Chapter 12

Author Note: Sorry haven't updated in a month or two? Busy but I have not given up on this story. Thanks to all the people who put this on their favorites and alerts, I really appreciate that. I'm happy that you guys are enjoying the story. This chapter will have OOC because I haven't watched Bleach in forever so I have to think really hard about what type of actions I will have the characters do and my characters. Btw I am going to apologize beforehand in this chapter about the way I portray Kenpachi, because he is the one I have trouble with a lot of the time when I am writing about him.

Disclaimer: Bleach isn't mine even though it's named after laundry detergent, but the laundry detergent isn't mine either. On with the show!

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A short second after, the wall Kenpachi and Frost were just sitting near exploded, debris flying everywhere. All the partygoers began to run in terror as they screamed and tried to get away from the danger. A loud roar shook the whole room, thumps rumbling the floor as something emerged from the hole in the wall. The screech of another roar sounded throughout the room, sweeping away the dust to present a large vibrant green dragon emerging from the wrecked wall. With its large ferocious teeth and giant claws scraping the ground as it began lurking into the room. Letting out a low hiss, the dragons forked tongue flicked out of its mouth, saliva oozing down it chin as it surveyed the room with its slit eyes. It stopped its gaze on the two on the floor, narrowing its eyes as it made its way closer to the two.

Ophelia and Yachiru were running to them trying to see if they were ok. Ikkaku had Flare in his arms and was standing on the rail, jumping out of harm's way. Terra and Yumichika were directing the people out of the ball room into safety.

Kenpachi sat up from the floor, looking down to make sure Frost was ok. "Hey, you aren't dead are you?"

Frost opened her eyes to look up at the burly man coughing from the dust, "Just great…" she replied. Sitting up she staggered to her feet, trying to find her balance after being pushed down to the floor. 'Ugh…I think my ankle is sprained from the fall.'

Kenpachi grinned at the girl, glad she is ok and not harmed. Looking over the rest of the room he noticed everyone was alright and the people had evacuated the room. Turning his attention behind him, he picked up his sword that was lying next to the bar, bringing it up to block an oncoming attack. Grinning in excitement he unleashed a magnitude of spiritual pressure as he swung his sword, cutting the skin of the dragon's claw.

Hissing in pain, the dragon roared out in anger, swiping his claw down as though to crush him. Kenpachi swung his sword above him as he blocked the attack once again. As the claw tried to crush the man under his own weight, men in armor stormed through the opening, by passing the dragon as they began their attack.

Yumichika unsheathed his sword, unleashing his zanpakuto to begin his fight. Terra looked around the room, searching for someone. 'Vhere is Veenia?' She wondered.

Ikkaku did the same, removing the jacket, as he released his shika. Flare looked up at Ikkaku, "I will be fine on my own, and I can fight Ikkaku." He nodded and with a manic grin he launched himself into the throng of soldiers flowing into the castle with a battle cry. Taking on about five men he sliced through them as if they were nothing but paper.

Ophelia and Yachiru stood back to back as they were surrounded by the soldiers. "Hey there girlies, come quietly so we won't have to hurt you." One of the soldiers said. Yachiru gave a small giggle, "You will have to catch us first!" yelling out in a joyous fun. After letting out a small yell, both the girls leaped up after the soldiers charged towards them. Yachiru bounced on each of their heads, hopping across the room like a frog. Ophelia was doing the almost the exact same, whirls of kicks unleashed as she blew away the soldiers. One by one they would come after her as she whipped her body around. Hitting all of them with flurry of hits she twirled herself through the air as she fought her way through the men.

Flare watched Ikkaku fight off the soldiers invading into the room. There were about close to 300 men coming in altogether, plus the dragon that Kenpachi was fighting off by himself. She saw a couple of them coming up the stairs towards her. Making a quick decision, she jumped up and then hit the ground in the middle of the soldiers, summoning a wall of fire to surround her from all directions; the fire reaching high almost to the ceiling. Burning alive some of the men that were in the fire's way. The men backed away from the ring of fire surrounding her, making them unable to reach her without getting burned. Flare lifted her hands as she closed her eyes, spreading the wall of fire towards the men surrounding her, "Burn!"

Terra searched the room for Veenia, avoiding the battle going on around the room. She searched around for her but couldn't see her at all 'Veenia vhere are you?' she wondered. One of the soldiers came up behind Terra as she snuck around the fight, raising his sword to strike her in back. He grinned as he was about to swing his sword at her but he stopped with a groan of pain. Hearing the noise Terra turned around, looking up at the poised to slice her down. She almost let out a scream when the man lurched forward and fell.

Yumichika smiled at her, as he raised his sword to show her the wound on the man's back. "You alright?" he asked, as he stepped over the dead body. "I am fine, but I do not know vhere Veenia vent to. Have you seen her before the party?" she asked. Yumichika shook his head as he scanned the area around to see if she was around here. He sheathed his sword as they both headed towards the others.

"Ken-chan!" yelled Yachiru as she launched herself past the soldiers. They all tried to grab her but she was too fast, evading their clutches while heading towards the dragon and Kenpachi.

Yumichika and Terra went over to Frost, standing beside her as they helped her up. "Frost, I can't find Veenia anyvhere. No one has seen her since the party had started." Terra looked worried. "Wait what, I saw her for a little bit before she had went on her way to Ophelia." Frost said in surprise.

The dragon roared as it swiped its claws at Kenpachi, snarling in anger as the man wouldn't stand down. Kenpachi jumped out of the way to behind the dragon. Narrowing its eyes it growled and swung its tails, hitting him right in the healing shoulder. Kenpachi hissed in pain as he was knocked into the wall. The force of the impact caused some of the wall to fall away as Kenpachi's body fell down to the floor.

The green dragon roared as it raised its tail again to give another powerful hit to Kenpachi as he was still getting up. Before he had a chance the chance to attack again, the dragon was slammed in the side sending him outside into the night sky with a roar of agony.

Ryu snarled in anger as he fly right after the dragon tumbling in the air, changing into his regular size as he flew up. Ryu snarled letting out smoke through his nostrils. He let out loud roar and charged at the dragon, striking him with his tail. The green dragon's head snapped to the side from the attack, screeching out in pain. He retaliated with a jab of his claw, causing a gash on Ryu's stomach, making it bleed profusely. They continued to circle through the air, each fighting ferociously as they snapped and clawed at each other.

Kenpachi got up dusting himself off as he stood. Yachiru landed on his shoulder, blinking cutely as she noticed his injury bleeding. "Ken-chan is hurt." she said in a sad voice. Kenpachi looked at her, "It's nothing, I can still fight." He grabbed his sword and was about to head back into battle as he heard someone yell.

"Enough!" yelled a voice, walking in through the wall a man came in. All the soldiers stopped attacking and kneeled down as if bowing down to a king. As the man made his way completely in the room, he looked at all the chaos that was around. "Sorry I'm late; I wanted to make a grand entrance. But it looks like the party is over." He grinned, as he looked around.

"Who the hell are you?" Frost yelled, as she looked at the intruder. The man looked straight at her and smirked. "My name is Itami, I am here because I want something from you."

"Tough luck you're not getting anything!" She said.

"Aw, well that's too bad because…" Someone pushed a girl towards him tied up and gagged. He pulled her up to him as she struggled in her restraints. Veenia looked up and stared at everyone as she was pulled close to the man. "I have someone very close to you and I don't think you want anything bad to happen to her. I suggest you stop your attacks before something happens to your friend." As he said this he pulled out a small dagger and held it up to Veenia's neck.

"Veenia!" Frost, Flare, Ophelia and Terra screamed out. They watched as the man was pushing the dagger into her throat, letting a line of blood flow out of the cut. "Stand down or else." His eyes a piercing brown as he surveyed everyone.

Everyone jumped as Ryu and the green dragon came crashing down through the ceiling. His jaw latched onto Ryu's neck, making him screech out in agony as he fell hard onto the glass floor. The green dragon released his neck then let loose a terrifying growl, while spreading his wings, as the blood oozed in his mouth. It smashed its claw onto his neck, and hissed at all the occupants in the room. "Now I have two hostages, my queen do you really want to risk the lives on two of your friends? Or would you like to surrender?" he said as he looked over at the Frost with a nasty grin.

"Ryu!" screamed Frost, as she tried to run to him. Terra and Ophelia held her back.

Itami smirked and tugged on Veenia's braid, snapping her head back as she groaned in pain. "Well?" he prompted her.

Frost looked over at Ryu lying on the floor bleeding severely from his neck, becoming pale. Looking over at Veenia she noticed the fear in her eyes, being a hostage with her life in the balance. She tried thinking of another way to get out of the situation but her mind came up blank. They had Veenia and Ryu as hostages; he was growing weaker with his wound open and untreated. So many questions were rushing through her head, wondering what would happen and thinking about the only choice she could make. Swallowing hard she casted her head down and spoke her final decision…. "What do you want?"

He smirked. "It's simple really; I want this kingdom, its land, the people-all of it! I want to rule over this land. I want them to fear me. "

"Why did you come to this one then? Why didn't you go to another land to rule? Or start your own kingdom?" Frost asked these questions in an angry tone.

Itami just smirked, a small gleam in his eyes. "Because I wouldn't have a beautiful queen to rule beside me if I took over their land; especially someone as beautiful as you Frost. I have been watching you of late, the way you are able to watch over this land, listen and care for your people, its enthralls me when I see you are so independent from most rulers. It's exciting, and that is why I want you to be my lovely bride. You can rule beside me and your friends will be spared."

Frost shook her head furiously "Like hell I would want to rule this land with you! I refuse!" she screamed in rage.

"That's too bad. I guess I have no choice but to eliminate your friends. Ozyriel, will you do the honors." With a snap of his fingers, he signaled to the green dragon and his men.

Ozyriel came out of the shadows, clutching a struggling Flare in his hands as he smirked. "With pleasure, sire." He grabbed the back of Flare's head and tugged, hard! She let out a small scream of pain.

Terra gasped. "Ozyriel! You vere vorking for dis man all along? How could you?"

"Heh, it was quite easy. He promised me my own position if I helped him in his plan to take over the kingdom. Of course this little pretty is also part of my reward." He licked the shell of Flare's ear, causing her to shriek in fright. "Please! No!"

"Damn it! Let her go you despicable slime." Ikkaku's eyes widened and he saw Flare in trouble. He gritted his teeth in disgust as all of the men surrounded them, getting to take them. He gripped his zanpakuto tightly, resisting fighting in fear of Flare's life.

Ophelia looked around at everything, "Frost what are we going to do?" asked Ophelia in concern. Terra was behind Yumichika as he stood in front of her for protection. Kenpachi narrowed his eyes at the intruder, a sneer crossing his face. Frost stood frozen as she looked at everything that was happening. "I…I don't know…Flare….Ryu…Veenia…" she bit her lip as she tried to decide what she wanted to do.

It snorted then raised its tail above the Ryu's abdomen, the spiked end looking quite lethal as it was ready to strike. Ryu opened its eyes to look over at his master. He let out a small whine from having his wounds aggravated, looked over at his master with sad eyes. 'Master…..'

She clenched her fists in anger and let an angry sigh, looking up at the man, "Wait…I…surrender." dropping her head in defeat.

"Good Choice."

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Ok I am done with this chapter. Woohoo. Also before I forget Happy New Year! I feel like I did a really bad job on this chapter so I'm sorry if you guys are disappointed. I know I am. Anyways I know some of you are gonna be like. "Why is Flare getting all this crap and so girly? Why can't she stick up for herself." Well sometimes authors have to let their characters be in bad situations to help the story. I am not picking on Flare; she is too nice and sweet. But she will not be this way forever so trust me. A lot of OOC, sorry for that.

I will work on the next chapter as soon as I can and now I shall be off. Review and make a kitty happy.

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