Guerrero vs. Hyorinmaru and the broken Seal: Arturo
Ama was at the bottom of Soyoku Hill already awaiting Toshiro captain of squad ten. She was a bit uneasy though. Because, she didn't like fighting people that she knew was innocent. Ama had this moral that she would never fight but, only defend. She had flash back memories of her and Chad's grandfather telling Ama and Chad advice. Plus her fathers advise. "So it's you again." A voice said. Ama looked up and straight at Toshiro who was badly wounded from other battles he had with other Soul Reapers. "You have the last two shards I was looking for, I need them." Toshiro said, calmly. Ama looked at her sword and looked at Toshiro and said. "Look Toshiro I don't want to fight you. Over these stupid shards…" "Shut up! Then if you still won't give them to me. I'll kill you! I will save Hinamori."
They both raised their spiritual pressures and Myoga fled to a safer area. Toshiro started charging as did Ama. Toshiro attacked her and cut Ama's ribs a little luckily the robe was protecting her. Ama blocked an attack and ducked around Toshiro. She stuck her foot under his leg and tripped him. Toshiro then fell on his face and got back up again. He became more angrier and unleashed sharp shards of ice at Ama. Shit, Ama thought to herself. As they continued Ama flash stepped charging with Guerrero, Toshiro ducked out and jumped and attacked. Ama blocked again and continued clashing swords. Until Ama jumped back and used Dragon Strike.
Toshiro unleashed his Shi-Kai, Amas attack was countered using his ice/water dragon Hyorinmaru. Amas jaw dropped because, she thought that the attack would work. "I will save Hinamori and I won't let you stand in my way!" Toshiro yelled. Ama looked down at the ground and remembered what her grandfather had told her. That people who are consumed with vengeance never make it in life. They are willing to throw their own lives away with out thinking about their loved ones who are so dear to them. Ama knew though talking to Toshiro wouldn't help at all seeing as he was so caught up on saving his friend. Ama started charging again with full force this time and Toshiro did the same. They slashed each other at the same time and blood started poring. Amas left arm was slashed and her left sleeve from the shoulder down was cut off. Leaving Amas arm bare with a long cut on her arm.
"Damn you, you bastard. Oh well you asked for it, you're going to pay!" Ama said while holding her arm. Ama rips off her other sleeve and her spiritual pressure increased a little. Wind currents visibly, started showing up and swarmed around Ama. Toshiro was silent and didn't know what was happening. Ama screamed as she slashed and hit the ground with Guerrero causing a huge crack. Toshiro dodged it and used his Zanpakutou to block Amas sword. Ama was starting to get irritated. She jumped in the air and used her World Wind Chaos. The wind currents that surrounded her moved faster and became a small tornado straight for Toshiro. Toshiro was struck by the wind but, tried to stand his ground. Ama ran forward to attack and Toshiro defended himself by making an Ice wall around him.
"I'm sorry but, you forced me to unleash my Ban-Kai on you now." Toshiro stood still for a moment and then said, "Ban-Kai Dai Guren Hyourin Maru!" As he yelled those words he became surrounded in mist and when the mist disappeared Toshiro had wings and a tail of a dragon made of ice. As Ama surprised at Toshiro's Bankai, Ama replied "Wow!?......that's a nice ban-whatever." Ama grabs with both hands her sword and starts to charge with all her power, as the two have their showdown. They begin to charge at each other, and then begin clashing their blades three times, and then they both launch their final blow with their swords with a yield, then a bright light flashes. Blinding both Ama and Toshiro and causes them to tell who won the battle.
The person, who won the battle, was Ama. Toshiro was knocked out and Ama was still bleeding but, still conscious. "What the…? What happened to the Soyoku shards?" Ama asked herself out loud. Suddenly dark clouds started forming and a light shot down from the sky and an evil laugh was being herd. "Muaha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, finally I've been set free from this accursed seal." A voice said from the sky. Ama looked up and saw what appeared to be a Hollow but, had a form of a human with light blue hair and a part Hollow mask by his mouth. He also had wings on his back. "Who are you and what did you do with the shards!" Ama yelled. "I am Arturo I was sealed away by Central 46. Some how I was reawakened and was very weak and thanks to you and the boy I regained my power." Arturo explained. Ama got up and stood in front of Toshiros unconscious body. "I won't let you get away with this!" "Oh so you dare challenge me! So be it!"
Arturo started charging with full speed. Ama flashed stepped away while grabbing Toshiros body putting Toshiro in a safer area so he wouldn't get hurt and away from Arturo. Ama led Arturo to the top of Soyoku hill and swung her sword. Ama used a technique she learned when Guerrero first became. It was called Shooting Star. This was a move that when she swung her sword flaming rocks would shoot out at the enemy. Arturo was surprised and dodged and moved around the flaming rocks. "Ha! You are not an ordinary Soul Reaper are you?" Arturo said. "You just figured it out stupid Hollow." Ama flashed step forward and stabbed Arturo in the ribs. Arturo gave Ama a evil look, and said to Ama. "You're blade can not kill me for I have the Soyoku shards within me."
Amas eyes widened and Arturo slashed Ama. "Damn you Arturo!" Ama started coughing out blood. "I won't let you hurt anyone and I maybe down. But, I have enough power to kill you!" Ama yelled. "Well in that case I shall use my true power if you will not die."
Arturo suddenly released his Zanpakutou and transformed his body. Parts of his body turned into a Phoenix and only his face remained humanlike his he wore a head of a phoenix like a helmet. Amas body started shaking. She never saw a Hollow that could transform it self by releasing its sword. Arturo flash stepped and attacked. Ama was being thrown around left and right, her right check got bruised when Arturo smacked her. Ama was getting weaker since her second battle with Toshiro. She couldn't handle the pain. As she was knocked down while blocking another attack from Arturo, she remembered what her father had told her when she was still a child. Ama, sweet heart as long as you keep on growing more. You will encounter more obstacles, some life threatening, some good, and some bad. But, remember this as long as you know you have people that love you. You can over come anything.
Arturo was about to attack again from the sky when Ama was still lying on the ground. Ama rolled and got up as soon as Arturo hit the ground. "H-How did you!" Arturo paused.
Ama got up and looked up at Arturo. "Arturo I'm what you call a half breed. I'm no Soul Reaper and I'm no regular human. You lied and deceived people with your trickery. Making innocent people fight each other for the wrong reasons. That is unforgivable you bastard." Amas spiritual pressure started leveling up as Ama became angrier. Arturo came in with a powerful attack that had black flashes of light heading for Ama. Ama did her final attack on him which was the Back Lash Wave. Originally this attack was meant to use on demons. But, since Ama used Tetseiga and Tenseiga against Hollows a lot. Guerrero was able to use that technique on Hollows sad thing was this was the only time she could use the power since it became a new sword. "H-How can this be! I'm vanishing! Damn that woman!"
Arturo was defeated, Ama suddenly smiled as she fainted. I did it, I actually did it thanks dad. Ama said in her thought. Ama thanked her father for everything that he had done as a father and everyone else that were kind and supported her. Myoga came bouncing and calling out to Ama to wake up. But, it was no luck. At the bottom of the hill Toshiro was still unconscious. Everyone in the Soul Society including Ichigo, Chad, and their friends felt a great power vanish. Yoruichi and Soi Fon hurried to Soyoku Hill. As Myoga was going down the hill he saw Yoruichi and told her what had happened and rushed to the top. Soi Fon stayed to take Toshiro to Squad Four. As Yoruichi arrived so did Squad Thirteen Captain Jyuushiro Ukitake and Squad eight Captain Shunsui Kyouraku along with his Vice Captain.
"Yoruichi what happened to that girl." Ukitake asked with concern. "She saved the Soul Society Ukitake she saved us from a Hollow that was about to bring chaos." Myoga who was on Yoruchis shoulder was very concerned and worried about Ama. Yoruichi and the two captains took Ama to Sick Bay quickly and was treated there. A few hours passed and Ama woke up. She was a bit surprised and looked around the room. "Lady Ama! You are awake I'm so glad. I was so worried!" Myoga yelled. "Myoga ah my head, what happed? What happened to Arturo?" Ama asked. "You killed him." a voice said. Ama looked to her right side and saw a shadow behind a curtain. She got up from her bed and moved it, she saw Toshiro sitting up looking out the window. "Toshiro you're okay." Ama replied. "It's Captain Hitsugaya and yes thanks to you, you stopped a great evil that was corrupting our emotions. When I woke up I saw your servant and he explained what had happened. Then the captain of Squad Four came in and told me the truth that Hinamori was okay." Toshiro looked down at his injured arm; Ama sat on the edge of his bed and smiled.
"Ama you're awake, good." Yoruichi came in and told Ama to get her stuff together and follow her to the Captains meeting room. On the way there, Ama asked about Ichigo, Chad, and their friends. Yoruichi told Ama that they wanted to see her but; Yoruichi told them that it wasn't a good time and it was best that they head back to Karakura Town and they did. When they arrived Ama saw only the captain of squad thirteen. Ama went in and bowed her head as a form of respect. "Miss Ama in honor of the Soul Society and the captains of the thirteen squadrons, we present you with this pendent." Ukitake said while handing her the pendent. "This pendent shows that you are a certified substitute Soul Reaper." Ama looked at the pendent and said, "Thank you sir but, isn't it a bit much?" "No not all, after all you saved the Soul Society." "Wait does that mean I'm like Ichigo?" "Why yes, you are also acquainted with him?" "Yeah, I am." "More of a reason to give this badge to you Miss. Ama."
Ama thanked Ukitake and met up with Yoruichi at the door. "So, Ama, how did it go?" Yoruichi asked. Ama showed Yoruichi her pendent and told her what it was for and put the pendent in her little pouch. Ama went back to Sick Bay and gathered her things and showed Myoga the pendent as well. Before she left the room, she said her good bye to Toshiro and told him that she hoped his friend gets better soon. He smiles and says thanks as Ama leaves.
Now that she was done helping Yoruichi, Ama was still in the Soul Society and trying to figure out how to get home. The Official Senkaimon gate wouldn't open for another couple days and Ama didn't want to wait that long. She along with Myoga walked to Soyoku hill to see the view when she arrived. Ama and Myoga looked at the Seireitei and Rukongai district from the hill. She was happy to see such beauty and Yoruichi had followed them as well. They talked for a while and Ama explained how she got to the Soul society in the beginning. Guerrero started to pulse again signaling Ama to go. Ama said good bye to Yoruichi and hoped to see her again. In Amas mined she hoped Guerrero would let her go home. Ama sliced a visible wind current and entered the vortex.
Special Thanks to Dothack87 co editor