Here is the fourth chapter! Sorry if there are any mistakes; I don't have a BETA reader, so I proofread by myself. ^_^ Thanks to apola55 for reviewing! Sorry, I forgot to place this in the second chapter! I'm currently working on the next chapter, so, hopefully it will be ready by Monday! Also, I'm kinda disappointed with the reviews. I've only gotten two, one from apola55 and one from Tiffany- through text. Come on, guys! I review all the stories I read, so I would appreciate it if you guys gave me some more motivation! Anyways, I do hope that you enjoy this chapter!

Disclaimer: I do not own either Bleach or The Hunger Games; They belong to Tite Kubo and Suzanne Collins, respectively.

"Shining Angel"

Talking/Actions

Thoughts/ Emphasis

Zanpakuto Conversation/Release

Last Time

David nodded and said, "Yeah. Are you ready for the next two weeks?"

Tiffany gave a puzzled expression.

Emmanuel finally said something after all this; "We're all going to be training for the Zanpakutō Tournament!"

The next morning, David brought them to a seven square-acre field that was outfitted with a forest, a desert, a jungle, a large lake, and a tropical artificial island in the center of it all, with tall grass ringing the edges. They were walking along a mountain trail after tying their horses- yes, horses- to trees.

Emmanuel was once again complaining, "How come we have futuristic technologies, but none of those transportation things the living have? I mean, like, cars, motorcycles, hovercrafts, helicop-"

He was abruptly cut off when Toshiro snapped, "Shut up, please. Your incessant ramblings are starting to give me a headache."

Emmanuel bowed his head, looking rather downcast, which caused Tiffany to intervene, saying, "'Shiro… Uh, I mean Toshiro. Why don't you give him a break? He's just expressing his opinions."

Toshiro glanced at her sharply, causing her to glower and look away from him. The three adults have been quiet the entire trip; David staring straight ahead with a serious look on his face, Oriquirra writing something in a notebook, and Brenda looking rather uncomfortable, picking on the hems of her blouse or fidgeting with her hands.

Tiffany was about to ask her what was wrong when David suddenly stopped in front of a small trickle of water that was running out of the face of the mountain. He nodded to Oriquirra and pulled out a katana with a golden silk guard and hilt, with a ribbon hanging off the hilt and a single white feather attached to its end. He proceeded to give it to Tiffany.

When Tiffany held the katana in her hands, David explained, "This is your Zanpakutō. I took it few decades ago when it first materialized, and trained you in the ways of Zanjustu with normal swords so you would be prepared for the upcoming tournament."

Tiffany looked at her Zanpakutō with a surprised look, and asked, "I… I had a Zanpakutō all along? So you didn't tell me because…?"

Daniel chuckled, "All in due time... You will know everything once you pass the tournament."

Tiffany sighed and turned to see Brenda hand Emmanuel a gray book with a red cross and intricate patterns of green vines in each corner on the cover of the book.

Emmanuel turned to her and said, "Remember the tome I mentioned? Well, this is it!"

Tiffany realized that the book he was holding was the tome he was talking about in the cell and asked, "Is- is it special or anything?"

Emmanuel replied, "Yes! All my spells reside in it! Having this book grants me the ability to cast other spells besides Kidō."

Tiffany gave a lopsided grin, seeing Emmanuel so happy made her feel more cheerful.

"So, this is my Zanpakutō? This," Toshiro commented, "looks just like Tiffany's, but with red and black instead of gold and white."

Tiffany observed Toshiro's sword and agreed that they were exact duplicates, expect for color.

Emmanuel piped, "Look at this, too!"

Emmanuel's book started to transform into a wakizashi, the blade the color of emerald green with intricate patterns of red vines, like the book cover, and the hilt and guard the color of dull silver. Alas, Emmanuel's Zanpakutō's sealed state was discovered. The trio of kids smiled- well, Toshiro's lips just turned up at the corners-, excited at knowing the fact that all three of them have Zanpakutōs.

David solemnly informed, "Well, we will have to leave now. Not with you three." He added when he saw the trio start walking back the way they all came.

Tiffany, confused, asked, "What do you mean?"

Oriquirra answered, "Discovering your Zanpakutōs were just the introduction to your training. You'll have to survive in that training ground for three days. You must find four gems, each representing an element in the four outlying areas. When you're done, travel to the center of the training ground, namely, the beach slash oasis. You will find a rock with four holes for you to place the gems in. We will come and get you after then."

Tiffany stared at them, wide-eyed. She proceeded to say something, but Oriquirra stepped into a shadow and began to disappear, just as David shone, becoming molecules of light before shooting off in the direction they all came from. The trio hastily looked to Brenda, only to see flower petals starting to swirl around her.

Brenda sung, "Remember this song, You shall live long, Everything is not what it seems, The hidden place of the gems… Flames dance around me, Waters are swirling, Winds caress me, Earth is blossoming… Monsters lurk in the darkness, Tread with awareness, With this song to see, May luck be with thee…" Flower petals whipped the air around her, hiding her from the trio's sights. Suddenly, the mini petal tornado dissipated, and Brenda was nowhere to be found, leaving the teens to figure out the song and start their 'quest'.

"There's no point in standing around here," Emmanuel said, "Let's go down the mountain and find the first gem!"

Omake #4

Me: Well, I'm doing pretty good! What do you think, Tiffany!

Tiffany: Finally! I get my Zanpakutō! It took you this long?

Me: Hey! I had to follow my plot! Even the littlest detail is important!

Tiffany: Ok... I understand, Fukutaichou...

Me: Really? What's up with the change in attitude? Last time, you were all trigger-happy?

Tiffany: *glowers* I still am.

Me:*gulps loudly* Ne-never mind my earlier comment!

Tiffany: Don't worry. I don't have a gun. Now, let me tell you about what I've been doing for the past two days.

Me: No! She'll just ramble on and on! *Looks around frantically and points to a Barnes&Noble bookstore behind Tiffany* I think I just saw Toshiro and Byakua walk in!

Tiffany: *Turns and her eyes gleam* Where? In the bookstore? They're MINE!

*Tiffany jumps through the glass door, leaving a large hole; Screaming can be heard from inside*

Me: *shakes my head* The things 'love' does to the normally calm and cool Tiffany... Well, please review, everyone! I really don't want to resort to this threat, but... If you don't review, I JUST MAY HAVE TO STOP WRITING THIS STORY!

*Runs away into the horizon, crying anime tears*

Toshiro: *appears out of thin air* Please. Review. *glares*