Here's the next chapter!
Chapter 3: Delusion
"Isane-chan, have we received any word from Omaeda?"
"Not yet Unohana taichou," replied the vice-captain of the 4th division. "In fact, he hasn't been in contact with us since we left."
"I see. Probably fell asleep again at Soi Fon's side," chuckled Unohana. "Anyways, it's about time we head back too. Let's go."
"Yes ma'am."
Returning to the infirmary after their lunch break, Unohana and the rest of her assistants had felt that something wasn't quite right with the atmosphere surrounding the infirmary. Before they stepped inside, they had already sensed that the reiatsu of both Soi Fon and Omaeda had completely vanished. Opening the doors, they were stupefied to find that both the captain and vice-captain were missing. Trying to find some clues about the pair's whereabouts, it was not long afterwards that a member of the 2nd division came looking for them.
"Excuse me, Unohana-taichou?"
"Yes, what is it?"
"Where's Soi Fon taichou?"
"Well we don't know either."
"That's strange."
"What is?"
"A few of us saw Omaeda leading Soi Fon taichou back to her quarters about half an hour earlier. Then just a few minutes later, Soi Fon taichou left her room. We assumed that she may have came back here to collect some medicine or what not."
"No problem taichou."
As Unohana and her assistants made their way towards their destination, a foul odour filled the area outside Soi Fon's quarters.
"Geez, what's that smell?" remarked Isane as she covered her nose.
"I don't know either," replied another of Unohana's assistants.
Approaching the corridor leading up to Soi Fon's quarters, they were absolutely horrified to see that a river of blood was flowing out from the room of Soi Fon's. Upon this, Unohana feared the worst may have happened as she recalled the moment she told Omaeda about the anomaly in Soi Fon's brainwaves.
"Oh no…."
Rushing towards the door, Unohana slammed it open and all those present could not believe the sickly sight that was in front of their eyes. Bodies littered the floor and all of them had puncture wounds on their chests. Blood continued to stream out and this led Unohana to believe that this massacre couldn't have taken place that much long ago.
"Uno…..hana…..taichou…" said one of Soi Fon's guards.
"Shh…..don't talk….you need to rest….."
"Soi…..Fon….tiachou…she's…insane…."
"Hey wake up! Wake up!"
Struggled as she may, Unohana's attempts to revive the guard were futile. Realising that this mess was indeed the work of Soi Fon, she could not help but worry for the people that Soi Fon may go after.
"Isane-kun…..alert Yamamoto Soutaichou…..this is an emergency…"
Later at the Captain's meeting…..
"I've been alerted….." said Soutaichou. "A rogue captain-level shinigami…..it seems like Soi Fon has a knack for breaking records. There's no telling what she might do…Any ideas whom her targets will be?"
"Sir, I believe I do."
"Please explain Kyoraku."
"According to reports, Marechiyo Omaeda was the first to be killed yes Unohana?"
"Indeed."
"Perhaps she thought he was a traitor or somewhat…"
"Your point?" asked Yamamoto.
"Maybe she'll go after his family…thinking that they may have been in cahoots with Omaeda over Yoruichi's sudden 'disappearance'."
"Hmmm….I see your point. Considering the states she's in there's no telling what she might do. With that said, the situation which you've described seems certainly plausible."
"But then that means…..oh no….."
"Yes she might have already struck again given the time frame since she's disappeared…Toshirou taichou!"
"Yes Sir!"
"Assemble a squad and head towards the Omaeda residence in Rukongai immediately!"
"Understood."
"Unohana taichou, make a call to the household this instant!"
"Yes Sir!"
Unohana called the Omaeda residence as instructed, but was worried after a few seconds that something had happened since no one answered.
"Sir….I'm afraid….."
"Afternoon, Omaeda residence."
"Oh, hello. This is Retsu Unohana, captain of the 4th division of the Gotei 13."
"Oh hello, this is Marejirobasu."
"Hello Marejirobasu-san. I've got some new about Marechiyo….."
"Why? Did something happen to my brother?"
"Well….I'm afraid…."
Just then, Unohana heard a bell ring over the phone.
"Oh excuse me…..someone's at the door."
"No don't get that!"
Unlucky for Marejirobasu, Unohana's words did not manage to reach him on time. As he opened the door, he was puzzled to see the diminutive figure of Soi Fon standing in front of him.
"Oh hello, miss shinigami. Who might you be?"
Remaining silent, Soi Fon returned the gesture with a death stare. Then, grabbing him by the throat, threw Marejirobasu against the back wall of the estate which was some 50 metres back. Unable to move, Marejirobasu struggled to comprehend what was going on. Approaching the wreckage she caused, Soi Fon lifted him up by the throat once again.
"I'm going to ask you once and once only….where is Yoruichi-sama?"
"I…..have no…..idea what you're talking about….."
"Wrong answer…"
Smashing him against the wall once more, Soi Fon proceeded to exit the Omaeda residence. Struggling to get back on the phone, Marejirobasu huffed and puffed as she summoned the strength to get back on the phone with Unohana.
"Taichou…..rogue shinigami….Yoruichi…"
Before Unohana could reply, the voice of Soi Fon's could be heard in the background.
"AHHHHHHHHH…..BAN-KAI! JAKUHO RAIKOBEN…"
"Get out of there now!" screamed Unohana over the phone.
Alas, she was too late. Soi Fon had charged up Jakuho Raikoben to its maximum power and utilized it to fire at the Omaeda house, obliterating it to smithereens in a matter of seconds. Showing no signs of remorse of whatsoever, she just stared at the damage she had caused, giving a face that showed no emotions at all.
"Traitors…all of you….."
Powering down, Soi Fon faced away from the wreckage and made off into the distance. Unohana had known, that once the line got cut off amidst the sound of the explosion that Jakuho Raikoben had caused that Soi Fon had made a direct hit.
"We're…..too late…."
"Alert all of Sereite! Code red!" yelled an enraged Yamamoto as he stood up from his seat and slammed his walking stick onto the ground. "Put all divisions on alert! I want the whole of Rukongai to be notified that they are to immediately inform Sereitei if Soi Fon is sighted! Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes Sir!"
"We'll have to hunt her down….Unohana taichou! Toshirou taichou! Meet me in my office as soon as the meeting is adjourned!"
Later…..
"Fellow captains…..I'm sure you know why I called you guys in here…."
"Yes Sir."
"Good. Let's begin. Is there any way we can track her movements?"
"Well…she seems to be going after anyone who is and was related to Shihoin Yoruichi…..even if the connection isn't all that strong," said Toshirou as he noted that Yoruichi's lieutenant was Marechiyo's father.
"Quite right," said Unohana. "Since she's already attacked the Omaeda household, she'll most probably approach the Shihoin-clan next. She might think that they must be wondering of Yoruichi's so called 'disappearance' as well."
"Alright then, that'll be our next course of action. Toshirou taichou, please alert the Shihoin clan of the situation. Once you've done that, head to the Shihoin clan and guard the area. Do not bring anyone with you. We don't want to take any unnecessary risks."
"Understood."
"Unohana-taichou, head to the Omaeda residence and see if there are any survivors."
"Yes Sir."
The Gotei 13 knew all too well that stopping the rogue 2nd division captain was going to be tough. She has already proved to them that she was willing to take innocent lives in her deranged quest to find Yoruichi. They were also worried that if there was ever going to be a need to battle her that more people would suffer as a result of the chaos that would ensue. Soi Fon had gone from a trustworthy captain to being Sereitei's most wanted person. Considering that she was commander of the special forces, they knew about her prowess in stealth as well. Her superior speed had ensured that she was almost certainly ahead of them by a step or two throughout every course of action. Soi Fon was on a rampage, leaving nothing but a path of destruction everywhere she went.
That's the end of Chapter 3! Thanks for reading and I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter