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Trascender
"Cascada!"
Steiner hopped through the cubicles in the office as he attempted to get away from the flooding water. Summoning his spirit blade, he turned and sliced through the harsh waves. He followed by dodging the additional water bullets. Seeing an opening, he slipped behind some of the cubicles and moved to flank Halibel.
"I can see you..."
"Shit!"
With a wave of her sword, a tide of unrelenting pressure flooded the small area Steiner was hiding in. Taking a chance, he dashed out of the window onto the streets of the hospital. Halibel didn't miss a beat and followed after him, blade glowing with yellow heat.
"Hirviendo...!"
Backing away, Steiner backed into an ambulance. Flipping over it as it exploded behind him, he dove into the bushes of the parking lot.
"This woman...! She's not letting up at all!" He froze when he felt something tap him on his head.
Bowing his head as he chuckled, he stood out of the bushes directly in front of Halibel, who watched him stand as he held his hands above his head. Tiburon rested on his head, where Halibel held it tightly for any signs of movement from Steiner.
"Drop your weapon..."
Steiner laughed harder as he let the blade hit the ground... except for the fact in faded through it.
"Volstandig..."
Eyes widened, Halibel attempted to hurry and smash the blade into his head, but was blasted away at the release. Hopping to her feet, she could only witness the blinding light flashing before it finally ended.
"Glaubeiel..."
"You just as weak as you were before, Arrancar! This will end the same as last time!"
Grimmjow's fangs attempted to dig their way deep into Recht's skin as he clashed with Grimmjow, his Volstandig against his Segunda Etapa.
"You caught me off guard! I won't let that shit happen again!"
Recht snarled as he threw Grimmjow away. The panther king landed on the wall of the hallway, mouth glowing with blue.
"Gran Rey Cero!"
The echoing fist of Recht grabbed the blast, squeezing it as he ran in for a jab. Grimmjow dodged and scratched his face. Recoiling away, Recht followed with another attack.
"That weak shit won't work on me!"
As Grimmjow moved back, he held his claw up, glowing with blue and red energy.
"Des Garron!"
Surprised, Recht flew back through the wall, crashing into a medical ward. Shaking off the body of whoever landed on him, he jumped back up and sent a barrage of arrows down the hall. Hearing nothing, he sat in the room and panted in silence.
"That... was too strong... He didn't use that attack... in his second form... the last time..."
"Des Garron!"
Hopping into the air, the claws swept the entire room under him in a violent storm of destruction. Crashing through the roof, Recht set up another barrage of arrows to blast below him. Grimmjow ate through a couple, creating an opening to dash up to Recht. Grabbing his knife, Recht kicked off the ceiling to the next floor. He powered his knife blue Reishi to clash with Grimmjow. At the same time, Grimmjow's held his claws up once more for another Des Garron.
"Tranchiermesser!"
"Des Garron!"
The two attacks collided, creating an explosion that resonated throughout the building.
"It seems... someone is going all out. I guess... It's my turn, huh?"
"Where are you hiding, pretty boy!? Come on out! I'M READY TO RUMBLE!"
Slamming his head into the plastic wall, Tesla stood as he turned the corner and faced Bambietta, who looked as if she found a stockpile of candy. She dug inside her bra ("What the hell is she doing!?") and pulled out her medallion.
"There you are! Let's get it on! Bankai!"
Shocked, Tesla turned and rushed down the hall, barely avoiding the armored hand reaching out to get him. Hopping across the broken floor, he twisted mid-jump and stared at the giant warrior that took out half the hospital.
"Alright, Big Boy! Let's bust this wimp up!"
"Did... did she take this from a Captain Soul Reaper!?"
Bambietta joyously waved her hand, watching as the warrior swung his blade in tune with her. Before it could hit Tesla, he grabbed his Zanpakuto and spun it around his hand.
"Crush, Verruga!"
The dust cleared, blasting away the smoke and such, revealing the monstrous figure blocking the sword from crushing it.
"Eww... what the hell are you!?"
"An Espada?"
"I just clarified that, didn't I? The Sexta Espada, Luders Friegen."
Shocked, Reginald was unprepared for the sharp wind that sliced into his shoulder with a wave of Luders hand.
"What...!?"
"The snake will be hunted by the hawk, no matter how tall the grass might be."
Luders then swiped along his blade.
"Flow with the wind, Gavilan."
The black winged hawk Arrancar took to the skies, swiping another wind blade at the Quincy. He dodged it and slid on the ground backwards.
"I don't like havin' to use this. It's not sneaky enough, but whatever..."
Stepping back, Reginald pulled out his knife. Releasing his glove, he dropped his blade on the ground.
"Quincy: Volstandig. Verrateriel..."
The knife multiplied into more knives, forming two rows of teeth. The teeth connected to a long, flowing line of Reishi, shaped like a snake. Two white, but wickedly-shaped wings came from the head of the snake, with another pair on it's body. The Reishi snake's head covered the entire body of Reginald, easily five times the size of Luders.
"I think you got the wrong idea... of who's the prey, Arrancar."
"Are you ready to kneel for me, woman?"
Crouching and panting, Halibel stood up quickly to escape his implications. Steiner was nearly naked, covered only by Reishi loincloths and scarves. There was little difference in his appearance, but his abilities...
"That... Volstandig..." The cruel smirk on the perverted Quincy sent shivers down her spine.
"You want to know? I'll inform you tonight at my bedside."
Growling, Halibel aimed her shark tooth at Steiner.
"La Gota..."
Just as all her previous attacks ended, it was absorbed, lending him stronger abilities. Being attacked by her own water was a little disconcerting. Hopping away, she attempted to probe her memories for any weaknesses she might have noticed.
'It's... almost like he has no damn weakness! Am I... not strong enough...? Is this... my extent...?'
I never would've imagined that the power of the Espada I so painstakingly assembled would be less than mine alone.
Aizen's words reverberated through her ears and pierced her body, ringing to her the failures she suffered since she led Hueco Mundo.
The Vandenreich stormed Hueco Mundo... took everything and everyone... and all that stupid shark bitch could do was sit watch as we were takin' away!
A woman so weak... could do nothing as she watched our home become ravaged! And she did nothing to save us! She let us rot in prison... while she hid in safety!
This is exactly how we were all fucked up in the beginning! Because of your fucking indecision and terrible planning!
'I'm not as strong as Ichigo... I can't... I'm no leader...'
That's why I made him an Arrancar... to put the pressure on him... to keep me out of the spotlight. But the emotions never left...
The guilt...
jealousy...
rage...
Because Ichigo did more in a month... than I did in half a year. He saved my family... where I failed...
"I'm tired of failing..."
"Excellent... your resistance was becoming annoying."
"This is the last time... I'll ever depend on someone else again..."
An explosion of Reiatsu engulfed the lot. Covering his eyes, Steiner turned away, wondering where this strength was coming from.
"What is this!?"
"...Segunda... Etapa..."
Grimmjow dodged each of Recht's wild hooks and jabs, scratching him when he could.
"Quit moving! Goddamned cat!"
Slamming his fist into the ground, Recht created a quake, tossing Grimmjow into the air. Grimmjow landed upside-down on the ceiling, kicking off it and headbutting Recht out the door.
'I won't... lose... ever again...'
Whether you're a Human, or a Soul Reaper or an Arrancar, anyone who looks at me like they're underestimating my power, I'll smash every one of 'em into oblivion!
Firing a Cero, Grimmjow used it blast through the wall, watching as Recht came charging in through it. The look in his eyes... it told him everything...
Those eyes. No matter how much I kick your ass, you've got this belief that you're gonna win. You think you're fucking better than me! I can't stand it!
"Like hell I'd lose to someone like you, Quincy!"
"Likewise, Arrancar bastard!"
Recht dashed in with a right hook, the echo knocking Grimmjow out of the hospital and onto the streets. Following up behind him, Recht attempted to smash him into the ground.
"Gran Rey Cero!"
Blasting away, Recht's arm was blown off again, rendering him to the ground. Attempting to fight despite the pain, he charged at Grimmjow, footsteps storming the gravel like a commando. Grimmjow pulled himself to his feet as he rushed him down.
'They live with me now... inside me... I consumed them long before...'
'I can't fail them... Not here... not now...'
If you decide to assault Kaname here... I'm afraid... I won't be able to allow you to leave this place alive...
I still have much to speak of... so take your seat...or did you fail to understand... Grimmjow?
'I won't ever... submit to that man again!'
Stop it... you lose, Grimmjow. I have no idea about what kinda king you say you are... but killing anyone who annoys you... has absolutely no point. Just quit while you're down... and fight me later...
'That's what I'll do, Kurosaki...! I'll never surrender to you either! I'll become the Primera... and steal your thunder, Kurosaki! Everyone will bow to me!'
The two attacks drew closer to one another... Tranchiermesser versus Des Garron.
'I'm tired of failing... I won't fail again!"
"I am the fucking king!"
And at last, the final explosion.
"Aww hell!"
Ichigo dodged away from the Getsuga Tensho, splitting away from Uryu.
"You alright, Kurosaki!?"
"I'm fine... But this guy... Time to kick it up a notch! Fade to Black!"
Black Reiatsu poured from Ichigo's body, before exploding across the sky.
"La Luna Negra!" Uryu recoiled from the heavy Reiatsu, impressed at the sheer force of it.
"Kurosaki..."
"Uryu! Use your Volstandig!" Ichigo shouted out as he dashed towards Haschwald.
"Don't tell me what to do, Kurosaki!"
Drawing a Seele Schneider, Uryu dashed behind Ichigo.
"Are you going to coördinate both of your attacks?"
Getsuga Tensho and Luna Camilla met each other in a resounding clash. Haschwald jumped back to avoid Uryu's arrow, sending back one from his sword at the same time. Before he could realize it, a damaging slash slipped its way through his right shoulder, ending with him taking an arrow to the gut and flying back towards a building. Hopping out, he dusted himself off before crossing his sword and shield, watching the shreds of his glove fade away.
"Sorry, my lord... but... I have to end this quickly. Quincy: Volstandig."
Instead of an explosion, the Reishi compacted itself towards his body, creating knight-like armor around his body. A cape, separated into two parts, like wings, flowed behind him. His menacing, Hollow-like eyes peered beneath his Reishi helm.
"Lauferiel..."
Ichigo, realizing this guy was starting to get serious, yelled out to Uryu.
"Alright, Ishida, stop being a bitch and release your damned Volstandig! I know you learned it while I was gone!"
"Shut up, Kurosaki! I didn't learn it because you killed my father before he could teach me!"
Ichigo was speechless as he stared at Uryu, who turned away from him. Dashing forwards, Uryu attempted to attack Haschwald, but missed as Haschwald's speed was beyond what he could comprehend.
"Where did he...!?"
"So... that's the source of the discord between you two...? You won't stand a chance if this keeps up..."
"Shut up! Nobody asked for your opinion!"
Ichigo watched as Uryu raged on Haschwald, who dodged every slash and arrow Uryu presented to him while destroying him with his own.
"Ishida..."
'It's... We're not the same Ryoka we used to be... huh, Uryu...? Breaking into Soul Society and Hueco Mundo... those days... are behind us now.'
I watched you die and become a Hollow... Ichigo. I stood by... while all of your friends and family turned on you. I have already failed you.
'Were you sure about that... Uryu... or was it me who failed all of you...?'
Uryu was shocked when the Zanpakuto blocked Haschwald's blade from striking him down.
"Kuro...saki?
"Uryu... go back to your mother... I'll handle this..." Uryu punched Ichigo in the jaw as he raged on him.
"Kurosaki, you idiot! This guy is strong! You can't beat him alone!" Ichigo slowly turned back, and stared Uryu directly in the eyes.
"I'm not... going to fail my friends... ever again."
Uryu looked at Ichigo, whose face, shined with the glow of the former Substitute Soul Reaper. From that point he knew...
'Ichigo... You look no different... than the moment you told me that wanted no one to end up like you...'
I'm not superman, so I can't say anything big like I'll protect everyone on earth. I'm not a modest guy who will say it's enough if I can protect as many people as my two hands can handle either. I want to protect a mountain-load of people.
So he quietly descended away from the fight and down to his worrying mother. Looking back at Ichigo, he nodded to him, before grabbing his mother to walk away.
"You plan on taking me on by yourself? You can't seriously believe your way of dealing with me is gonna work out, Kurosaki."
"A way of dealing with you...? I haven't had a way of dealing with anyone I've fought. I just defeated them because I had to... end of story... You might be on a different level than the other Vandenreich Quincy, but I don't give a shit... If I have to kill you, then I'll kill you. That's all there is to it."
"You're... quite a weird boy, Kurosaki... I can see why Lord Juhabach is interested in you." Ichigo smirked at his reply.
"Good... I don't wanna hear you yell 'impossible' when I kill you..."
"So... let's end this, Kurosaki... One on one." Ichigo held his blade up to his face.
"... Alright..."
'With this power... no one will ever suffer around me ever again. I'm tired of failing...'
Orihime...
Chad...
Yuzu... and Karin...
Goat-face...
Uryu...
Ryuken...
Byakuya...
Rukia...
Renji..
Gramps...
If fate is a millstone, then we are the grist. There is nothing we can do. So I wish for strength. If I cannot protect them from the wheel, then give me a strong blade, and enough strength... to shatter fate.
I'm tired of failing...
"It's time to shatter fate..."