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Set during the Renaissance
The Shadow
Shadow's Lone mission
Renji returned to the manor and found that the royal court guards were gone. The Lieutenant made his way up to the studies to find everyone still there.
"Renji the other man sent to kill Rukia fled off." Ichigo informed
"I see. Ichigo I need you to stay here at the Kuchiki manor until I deal with this problem."
The red head male began to leave but Ichigo stopped him.
"What! Like hell I'm staying put, whoever sent those men need to pay."
"That's exactly why you're staying here. Rukia needs protection and you're perfect for the job."
Ichigo stared at his partners form as he began to leave. Renji needed Ichigo to stay for another reason, but he didn't say it out loud. Ichigo's in love with Rukia, so it would just make this mission harder than it needs to be. Once outside Renji turned around to see Rukia staring through the window, he smiled then waved a good-bye before getting on his horse.
- Karakura Town -
In the center of the town was a large building, and in this building a meeting was commencing. Five powerful Captains were having a brutal discussing on what there next moved was. A small knock was heard interrupting their meeting.
"Come in." said a male who was the head of all Assassins
Renji opened the door and bowed a little to apologize for interrupting such an important meeting.
"Sorry for interrupting Captain Urahara."
"It's alright; Zaraki was just talking nonsense again." Urahara joked
"Che, if I was you I would keep comments like that to yourself." Kenpachi growled
"Now now boys, we don't need to kill each other." Yoruichi smiled
The Lieutenant could never understand how such people could ever make decisions together. Kisuke was a laidback man, while Kenpachi was a man who likes to use brute force. Then the other three, Yoruichi prefers to outwit her opponents, Shinji was something else and Isshin well let's just say he's just plain goofy.
"Renji where's my idiot son?" Isshin asked
"Back at the Kuchiki, Miss Kuchiki was targeted by a man known as the Sexta Espada. I asked Ichigo to stay put until this ordeal is cleared."
"Mmm, smart move Lieutenant." Kisuke complimented
"You said the Sexta Espada, correct?" Yoruichi repeated
"Yes Captain."
"Some of my men had put in a report about something like that."
Yoruichi got out of her seat, then asked Renji to follow her. The two made their way over to the library, where all records were kept. As they enter they were greeted by the record keeper, Tessai.
"How may I help you two today?"
"May I have the file on the River bank mission?" Yoruichi asked
Tessai nodded his head then left to the back of the massive library. Not too long the man returned with documents in his hand. Yoruichi took them then gave them to the red head Lieutenant. Renji blinked then looked through the documents; one of the paper told of a group of men wearing white outfits with blue vests loading a boat with crates. Immediately Renji knew this was exactly what he needed to find this Sexta Espada. As he continued to read he had learned the whereabouts of this group.
"No one has investigated this place?" Renji asked
"There was no reason too. We have no evidence there doing anything wrong."
"But now we do, they attacked-"
"Renji listen, we can't say they're the ones. For all we know some of those men could be secretly working for Aizen. So I suggest you be careful, beside that place is royal court status."
"So you want me to let this drop." Renji frowned
"No just steak it out, but don't set foot inside understand?"
Renji nodded his head, and watched as the Captain left the building. A small sigh escaped passed Renji's lips; this is going to be difficult to get some information.
- Jaegerjaquez Manor -
A light-blue hair male sat in the courtyard sipping red wine, while watching some of his men spar one another. His blue eyes held boredom in them as his men fail to entertain him. Sudden foot steps broke the bluenette into a smiled, as a long hair blond mad his way towards him.
"Ah Yylfordt you're awake, I was afraid I've might have tried you out."
"Nonsense Master Grimmjow, I just didn't feel like getting out of bed."
"Mmm, whatever." Grimmjow's smile turned back into a bored look
Grimmjow found himself lately being bored, where is all the excitement he asked himself. The bluenette continue to watch his man spar, but they suddenly stopped and stared towards Grimmjow.
"Why have you all stop?" Grimmjow growled
"B-boss." A weak voice called
The bluenette turned around to find D-Roy bleeding all over the place, and Edrad on one knee with his head low. Even before they said anything Grimmjow knew what happen, but still want them to say it.
"What the fuck happened?" Grimmjow said as he stood up
"Master Grim-" Edrad began
"Shut up! Edrad go assist Shawlong." Edrad did as told
"B-boss I'm-I'm…"
"What you're sorry? This was your mission D-Roy and you fucked it up!"
"It wasn't my fault it was that Assassin!"
"Assassin? Did he do that to your hand?"
"Yes sir."
"Then he must have left a message with it."
"He said that 'he's the predator and you're his prey for trying to kill Rukia.' "
Grimmjow let a grin eat his face before laughing a psychotic laugh, which terrified everyone around the bluenette. A burst of energy filled the grinning monster to his core, his is what he needed. The perfect prey to play cat and mouse; the perfect person to break.
"So tell me D-Roy who is his Assassin?"
D-Roy didn't reply, which disappointed his master. Grimmjow had finally thought D-Roy was useful but he guessed he was wrong. The bluenette pulled out his sword and stab the already injured male. D-Roy spurted out blood before going limp; Grimmjow removed his sword then wipe it clean before sheathing it.
"Someone clean this shit up." Grimmjow ordered and retreated to his quarters with Yylfordt behind him
The bluenette plopped down on the bed, and began to think of ways he could meet this Assassin. Yylfordt shook his head then interrupted Grimmjow's thoughts.
"His names Renji Abarai, he's a Lieutenant."
"Thanks for ruining my fun." Grimmjow frowned
"Well after meeting him I wanted to get information on him; my informer says he might show up here on a steak out."
"Sounds like fun." Grimmjow's grin returned
"I think it's best to kill him before-"
"Shut up, I want everyone gone before tonight."
"What? You want to be alone with an Assassin?" Yylfordt said surprise
Grimmjow stood up and walked over to Yylfordt. The blond was about to turn and leave until Grimmjow took a hold of his chin to make him look at him.
"I'm just having some fun, haven't had it in a while."
The bluenette released the blond then ushered him away, and to tell everyone to leave. When Yylfordt was out of Grimmjow's room he gritted his teeth then stocked off, while cursing under his breath.
Hyou: *Grinning* There's going to be a real treat next chapter. Hoped you enjoyed reading and please review. Oh and one more thing, Grimmjow may you do the honors
Grimmjow: Fuck no!
Renji *sigh* Merry Christmas everyone!