughing maniacally as he chased by two frightened members of Ryuu's army. Yumichika and Ikkaku were right behind him, yelling at them about something-or-other and trying to keep up with Kenpachi.

"Mi-mi! You're back!" Yachiru yelled, jumping on Mitsuki's head. "What took you so long?"

"We ran into...difficulties." Mitsuki replied, hugging the pink-haired lieutenant. "But we're back now. Where's Ryuu?"

"You mean crazy black-haired guy?" Yachiru replied, cocking her head. "He's on the Sokyoku hill, laughing. No one's able to get near him, since he has some sort of barrier around him."

"Alright- thanks, Yachiru. Now, you'd better get back to Kenpachi- he's probably looking for you." She replied, setting her on the ground. Yachiru waved goodbye and rocketed off, kicking a few of the intruders in the face for good measure as she went. Mitsuki shook her head, drawing her zanpaku-to. "Shatter, Hogosha Chuusin!" she called, than raced toward Sokyoku Hill, clearing her way through the battle. Toshiro covered her, Hyorinmaru freezing and shattering people relentlessly as they brutally attacked those that had no reason to be here.

The steps leading to the top of the cliff were covered with shinigamis and intruders alike, but Mitsuki didn't hesitate with bowling them over and knocking both sides off on her way up. Startled attackers were flung sideways as her sword pushed through them, and they were trampled again by Toshiro.

Below, Unohana ushered Isane and others from her division through the throng, carrying wounded Shinigami's and intruders to her headquarters. Shielding her eyes against the intense flare of kidos and explosives, she saw Mitsuki and Toshiro charging up the steps. It was already night time, and the fighting was starting to get more dangerous with hardly any light other than the sporadic flares throughout the Soul Society. More and more were attacking their comrades, and Commander Yamamoto was about to call a retreat. Until then, the Fourth Division continued to treat those that needed help and hoped that this war would be over soon. Sighing, she hurried over to her company, fending off those that tried attacking.

Eventually, they made it to the top of the hill, running into the barrier instantly. It shocked them, causing them to stumble back and run into each other. Sending a blast of Kido at it, she watched it flare red as it absorbed the power. Smiling, she turned to Toshiro. "Go to Bankai- we're going to have to fly over this thing." She said, already starting to change. Toshiro followed suit, looking at her once he was done. "You think that he's going to leave the sky exposed?" he asked, looking at the shield doubtfully. Mitsuki nodded. "Ryuu may think things through well, but he sometimes leaves the minor details out. Kiyoshi, his…sidekick, has to go over everything to make sure that nothing fails. Apparently, Ryuu isn't very good at shields." Launching herself skyward, she immediately spotted Ryuu near the front. Dropping down some ways behind him, she dismissed her Bankai, earning a startled look from Toshiro. "What are you doing?" he hissed. "You have the element of surprise right now!"

Mitsuki looked up at the full moon above her head. "The moon gazes down on everyone." She said calmly. "It is strongest when it is full, and it knows whenever you sin in its gaze. This is my time now to confront my past and repent all that I have done, or else I shall never be forgiven." She turned to look at him, her blue eyes glowing. "Either I fight Ryuu now, honestly and fairly, or I shall ever be held in its disgrace."

Not knowing what to say, Toshiro watched her leave, worried. This was her fight, and his hands curled into fists, desperate to do something but not wanting to leave Mitsuki. Growling, he glared at the figure of the black-haired man in front of him.

Mitsuki stopped a few feet away from Ryuu, watching him silently. After a moment, when she knew he sensed her, she said, "It's time to finish this, Ryuu." She said, Hogosha Chuusin already drawn. Ryuu faced her, hands behind his back, eyeing her coolly. "So you say. But we both know that I'm better- already, you have accepted your death. Even if Chiyo was unable to kill you, I will take the matter into my own hands. You are just the beginning of my complete domination."

"That's where you're wrong, Ryuu. The Soul Society has been attacked by people far smarter, cunning, and resourceful than you, and still won. You don't stand a chance, especially against me." Mitsuki responded, shutting out all sounds of battle below. "True, you kidnapped me and took me to your base; true, you beat me into submission so I would never dare give you away; true, you taught me how to fight, and through you I achieved Bankai. But you also kept me from my one true home, and away from the people I have grown to love. And it's because of them that I will win."

Ryuu laughed, his poisonous golden eyes threatening to melt her on the spot. "You see, Mitsuki, you're the one who's wrong. You belong nowhere, and no one will ever love you. I'm the only one who ever accepted you and helped you. I was your creator, and now I will be your destroyer."

Mitsuki didn't flinch. "No one 'created' me but myself. If I didn't want to get better, I never would have. It's time I stood up for myself for a change."

He bowed mockingly. "So be it. Blaze, Dainichi!" he called, and fire burst into flame all along his sword. The heat produced even affected Toshiro, who was at least several yards away. The light it produced was a beacon, announcing the battle of the two as their swords collided. Below, Ryuu's followers faltered, before advancing again.

Mitsuki knew that his zanpaku-to controlled the element of the sun, but since her Shikai form's blade wasn't made of ordinary metal, she knew she was ok- so long as she didn't keep contact for long. Their swords rebounding, they began exchanging blows, concentration etched into Mitsuki's face, contrasting against Ryuu's calm look. They were equal in skill, and after several minuets none of them had gained any ground.

Mitsuki parried his attack, giggling slightly. "Well, aren't I being stupid. I promised myself I would go all out, yet I am still in Shikai." Looking at the moon, she said, "You ready, Hogosha Chuusin?"

Ryuu sneered at her. "Don't be ridiculous. You haven't completed Bankai yet."

Mitsuki laughed, her sound carrying all the way to Toshiro. "Don't be ridiculous. I don't need to complete it to kick your butt."

Nearby, Toshiro looked at her worriedly, a group of Ryuu's attackers lying dead at his feet. She was acting confident…What was up with that? Sighing, he turned to attack another group of people trying to sneak up on him.

Ryuu was slightly startled from her attitude as well, but didn't show it. Instead, he immediately attacked her, only to have her block his attack with lightning speed.

Mitsuki was illuminated by a single moonbeam, seeming to shine subtly in its light. Her eyes were twin pools of sparkling sapphires, swirling with an unknown emotion. "Bankai." She whispered.


So, the final battle is here! It will continue in the next chapter. And Ryuu's sword, Dainichi, means 'Great Sun'. Another hint!

So, reveiw please! Next treat is Bleach posters.