So sorry for my lack of updates last month, a trip to Alaska, writer's block and the computer being in the shop does that to people.
Planning on making up for lost time with a fat multi-chapter update, I just need a chapter to get my writing groove back, once again, I apologize for my tardiness
Alright! Break the Camp!
I do not own Bleach
"TO BATTLE!"
With two words of command, the battle was ready to be joined, on the Kurosaki's front line, a barricade was in place atop the low ridge, behind them was a force of riflemen, all of them aiming at the onrush of Sosuke cavalry
8:47 a.m.
"Alright! Here they come!"
"Rifles! Do not fire until they get in range!"
The enemy cavalry was one mile from their position, ahead of them rode Zomari Le Roux and Luppi Kubire, their white banners fluttering in the wind
"Charge horsemen! Cut them in one strike!"
"Hold steady boys! Wait for the order." The distance was now a half mile, close enough to hear their battlecries
"Hold!" Only a quarter mile of ground left, the men's hands were shaking on the rifles they held
"NOW! FIRE!"
The order came out and in one fluid motion a barrage of bullets screamed from the muzzles, cutting down both man and horse alike. The barrage slowed their charge, but by no means stopped them.
"Do not stop! Break through their frontline!" Zomari rallied his men to keep up the attack, while the first rank of rifles knelt down to reload a second one came to take their place, guns at the ready
"Fire!" Out came another round of gunfire, one lucky bullet managed to pierce Zomari's thigh, undaunted by the pain he still kept on the attack.
"Fire at will! Fire at will!" The remaing gunmen emptied all their bullets in one hectic swarm, the enemy were now only two hundred feet away.
"Fall back! Fall back!" ordered Shinji, the arquebusiers broke formation and ran down the ridge slope, meanwhile a battalion of spears began to march in the attacking calvary's direction.
"Heh, those fools are charging too fast, they'll be running right into our spears" Kensei chuckled in anticipation, the calvary were now atop the ridge, but their attack speed left them little time to slow down before they came charging down the ridge, right in front of a wall of spears.
"Kill them all!" The spearwall was met with a literal wave of horseflesh, samurai were thrown off their mounts only to be impaled on the ground, the very front of the calvary vanguard was broken and the remaining horsemen began to climb back up the ridge.
"Retreat! Retreat!" Zomari barked to his men, what remained of the horsemen rode down the opposite slope back to flat ground
9:12 a.m. Sosuke Main Camp
"What is this?!" an angry Sosuke Aizen growled at the scene in front of him, his vaunted calvary was broken and the enemy had regained the ridge. Quickly though he regained his composure and a small smile crossed his features
"I have to say I am impressed Isshin, it seems their is a chance my army can actually lose this battle" he spoke than standing from his seat he thrust his war fan forward "However, It is not my position to grant you hope, no it is my position to crush you" he spoke cooly, then, swinging his fan, Aizen ordered Ichimaru's men to march forward.
"Besides, you have yet to see the snake that is coiling your throat."
"Well, well, it seems that in battle, mounted samurai aren't what their all cracked to be" Ichimaru laughed mockingly as Luppi and Grimmjow stopped in front of him
"Shut it" spat out a bitter Grimmjow "Like it was our fault we didn't see that spearwall, those damn scouts failed in their assignment, should be beheaded for this I say!"
"Still you have to admire the enemy's tenacity" Luppi said casually "It does make things more interesting than just a boring massacre right? Your the one looking for glory Grimmjow, it's more rewarding when victory is won in desperation" the blue-haired samurai merely grunted in frustration.
"Luppi, have Zomari gather what men he has left, as we entertain our target, you three squeeze their flanks, simple to understand right?" "Hai!" Luppi and Grimmjow rode off, Ichimaru then turned to Ulquiorra "You shall lead the first detachment" "Hai". Taking his war fan Ichimaru spoke aloud to the troops
"Men, it seems the enemy does not know that death approches, perhaps we should remind them, leave no one alive, FORWARD!" a sea of white banners, spears in front, charged in the direction of Ichimaru's blade.
"Show them our strength! Let's go!" rallied Kensei
Both forces charged, their battlecries pierceing the sound. When the forces met, carnage erupted as men bled each other, amidst the melee Ulquiorra was cutting his foes left and right, a straggling soldier was impaled on the ground by his spear, behind him two men tried to attack from behind, Ulquiorra quickly turned and threw his spear, impaling one in the chest, then he unsheathed his sword, dodged the other's attack and cut his throat with one swing.
Ulquiorra then noticed the sound of horse hooves behind, he turned just in time to parry an attack by Kensei's spear. Kensei turned around and dismounted his horse, spear at the ready.
"I am Muguruma Kensei of the Karakura Three! Fight me if you dare!" Ulquiorra shifted to an attack position "I accept, prepare yourself for shame." and charged towards Kensei.
9:22 a.m.
"Move faster you scum! Their right in front of us!" an impatient Nnoitra Jiruga pushed his men, it had token an hour to march south and some men were left straggling behind, nevertheless he could see the black Kurosaki banners atop the hill. Behind them Arroniero's archers fired a volley of arrows at the enemy, due to the distance most of them missed their targets, still a few managed to cause some kills, unnerving Unohana's troops. Seeking to calm them Unohana dismounted and went to the troops.
"Soldiers, I myself shall fight with you on the ground" the men looked at her in surprise "I can only begin to understand what it may be to lose your life the next minute, you who are out their on the field in the melee as I watch from behind, that is why I shall fight aside you" Her response was a loud cheer and the men lifted their weapons in the air "We'll kill those bastards for you Unohana-shishou!"
Unohana headed to the front, sword at the ready, "Very well then, let us march!" She made the first charge, her men following her in suit.
"Leading from the front eh? That takes some guts for a woman, it will be a damn shame to take your pretty head" Nnoitra laughed viciously "Come on then!" and charged forward to attack
9:34 a.m.
"Come on you dogs! Men are dying out there!"
Kenpachi's calvary was hurrying to protect their allies flank, however a force of enemy calvary was also heading their way, blocking their path. Swinging his spear, Kenpachi cut down two horsemen at the front and proceeded to attack the commander which was none other than Grimmjow.
Grimmjow also noticed Kenpachi approching and without pausing to consider, leapt from his horse and tackled Kenpachi to the ground, Kenpachi kicked himself off the grass and thrust at Grimmjow who blocked the attack in return, he then countered with several swings that Kenpachi parried one after another, unfazed Grimmjow swung a powerfull swing towards Kenpachi's neck, Kenpachi knelt on his right knee and blocked the blade in mid swing knocking Grimmjow off balance. Seeing an opening Kenpachi swept kicked Grimmjow's leg knocking him to the ground then attempted to impale him, Grimmjow blocked the blade within inches of chest and kicked him off in the chest in reply.
Both men backed off a few feet than Kenpachi charged and swung at Grimmjow's head, Grimmjow ducked the attack and counter-swung, managing to cut a gash into Kenpachi's arm, now really mad the one-eyed samurai swung several more attacks, Grimmjow being barely able to block them all, finally he grabbed the shaft of his opponent's spear and pulled Kenpachi close, their faces separated by a few inches.
"Not bad, you been able to give me a good fight today" spoke Kenpachi "Mind telling me your name kid."
"Grimmjow Jaegerjacques, the name of the man who shall take your head as testament to my skill, Zaraki Kenpachi!" retorted Grimmjow who promptly backed off and prepared to thrust again, however Kenpachi moved quickly and struck Grimmjow with the shaft end knocking Grimmjow to the ground and disarming his weapon.
Grimmjow gazed furiously, the blade five inches from his nose.
"What are you waiting for, kill me already!" he snalred, but to his surprise Kenpachi lifted his spear and walked off to his horse "Hey! Just what the hell are you doing?!" Turning around Kenpachi spoke to the man "Usually it ain't my nature to leave an defeated opponent alive, however, I can see the strength and potential you've yet to master." Mounting his horse he continued "Grimmjow, I'll let you live, so you can further refine your skill, when you are indeed stronger come face me again," he finished and rode off to battle once more leaving Grimmjow to think of his opponent's parting words.
9:43 a.m. Kariya Main Camp
Away from the fighting, a camp adorned with red banners bearing two scythes, and several figures at the map table, there, pacing in one directin after the other, was Kariya Jin
"Lord, my Lord! The battle has already been joined, what are your orders?" spoke a female samurai
"Silence, Yoshino! I am still thinking!" he snapped at the woman than stopped pacing "I cannot afford to aid the losing side, so I must know who will carry the day, Isshin or Aizen? Who do I choose?!"
Kurosaki Main Camp
"Isshin-sama!" yelled Lisa "Lord Kariya's men are encamped six miles from our position"
"How long have they been there?"
"About an hour my lord"
"He was supposed to attack immiedietly, what could he be doing?!" he spoke, frustration and concern in his voice "Hiyori, Mashiro, Send a message to Kariya and tell him to attack now!" "Ossu!"
As the twoset off Isshin mounted and rode to Tessai's position
"My Lord, is something wrong?"
"It's about Kariya, I think those rumors of him in league in Aizen may be true, split your men into two, one half will stay to guard the camp should he betray us, send the rest to back up our forces."
"Understood, My Lord"
Tessai's force split its formation according to orders, in the meantime Isshin pondered the about the unknown situation
"Aizen, whatever you may be scheming, I will not falter!"
Post Battle Report:
This chapter took a lot to think out of considering its a battle scene, I hope I didn't do too bad with the fight scenes especially Grimmjow and Kenpachi's. Keep in mind, I'm still learning on how to make good fight scenes.
Kenpachi's show of mercy to Grimmjow will influence his character later on in the story.
As always, thanks to everyone reading this, and if you would be so kind to leave a review, that would be just peachy
Oyusama!