DW64: Here's the next chapter guys! Oh, and Jean, Mistress and witch fan? After some thinking, I think I may not be retiring from fanfic writing after all. For some reason, I'm still fond with fanfic writing and I really can't get it off my chest. Not to mention, I promise that there'll be a sequel to this story. But still, on July or August, I'll be taking a few months break. Don't mind alright? Anyways, here's the next chapter.
Chapter 42: Fight at the Bridge part 4
Soon, the battle begins. Toushiro quickly defeated several huge hollows without even releasing his zanpakuto. Kenpachi Zaraki was rapidly cutting through hollows, a manic grin on his face. Komamura slashed through the waves of hollow, his large zanpakuto often taking out several hollow in one swing. Ukitake and Kyouraku fought together, fighting with their twin blades and mowing through the hollows.
Meanwhile, Toph and Ben stomp their feet and several pillars rose from the ground, sending several soldiers flying. Allen turns his Anti-Akuma arm into a cannon and shot down several soldiers. Saber and Lenalee slash their way through the soldiers with their ExCalibur swords and Will swings her swords and shot several blasts, taking out several soldiers.
Meanwhile, Ichigo and Rukia stood together while being surrounded by a group of soldiers.
"Let's do this." Rukia said as she and Ichigo hold up their zanpakutos.
"Right." Ichigo smirked. They charge at the soldiers and attack the soldiers.
Meanwhile, Ricky and Aizen clash swords with each other and glared into each other's eyes.
"Why? Why are you fighting for this country?! You don't belong here, and this country isn't your home! So why are you fighting for it?!" Aizen asked Ricky.
"Isn't it obvious? Because I don't want this country to fall into the hands of you Faction bastards!" Ricky replied.
Meanwhile, Ichigo took out several soldiers with one swing due to the size of his zanpakuto. Then, one of the soldiers growled as he raised up a minigun and aim at his back. Ichigo turns his head and widens his eyes in shock.
"Ichigo!" Rukia yelled to him. She slashed a soldier, then tries to run over to Ichigo. But it was too late, as the soldier shot several bullets at Ichigo with his minigun. Ichigo shuts his eyes tightly, thinking that it's the end of his life.
But, he opens his eyes again and gasps as he sees Grimmjow standing in front of him. Blood trickles down his mouth and his body was filled with holes and wounds. Grimmjow groans as he slumps onto the ground.
"Grimmjow!" Ichigo yelled. He glares at the soldier and yelled, "Getsuga Tenshou!" He shot a huge enrgy blast at the soldier, taking him out.
Ichigo then knelt down to Grimmjow and look at him. "Grimmjow? Are you alright?"
"More importantly…are you alright?" Grimmjow asked Ichigo.
"Yes. But why Grimmjow? Why did you protect me?"
"Because this country needs you Ichigo. You're their hero…and their protector."
"Grimmjow…thank you." Ichigo whispered.
Meanwhile, Aizen slashed Ricky across the chest, causing the left side of his shirt to come off, exposing his chest which was now bleeding badly. He was exhausted and had sustained great injuries from his fight with Aizen, but knew he could not stop. He gave a yell and charged, continuing to fight Aizen.
Ricky swings his sword several times at Aizen, some managed to cut his arm and chest. Aizen grits his teeth in pain as he staggers back.
They both panted, the fight taking its toll on them. Both were wounded and bleeding in multiple places. Yet still, they fought. They fought with all their strength and all their spirit.
"Let's end this, Aizen." Ricky said, "This battle will be decided with the next attack."
"Fine by me." Aizen growled. "The Faction will remember me as the one who slained the Templar!"
"Not today. And never ever."
They both yelled as they charged, putting all their energy into this final clash. Their bodies glowed with energy as they ran towards each other. Everything seemed to be in slow motion, as they drew their swords back for the final attack. When they made contact with each other, a massive burst of bright white energy erupted, their power clashing as the two made their final strike.
When the light subsided, Aizen and Ricky stood close to each other, staring into each other's eyes. There was a tense moment of silence. Suddenly, Aizen regurgitated blood, gasping in pain. Looking down, he saw that Ricky's blade had gone straight through his stomach. He looked back up at Ricky, his eyes wide with pain as blood trickled from his mouth.
"Damn…you…Templar…"
Aizen rolls his eyes back and his head slump to the side. Ricky then removes his blade and gently laid the now dead Faction officer on the ground.
Everybody then stop their fighting. The Faction soldiers gasp.
"Aizen has fallen! Retreat!" One of the Faction soldiers yelled. Ricky, his group and the shinigamis then watch the enemies ran off.
"We did it! We won!" Renji yelled. Everybody cheered triumphantly.
"At last! The Faction has been defeated!" Talim said happily, who was watching the whole battle.
Ricky stood up and saw Saber walking over to him. "Saber, we-" He got cut off when Saber swings her hand and slaps Ricky across the face.
"What did you do earlier?! Got yourself angry?!" Saber asked.
Ricky stayed silent for a moment. "Yes."
"Don't you ever do that again! Anger and hatred will slowly take away your soul. And if you do, you'll be as evil as the Faction."
"Saber, you know I would never become evil. I promise."
Saber sighed and hugs Ricky tightly. "Please…don't do that again." She whispered to his ear. Ricky nods his head and hugs back.
"Is…is it over?" Grimmjow asked Ichigo.
"Yes. It is." Ichigo nods his head.
"Ichigo…before I die…can you…take me to Soi Fon?"
"Of course." Ichigo then carried Grimmjow in his arms and carries him over to Soi Fon's dead body. He gently placed him next to Soi Fon.
Grimmjow turns his head to Soi Fon as tears start to appear in his eyes. He placed a hand on her cheek. "Oh Soi Fon, you have been a great companion to me till the end. I appreciate everything you had done for me ever since you first become my servant. Soi Fon, I…I love you." Grimmjow then close his eyes shut, dead.
Rukia walks over to Ichigo as he lowers his head. "He and Soi Fon have both died…as good men."
Rukia then look up in the sky as snow starts falling down the sky.
The next day, on a cliff, Ricky, Saber, Ben, Wall-E, Will, Allen, Lenalee, Rukia, Toph and Ichigo all sat in front of Grimmjow and Soi Fon's graves.
"They may have tried to kill us, but in the end, they died as good people." Rukia said.
"Why do good people always have to die?" Will sobbed as she wipes away her tears.
"I guess it is time for us Shinigamis, to join in the war. I've already talked with Yamamoto and we have all decided to join in the fight for freedom." Ichigo said.
"Thank you Ichigo." Ricky then stood up and looks determined. "Let's go to Guam and get Oswald out of his throne! Who's with me?" He holds out his hand.
Ben stood up and placed his hand on Ricky's hand. "I'm in." He smirked.
Saber stood up as well. "I'm in." She said as she placed her hand on Ricky's hand as well. Allen, Lenalee, Will, Rukia, Toph, Wall-E and Ichigo also stood up and all also place their hands on Ricky's hand and smile at him.
"Thank you guys. All of you, for standing by my side til the end." Ricky nods his head.
The next day, at the pier, Ricky's group and all of the Shinigamis are now sitting in their boats, ready to row their way to Guam. Talim and the villagers are all at the pier to say farewell to them.
"Thank you for everything, Templar. If it isn't for you and your friends, we wouldn't be able to finish building our bridge and our country would have fallen to the hands of the Faction. Thank you so much." Talim said as she and the other villagers bow down.
"No problem. And thank you too Talim. If it wasn't for you, I never would be able to renew my friendship with Ben." Ricky smiled as he wraps an arm around Ben. Talim blushed and chuckled.
"Rukia." Yamamoto said.
"Yes, general?" Rukia asked.
"You did good back at the bridge. I guess you are still a worthy shinigami after all. Therefore, me and the council have decided to lift your exile." Yamamoto nods his head.
Rukia widens her eyes as tears roll down her cheeks. "T-thank you, general. I-I appreciate it."
"You hear that? You're one of us again." Ichigo smiled. Rukia turns to him and hugs him tightly.
"Right then, it is time for us to go. Off to war!" Yamamoto yelled. Everybody yelled in agreement as they start to row their boats. Talim and the villagers wave goodbye to them.
"Goodbye! And good luck!" Talim yelled.
"So Talim, now that our bridge is complete, what should we name it?" Yun-Seong asked.
"Don't worry Yun-Seong. I already came up with a name. We'll call it…The Rukia Kuchiki Bridge. Name after the shinigami who bravely fought against the Faction and save me for my doom." Talim smiled.
Meanwhile, Ricky and his group all have stern and determined looks on their faces as they row their way to Guam.
"We're coming Oswald. Just you wait." Ricky said as he narrows his eyes. The final battle is about to begin soon…
END OF CHAPTER
DW64: At last, the Japan story arc has come to an end and they are finally on their way to their final destination. Guam. Where they will fight against the Faction, take down Oswald and rescue Robert. So stay tune for the next and exciting story arc! Stay tune and read and review!
Also, like I said, I don't think I'll be retiring after all but on July or August, I'll still be taking a few months break.