Here is the sixth chapter of "Shining Angel", as promised! I'm currently working on the seventh chapter, so you might expect it on either Friday or next Monday! Who knows, I might finish it tonight and post it tomorrow! It's.. all about... THE REVIEWS! Come on, if there's anyone else apart from strawberryshini reading, please review! Also, I've changed my 'Comment Reply' to 'Comment for Comment', as seeing it sounds better to me! Enjoy this chapter! ^_^

"Shining Angel"

Talking/Actions

Thoughts/ Emphasis

Zanpakuto Conversation/Release

The Forest Predator was about to crush the mocha-skinned boy, but it felt a large spiritual pressure explode from behind. The Hollow stopped its actions and turned around to stare at the source, annoyed that there was going to be another interruption. Its yellow eyes widened when it faced the girl it shoved aside in the beginning.

Tiffany slowly rose off the ground, an ethereal golden light swirling around her, supporting her up. Her sword shined brilliantly as she clenched her hand around it. Her fiery orange hair turned into a light shade of red in the light and flowed around her head, as if she was submerged in water.

The Hollow stared at the heavenly sight before it and realized that the girl's eyes were closed. It prepared to get into a jumping position, but its death was written in destiny the moment the girl's eyes opened. Her eyelids slowly opened and a golden light poured from it. The Hollow realized that the girl's eyes were golden! However, the unique sight didn't last for long, as the golden eyes faded, to reveal a pair of luminescent emerald green eyes staring into its grotesque yellow eyes.

When Tiffany settled on the ground, she realized that her pain was completely gone and that she had two words that were urging her to be spoken. She raised her Zanpakutō above her in her right hand and shouted with all her might:

"Avenge, Michael!"

The light that was shining on her broke loose and went into the Zanpakutō, with the exception of one ball of golden light that streaked toward Emmanuel, before encompassing him and lifting him next to Toshiro, who the light encompassed, too. She could see Emmanuel's face become more relaxed and serene as he floated in the light. She looked back to the Forest Predator and glared at it hotly.

"You. Are. Dead," Tiffany whispered, emphasizing every word with all her heart, mind, and soul.

She leaped towards the monster, prepared to slash through it, but of course, it wouldn't be that easy; the monster jumped to the side. She landed and leaped once again, hell-bent on capturing that monster and eliminating it from existence.

She heard Michael's voice resounding through her head, saying, 'Use 'Shining Arc'!'

Tiffany didn't hesitate in the slightest bit.

"Shining Arc," Tiffany shouted.

Just as the name of the move implied, a shining arc of light flew from her Zanpakutō, whose blade was now the color of gold and the golden silk wrapping had turned white and wrapped around her right forearm. The blade's hilt was now a gold cross with a white thread that connected at the ends. The arc of light flashed across the field and slashed cleanly through the Forest Predator before dissipating into small particles that circled it.

The Hollow moaned, "No… No freaking *gah* way."

It coughed blood before being enveloped in light and disappearing in a flash.

I'm supposed to perform Konsō! Tiffany thought begrudgingly.

"You did," Michael said, "Your move is your own a special way of performing Konsō."

Thank goodness. What am I supposed to do now? How do I dispel the Shikai? Tiffany asked Michael in her thoughts.

"Just relax and think of returning my current physical form to the sealed form," Michael explained, "It should be quite easy."

Tiffany followed Michael's instructions and after a flash of dazzling, golden light, her Zanpakutō was back into its sealed state. She stared at her Zanpakutō happily and thought, Thank you, Michael. You truly are an angel deserving the title of Saint.

Michael responded, "You're welcome and thank you, my Maiden."

Tiffany walked slowly towards the lying forms of Emmanuel and Toshiro, and saw the her vision darken at the edges, just as her legs gave away and she fell into the only patch of grass that covered this dirty, muddy, battle-worn area, which was the spot where she placed Emmanuel and Toshiro. She smiled at their slumbering forms and gave into exhaustion, but not before hearing Michael say:

"Don't worry. I'm here to protect you, my Maiden."

Omake #6

Me: The sixth chapter! The discovery of her Zanpakutō! Defeating the Forest Predator! I'm so proud of you, Tiffany!

Tiffany: ...I'm... AMAZING!

Me: Yes, you are! Paired with Michael, you're an unstoppable force!

Tiffany: *skips in glee and draws her Zanpakutō; waves it around wildly*

Me: Uh, I don't think that's *a Shining Arc flashes by* A GOOD IDEA! *another one flashes by* AHHH!

Tiffany: *skips into the sunset*

Me: ...I'm lucky that I survived that! That aside, please review! They make me happy! ^_^

Comment for Comment

strawberryshini: Thanks for the review, as always! You're an awesome reader!

Tiffany: Yay! I'm glad that you loved it!