Here's the new chapter guys, hope it's good. I added a lot of stuff I made up into this one, so I'd love to hear what you think about them. Anyway hope you enjoy.
With Ichigo & Ulquiorra
"So are you my Master?"
Ichigo just kept stairing at him looking shocked and surprised. 'He thinks I'm his master, why would he though?'
"Why do you think I'm your master?"
"You have the strongest reishi reserves that I can sense, also the way you have been acting I can tell you are in charge of this one." Gesturing towards Ulquiorra. "I have also been feeling your reishi since I can remember. It started off very distance, then it seemed like you were right next to me. It dominates over all other reishi's I can sense, so you must be my leader. I will follow you just as he does."
"I'm not exactly the leader."
"That isn't actually true Ichigo, you are the leader of our group. After all of this you will also become the King of Hueco Mundo."
"I guess that is true Ulquiorra."
"Then I shall help you become the king Ichigo. I will follow your every order, I also presume that he is your second in command?"
"I never really thought of that before, but I guess Ulquoirra kind of is my second in command."
"Very well than I will answer to you Ichigo, if the situation requires it I will also follow your orders Ulquiorra."
"Okay than, so what is your name exactly?"
"I'm Vincio Zalbrax. So what is it that you need me to do?"
"Right now let's just head back to my palace, I'll explain some things along the way okay?"
"Very well, I will follow your lead then."
With Aaroniero, Harribel, Stark, and Lilynette
They four of them have already visited Harribel's, Stark's, Ulquiorra's, and Aaroniero's palaces. Only gathering a couple of things from each. So far they mostly only grabbed extra clothes, a couple of books from Ulquoirra's palace, other than that not much else has been of importance to take.
"So Stark where are we going to go next, I'm so tired of running around like this."
"We still have to check Szayel's, Grimmjow's, Baraggan's, and Nnoitra's palaces. Why don't we head to Baraggan's next?"
I guess Stark, but you have to carry me."
"Oh come on Lilynette."
"No, you either carry me or I'm not going."
"Fine." Walking over Stark picked up Lilynette and slung her over his shoulder.
"Not like this you dummy." She started punching his shoulder trying to get him to drop her, but it won't work on someone as strong as Stark.
"Let's go everyone." Vanishing off with Lilynette heading towards Baraggan's palace. Aaroniero and Harribel just looked at each other.
"Shall we join them Harribel?"
"We might as well, if not I'm sure that Stark will get himself in trouble." Aaroniero just nodded and they both followed Stark and the still screaming Lilynette.
~ Line Break ~
Arriving close to Baraggan's Palace Stark let down Lilynette, who just huffed and crossed her arms. Baraggan's palace looked very similar to everyone else's, just a little more beaten up. Most likely from fighting amongst him and or his fraccion. He is the kind of person to show his dominance to anyone that he can, his fraccion being the easiest pray to it.
"It appears that no one is there at the moment, I wonder where Baraggan and all his fraccion are."
"Who cares Stark, they aren't there this is our chance to see if we can find anything."
"I guess Lilynette, just stay close to me. I don't really like this whole situation, so just don't do anything to attract attention alright."
"Okay Stark, I won't do anything to attract unwanted attention. Happy now?"
A buzz of sonido was heard, Harribel and Aaroniero both appeared next to the two.
"Glade you guys could join us."
"Not everyone is as crazy as you are Stark."
"That almost hurts Harribel. Now then I couldn't sense anyone from inside the palace. So we are going to go in while we can and do a quick search, I would like Harribel to stand guard near the front door for use."
"Very well, I'll stay close to the door and watch for anyone coming our direction."
"Good, now let's go Aaroniero, Lilynette." All three disappeared, quickly heading towards the entrance.
"Hopefully they end up finding something in there." With that Harribel also disappeared, heading to an advantage point close to the palace. Landing on a small sand dune that had a nice view and some cover from the surrounding area. "I guess this will do."
~ Line Break ~
Once they made it inside it was actually somewhat surprising. The place was destroyed, and looked like a huge battle happened here. Huge holes blown in walls, large gashing running along the floor, burnt and charred walls and carpets.
"What do you think happened here Stark."
"I don't really know how something like this would happen Lilynette. It doesn't make sense."
"I think that there might be an answer to this Stark."
"What do you think it could be Aaroniero?"
"Baraggan's fraccion might have had a little rebellion. We all know how much some of them really hated Baraggan. It would make sense, if we can find any of his fraccion we could learn what happened."
"That is true some of them really did hate Baraggan. Niggre Pardouc, Findorr Calius, and Ggio Vega being some that would fit that category."
"Yes hopefully we will be able to find some of them."
Continuing on through the building, all the rooms were in very similar conditions. It was actually surprising that the whole thing was still standing. With how much damage was done to it, you'd think it would already collapsed.
"I don't think we will find anything in here Stark."
"I don't either Aaroniero, we should probably just go."
"You both are such downers you know that, I want to check one more room first okay."
"Fine we can look at one more room Lilynette."
Lilynette gave a winning grin and ran off towards the end of the hallway. Going into the second door on the right and looking around. Again though it was just a damaged room, nothing that could be useful was in there. "Damn."
"Don't worry Lilynette, let's go and take a look at Grimmjow's palace okay?"
"Okay Stark."
Walking back out into the hallway the three of them headed towards the entrance. A low moan could be faintly heard.
"Did you hear that Stark?"
"Yeah, I did Lilynette." Again a quite moan could be heard, but just barely this time.
"Come on Stark, its coming from over here." Grabbing Stark's hand and pulling him back down the hall. This time running to the one at the very end and bursting through the door. On the ground under several pieces of ruble was a girl. She was short only barely over 5 foot and very skinny. Lightly tanned skin, almost pale, yellow eyes, and short black hair with a long bradded ponytail. On her head was the top of a saber tooth cat's skull, almost like a helmet.
She was bloodied and her clothes were cut and burnt heavily. Honestly she barely looked alive at this point, slowly lifting her head up and looking at everyone. She was barely able to hold her head up but she asked, "Where's Ichigo and Ulquiorra?" After that she passed out, and her body just went limp.
"Hurry up Stark, we need to get her back." Lilynette ran up to the girl and quickly started freeing her from the ruble. The whole time Stark just stood there, not moving at all. Just staring at the girl, "Ggio Vega, what on earth happened?" (I'm making him a girl in this story. I love the character and think that they will be a great addition to this story. I just want to make him a girl, so she can play a role I have been wanting to put in this story.)
"I didn't expect to actually find her. I'm glade though, she will most likely be willing to help us."
"I'm sure she would be willing, I'm just wondering why she asked where Ichigo and Ulquiorra are?"
"I have no Idea Stark, maybe she wants their help."
"Maybe, let's go and help Lilynette before she wears herself out."
~ Line Break ~
Outside Harribel has been waiting and keeping watch out for anyone. It's only been about ten minutes since everyone else went inside, but time has been going very slow for her. Searching for reishi signatures once again, she found one. Heading this way was Baraggan and Nnoitra.
"Of all times they had to show up now." Acting quickly she sonidod inside and ran to the group. Stopping right at the door to a room, she found Stark holding Lilynette and Aaroniero holding another girl. "Baraggan and Nnoitra are heading this way, we need to move now!"
"Fuck, okay everyone let's go." Quickly all of them left in their own buzzes of sonido. Not wanting to take any chances they all headed straight to Ichigo's Palace. Even if Baraggan and Noitra followed it wouldn't matter, everyone else would either be there or close by.
Baraggan and Nnoitra appeared right where the group was just minutes ago. Both looking rather pissed off. However they both also looked slightly different than before, each ones mask fragments had grown. Baraggans crown now expanded all the way around his head and down the back to his neck. While Nnoitra's fragment has grown out from just around his eye to cover part of his face. It stretched out in four directions that looked almost like vines. All of which were covered in small spikes.
"We just missed em Baraggan, we had em. It's all because of your stupid fraccion, if they didn't bother use so much while we were trying to leave then we would have had them."
"Watch your tongue worm. It doesn't matter anyway, none of them can stand a chance against use anymore. Now let's head back and see what Aizen's next move is."
"Fine, let's just hurry up." Both of them sonidoing away and creating small gusts of sand from where they once were.
~ Line Break ~
In the hurry they were actually able to cover a large amount of area in such a short time. All of them were still going full speed and not looking back. They didn't slow down until the palace was in their sights. "It seems we weren't followed after all, that is very good."
"It is Aaroniero, but we still need to hurry and get back. Ggio needs a lot of help and she won't get it here."
"You're right Stark, let us continue on then." Again leaving in buzzes of sonido the group kept heading to the palace. Trying to get there before Ggio ends up dying.
With Grimmjow
After leaving the little meeting Grimmjow sonidod towards Baraggan's Palace. He was going at a crazy pace, even for him. Going this fast wasn't something he normally does, but this mission of his has gotten him riled up.
Once he made it about half a mile away from the palace he stopped. "Well let's see if you're here Baraggan." Searching out for reishi signatures he felt several inside the building. Nine in total all varying in strength. The strongest being Baraggan's followed by Nnoitra's the others Grimmjow didn't actually now. Most likely their fraccion though.
"So they are all here, let's see what the fuck their all up to." Dashing towards the entrance not wanting to sonido, because it might make his reishi stand out more. Once he got close enough he slide to a stop and leaned against the wall. Once again doing a quick search and finding all of their reishi's in similar places.
"Okay, let's go." Slipping into the door and shutting it quietly, looking around Baraggan's palace was completely plain. Nothing stood out, everything was just plain white and nothing hung from the walls. He quietly walked further into the building and kept an eye out for anyone.
"Baraggan we need to hurry up here, Aizen is waiting."
"It doesn't matter if he is waiting Nnoitra, we will be there soon."
"Whatever get your fraccion ready and meet me outside, I'm leaving."
"No you're not Nnoirta, I don't care how much stronger you have become. I have become even stronger, so you will listen to my orders. Now sit down and wait." A burst of reishi was felt and it nearly sent Grimmjow to his knees. It was dark, heavy, and lifeless. "What the fuck, how did his reishi change so drastically?" Grimmjow was astonished to say the least, only a couple of days ago Baraggan could never put him to a knee. Now he did it while just leaking out reishi to silence Nnoitra.
The reishi hung in the air for a couple of second until it dispersed. Again you could hear the group of Arrancar behind the door. "I'm surprised your fraccion are willing to put up with this bull shit from you Baraggan. How many of you are tired of him, come on say something."
Nothing, no one said anything after that. "That's what I thought you're too scared to do anything."
"You have no place to call my fraccion cowards Nnoitra."
"I'm only saying what the truth is. How about this, if any of you are willing to fight with me I'll accept you a little more. You won't be a coward anymore. Anyone willing to take my offer."
It took a second but a couple of people actually answered. First a deep male voice said, "I'll fight you Nnoitra, I'm no coward."
Next, was another male but not a very deep voice, "I will also accept your challenge?"
Lastly, a quit female voice, "I'll accept your offer and I'll crush you."
Once she said that it all started, two swords crashed together and created a large crash. Strike after strike, it didn't even slow down. Until a loud bloodletting scream was heard. It sounded like the girl that let it out was being murdered, and for all Grimmjow knew she was.
"Come on, I thought you were going to crush me. Let me tell you something, you're a women. That means your nothing, you will never be anything but a bug under my foot. Now let's finish this shall we."
Bringing his scythe down onto her, for it to only hit the floor and make a huge gash. Ggio was able to role away at the last second and get herself to her feet. "Your just wasting your breath, there is no chance you can survive." This time he swept his scythe across horizontally, destroying a couple of walls in the progress, eventually hitting Ggio. She stood against the blade for a second but was quickly sent to her knees.
Nnoitra pulled his blade back and the wall crashed down onto her, covering her udder a pile of rubble. "I told you, only wasting your breath women."
"You're lucky it was Ggio that you did that to Nnoitra, if it was anyone else I would have actually cared. Now let's go." Baraggan left in a buzz of sonido followed suit by his remaining fraccinon and eventually Nnoitra and his fraccion.
A couple of minutes after they were gone Grimmjow emerged from his hiding spot. "Damn. It wasn't much of a fight, but I'm surprised that Baraggan was okay with it. I'll see were they go for a little bit longer than I should head back. Even though you were stupid Ggio, you didn't really deserve to die like that."
Giving one last glance to Ggio, Grimmjow walked out of the palace and headed after Baraggan and his group.
With Szayel
The last few minutes have been full of Szayel running around his lab and working on dozens of things at once. On his list of things is the Reishi Cloaks, Communication Devices, and something very important to him. He has been testing all of his fellow Espada's reishi's and his own. Ever since he studied Ulquiorra's reishi he has been doing several tests on all the others.
Ulquiorra's reishi was different than everyone elses on a molecular level. His alone had a different molecular structure. Molecules of Arrancar reishi normally take the shape of a Dodecahedron (12 faces, 30, vertices, 20 vertexes), because it is more complex than a normal Hollow or Soul Reaper. Ulquiorra's on the other hand takes the shape of an Icosahedron (20 faces, 30 vertices, and 12 vertexes). For some reason his has evolved in a way, taking its own unique shape that is even more complex than a normal Arrancar's.
"What on earth could it mean? None of the tests have shown anything. Everything else is exactly the same, it's just the structure of the molecules that are different." Szayel was standing in front of a big white board that was stationed in the center if his lab. On it several different shapes, colors, abbreviations, codes, and equations.
"Maybe it offers him different uses for his reishi? What would those be though?" He glanced around the lab and found his eyes locked onto a table next to him. His sword had been laying there this whole time, then it clicked in his head. "That's it."
He quickly started erasing several parts of the board and even faster started writing and sketching down something new.
~ Line Break ~
The board was mostly a mess, however some things were notiacble. In the center was a drawing of his sword, broken down into different sections. All of which have a close up into the molecular structure of the reishi inside of it. The blade and the guard were both made out of the same dodecahedron's that the rest of his reishi was. The surprising thing though is the handle.
A small, densely packed area of the handle is holding reishi that is made out of Icosahedron's. Completely blocked off from the rest of the sword and his own reishi. "Very interesting. Now how can you be unlocked?"
Examine his blade closely, he couldn't see anything that would say it's possible. The small amount of complex reishi inside the handle is completely blocked off, and there is no way to just break it out. "I'll be bringing you out soon enough, for now I must finish my other work."
Putting his sword back down her got back to work on his other two projects. Making as many of each as he can, because he isn't going to be able to come back for any more once they leave. He's also going to have to gather everything he needs during their time away from Hueco Mundo.
With Ichigo, Ulquiorra, and Vincio
The three of them arrived at the palace just moments ago, the whole time explaining things to the newest member. Everything from the situation they are in, to what their new plans are. "Ulquoirra, do you think you can keep an eye on Vincio for a minute? I need to go and find Nel and my fraccion."
"Of course Ichigo." With that Ichigo made his way up stairs, heading straight for his room. 'They'll probably be in here, hopefully they are almost ready to go.' "Don't worry Ichigo, I'm sure they are ready, probably been waiting anxiously." 'Yeah, thanks Miquel I owe you one.'
Opening the door he was right, Nel was sitting on the bed and Aysu was asleep by her side. Locking eyes together, Nel's eyes softened and she let out a big smile. The same time Ichigo let his guard down a little bit, and smiled back. "We are almost ready to go Nel, just waiting for everyone else to get here."
"That's good to hear Ichigo, I'm glade your finally back. What did you have to go and do though?"
"It is a fairly long story so I'd rather wait until everyone is here to listen, but I'll say this much. We have another comrade, I don't know much about his abilities or anything, but he has been loyal so far."
"Okay Ichigo, if you really think he's okay than I'm okay with it."
A large crash could be heard from downstairs and a couple of people yelling. "Stay here Nel." Ichigo quickly turned around and bolted down the stairs, drawing his sword on the way. Once he got a look at what was happening, it was a little surprising but not to unexpected.
Vincio was currently holding Apachi's neck and pinning her to the ground, holding his sword to her throat. Mila was embedded into the wall and almost knocked out, Sun Sun was laying on the ground and several cracks were forming around her. "Vincio, What the hell are you doing!"
The grip around Apachi's neck loosened and he pulled his sword back. "I'm stopping any possible threats, I was not informed about any of these three. So I presumed that they are threats, and were taken care of accordingly."
Cursing under his breath Ichigo just shook his head. "I never said anything about them because of how quickly we got here. None of them are threats to use Vincio, they are all our allies. So would you please let go of Appachi, I have to get Mila out of the wall."
"I apologize, I will try and analyze possible threats more carefully before taking action next time."
"Thanks." Ichigo just made his way over the Mila and pulled her out of the wall, leaving a perfect whole where she just was. Bringing her over to Sun Sun and Appachi he laid her down. "Okay, Vincio would you please not attack anyone else unless I tell you to?"
"Of course Ichigo."
"Thanks, now I need to head back upstairs and get Nel and Aysu. Ulquoirra would you make sure that they are all okay and let me know when anyone else arrives."
"I can do that Ichigo, I'm sure everyone will be here very soon."
"I wouldn't doubt it."
Walking back up the stairs and giving one last glance to the five people down stairs he slipped into his room.
Nel and Aysu were both sitting at the edge of the bed, looking at him ready to hammer him with questions. "Okay guys, I don't really know how to explain what just happened. Let's just say that our new friend is a little over couscous about people he doesn't know. On our way I told him about everyone, but I didn't have time to say anything about Mila, Appachi, or Sun Sun."
Aysu got up and walked over, "So he beat them up?"
"Basically."
Aysu just started laughing, she tried and failed to hold it in. This only caused her to start laughing even louder.
Ichigo just ignored her and walked over to the bed were Nel was still sitting. Finding a spot right next to her, and sitting down. She laid her head down onto his shoulder and he wrapped an arm around her. "Every things changing it isn't it Ichigo?"
"Most everything is Nel, but some things will always stay the same."
"What hasn't changed Ichigo?"
"How much I care about you, the fact that I need you in my life has and never will change."
"Thanks Ichigo."
"For what?"
"Being here."
"Of course Nel, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but by your side."
~ Line Break ~
"Looks like people are starting to arrive, let's go Nel." Getting up I started walking over to the door, Nel quickly joined me. Grabbing onto my hand and walking in step with me down stairs.
Almost everyone was here already, Stark, Lilynette, Harribel, Aaroniero, and Szayel. Who is Aaroniero carrying though? I don't recognize her at all.
Looking around only Grimmjow isn't back yet, he must have actually found something then. Hopefully it will give us a little bit of an advantage against them.
"Ichigo come here." Stark shouted out for me once he say I was there.
"I'm coming Stark."
"Let's go Nel, don't want to keep them waiting." Walking down to where everyone was I got a good look at everyone. Szayel seemed very pleased with himself but also pretty tired. Stark was mostly calm but you could tell he was trying to hide something. Harribel seemed like she had seen something almost like a ghost. Lastly, Aaronierro was just examine the girl that he laid on the couch.
"Ichigo we got a lot of important information."
"Well let's start with the girl and where you found her."
"She is Ggio, one of Baraggan's fraccion well was."
"What do you mean?"
"I think that she was beaten down by him and left and his palace. It is in a terrible state, a fight definitely happened there. Since she was the only one there it would make sense. Also, when we found her she asked were you and Ulquiorra were, after that she passed out."
'Why would she care so much about where we are? Hopefully I can talk with her when she walks up.'
"Okay, let's just keep her stable until she wakes up. Once she does I'll try and talk with her, along with Ulquiorra. So what else happened, I can tell something more happened based on the way you're all acting."
"Something else did happen Ichigo."
"What would that be Harribel?"
"I stayed outside to keep watch for anyone, once they found her I started to pick up reishi signatures. Baraggan and Nnoitra, both traveling towards us fast. However their reishi felt slightly different than before, I can't say what it was but something was off. We were able to get away before either of them found us though."
"It least you guys made it back okay. I don't understand what could have changed their reishi signatures though?"
"What were you able to do Szayel?"
"Oh I'm sure you will be very happy with what I was able to accomplish Ichigo. Firstly I have the cloaks and communication devices ready, one for all of us and a few extra. However that isn't the thing that I'm happy about at the moment."
"What else were you able to do?"
"I might have given us the advantage in this war."
'Almost everyone was looking happy for once. I don't know though, it's going to take a lot to put everything in our favor.'
"Do you mind telling us what this is Szayel?"
"Of course not, all of you are aware of the Soul Reapers zanpakuto abilities?"
"All of their abilities are different though, Szayel."
"Once they are released yes, but every zanpakuto has the ability to release a shikai and a bankai."
"We don't have a shikai though Ulquiorra, the closest thing that we do have is our Resurrection."
"That is true, but have you ever thought our Resurrection is just like their shikai?"
'That would mean, we all have a second release or a bankai. None of us have the ability to release a second time though.'
"You haven't actually asked anyone, have you?"
'No, I just figured that no one did, since I haven't seen anyone use it.'
"So it is possible that someone does have this ability, all of you might be able to learn this second release as well."
"Do you know who has the ability to release a second time Szayel?"
"I do, however I don't feel right being the one to say it. Even if they don't wish to talk about it, I think I know how to start training in this second release."
The room went silent for a second, and I scanned around the whole room. Everyone but Ulquiorra was looking around just like I was. Looking back at Ulquoirra he let out a breath and said, "I guess it is better to talk about it, then have any of you possible die because you don't have it."
'Ulquiorra? He knows how to use our second release.'
"I will start off by saying not all of you will be able to use your second release, what I have come to call Segunda Lanzamiento (Second Release)."
"So only some of us are going to be able to use this Segunda Lanzamiento?"
"That is correct, I don't know the stipulations to it though. The only thing I can tell you is that the form is anywhere from five to ten times stronger than your normal Resurrection. I was able to learn about mine after a training session inside my inner world. Someone else was actually there, and they spoke to me."
"Someone else was inside you inner world? Did they say who they are?"
"After talking with them for a while, I came to the understanding that they are the manifestation of my sword. They hold the power of my blade inside of them, and control how much I'm able to possess. Only after talking with him for a long time was he willing to teach me how to use my Segunda Lenzamiento. It could be different for all of you though, I don't even know how to bring them about to talk with."
"Still that information alone is invaluable Ulquiorra. Even if only a few of us are able to learn this, there is no doubt we will have a much greater chance at winning this war."
"Yes it would."
"So what did you have to say about this Szayel?"
"Oh, I might have found a way for us to contact these, manifestations."
"How would that be?"
"Not too complicated actually, I was able to do it earlier actually."
"So you talked with the manifestation of your sword?"
"I wasn't actually able to talk with them, but I was able to see them. After studying the matter for a good time, I decided the best chance would be while I'm already in my Resurrection. I set up a study and went inside my inner world, releasing and then started some training. After a good couple of hours, I was able to see them off in the distance just watching over me. Not moving, just studying me. Almost testing to see if I'm worthy of their full power."
'There is still the chance that this doesn't work for all of us, all of our spirits might think of different ways to see if we are worthy.'
"So he just watched you the whole time, not doing anything?"
"That is what happened, he just watched me for a good couple of hours. I think if I do it a couple more times he might be willing to come closer and maybe talk with me."
"Thanks Szayel, Ulquiorra. I think that this would be very useful to us, we just can't spend time doing it right now. Once we have contact with Kisuke and figure things out we can try and find some time. For now we just need to wait for Grimmjow, Tosen, and Gin and get ready to move."
"You're welcome Ichigo, now I have cloaks and communication devices, or as I have come to call them a WIRE."
"Thanks Szayel, would you make sure everyone gets one, including Ggio."
"Yes, of course. That does remind me, who is that man back there." Looking to where he was pointing Vincio was standing back behind me a ways. He was just watching over everything that has been happening, almost analyzing everyone.
"Vincio, come here for a sec." Getting his attention quickly he started walking over.
"What do you need master?"
"Firstly, could you please stop calling me that? I just want to introduce you to everyone."
"Very well, what should I call you then besides master?"
"Just call me Ichigo, Vincio."
"Very well, Ichigo."
"Okay, this is Szayel. He is a scientist of sorts, probably one of the smartest people here." Pointing over to him he looked at Vincio and gave a slight bow.
"Then theirs Stark, and Lilynette is his fraccion. He's pretty lazy, but a great guy. Also the second strongest after me." Stark offered a small nod and Lilynette waved.
"Interesting, so his laziness hindered his chances of being your second in command?"
"No, I don't really care about the whole system of rule. I give the main orders and when I can't Ulquiorra normally steps up in my place. I would let any of them come up with plans and strategies. I'd also use any of their plans as soon as I'd use my own."
"I guess that makes sense."
"Okay next, you already now Ulquoirra. He is a very smart and strong guy as well, I also see him as the one to take up leadership if anything would ever happen to me." Harribel didn't offer anything, but her fraccion had a bit of a pissed off look.
"Over there is Harribel, she is also incredibly strong. She is the third strongest under me. You already know her fraccion Mila, Sun Sun, and Appachi."
"Aaroniero is over by Stark. He might not be as physically strong as some of us, but he has great intelligence, speed, mobility, and sensory abilities." He offered a small bow just like Szayel.
"The girl that is laying there on the couch is Ggio. I don't really know all that much about her to be honest. I'm sure she is strong though."
"Lastly this is Nel and Aysu. Aysu is Nel and my fraccion. While Nel is my wife." Glancing over at them Nell had he big smile framing her face, and Aysu was offering a slight wave.
"Is she stronger than Harribel?"
"No, but she is definitely strong."
"Why wouldn't you mate with the strongest female available then? Since you are the strongest male you would instinctively go for the strongest female."
"I don't care about strength Vincio. I love Nel, because of who she is. We have been through a lot together and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. There isn't anything in this world I care about more than her."
"That is very interesting, I would have figured you would be more attracted towards power."
"Not everyone is the same Vincio, well now that you know everyone here, there are a few that aren't here yet. Grimmjow another Espada, he is currently doing a mission. Then there is Tosen and Gin, both Soul Reapers who have joined with us. They are currently doing a little errand for me."
"Ichigo I think that she is waking up."
"I'll be there in a second Aaroniero."
"Why don't you try and talk with a few of them Vincio, I'm sure they would like to know you a bit more."
"Very well." With that I walked over to the couch and sat down on the ground in front of Ggio. She was starting to move around more, and her eyes were opened slightly.
"Ulquoirra would you mind coming over here as well?"
"Of course not Ichigo."
I lightly grabbed her shoulder to see if she would wake up and she started to move a little more. "Ggio, are you okay?"
"Uhh, Ulqu..."
"What Ggio?'
"Uhh."
'It least she is alive, I'll give her another couple of minutes or so.'
"Let's give her another minute or two Ulquiorra."
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"Ahh!" Ggio finally woke up, but letting out a loud scream at the same time. She shot up and started looking around while breathing heavily, trying to catch her breath she set her sight on my and Ulquoirra. She stared at us for a couple of seconds until she started catching her breath. "Ichigo and Ulquiorra, thanks god."
'Well this is interesting, didn't think that she was actually so focused on finding us.'
"Are you okay Ggio?"
"I'm fine now Ichigo, but I have some news for you guys."
"Well it least your okay, so what is so important that you risked your life to tell us?"
"It's about Baraggan and Nnoitra. They have become a lot stronger, I don't know how but something made them so much stronger."
"A lot of training could have made them stronger."
"It isn't anything like that. Their reishi reserves and strength have increased, even their mask fragments have gotten bigger."
'That doesn't make any sense, how could all of that have changed?'
"I don't want to say this, but ask Ulquiorra if his reishi and mask fragment changed after learning about his Segunda Lanzamiento."
'Oh man'
"Ulquiorra, after you learned how to use your Segunda Lanzamiento did anything change. Your reishi, or mask fragment?"
"Yes it did, my reishi changed drastically. My reserves almost doubled and the strength of it almost doubled as well. My mask fragment also grew the horn or wing on the side. That is most likely what has happened to them."
"Fuck, if they really did then this is going to be much harder."
I didn't notice but Nel walked over to me and put a hand on my shoulder. "It's okay Ichigo, I know that everything is going to be okay."
"Thanks Nel, we'll find a way to make everything okay. Is there anything else you can tell us about them Ggio?"
"They are gone most of the time, and they won't say what they are doing. I think that they have been talking and doing things with Aizen. I finally decided to confront them and I ended up fighting with Nnoitra. He easily beat me, and I was left there under a lot of ruble. Just after they left I was able to sense Grimmjow really close. I don't know why, but he followed the two of them and their fraccion."
"Grimmjow is following them?"
"That is what it seemed like, he went in the exact same direction as they did."
"Damn. Ulquoirra I need you to get everyone ready to leave, I'm going after him. I'm not going to let him die because I told him to follow them, he wouldn't stand a chance against them anymore."
"Very well Ichigo, I will make sure everyone is ready to leave the second you get back."
"Thanks Ulquiorra, Ggio what direction from Baraggan's place did they go?"
"They headed south, I'm not sure how far though."
"That doesn't matter, I'm going to go and find him. If I'm not back in the morning then leave, look for Kisuke and try and work something out with him."
"Ichigo I'm not going to leave without you."
"Nel I'm not saying that I won't make it to you guys, I'm just saying that we can't stay here too much longer than we already have. I can find my way to you once I manage to get Gimmjow if need be."
"I know you can, it's just I don't want to leave without you." She was already letting out some tears and holding onto me tightly.
"I'm sorry Nel, but I have to make sure Gimmjow is alright. I won't leave anyone of you behind to deal with something by yourself. I can't leave him Nel."
"I know Ichigo, just make sure you make it back before the morning."
"I'll try Nel, I'll be back as soon as possible."
"Come back, I love you Ichigo."
"I love you to, Nel." Leaning in and giving her a kiss, she wrapped her arms around my neck. My hands slipped down to her waist and I pulled her closer.
"Ahum."
Breaking apart I saw everyone starring at us. "Sorry guys. I'll be back as soon as possible. Ulquoirra come with me for a second." I let go of Nel and started walking outside, Ulquoirra following.
Once we made it outside I closed the door behind us. "Ulquiorra this is really important. If I'm not here in the morning get everyone together and get them all to the World of the Living. Find Kisuke and his group, then try and form some kind of an agreement with them. If I don't ever find you guys, than I want you to follow through with killing Aizen. I also need you to make sure that Nel is safe, please just keep her safe."
"Ichigo you will make it back, if not by the morning then soon."
"I hope so Ulquiorra, but I don't know if I will have to deal with the two of them or not."
"Just make it back, without you nothing will work."
"I will Ulquiorra." With that I left in a buzz of sonido towards Baraggan's palace.
With Grimmjow
After witnessing the event with Baraggan and Nnoitra, Grimmjow has been following them. Trailing a couple hundred feet behind, not wanting to give away his presence. The whole time they have just been going further and further into the deserts of Hueco Mundo. Nothing but sand was out here.
The group suddenly took a sharp turn to the right and started heading towards the outskirts of what looked like a forest. Not the Menos Forest but definitely more than just a few trees. Taking one last look back towards Las Noches, Grimmjow followed them towards the tree line.
After five minutes of following the group slipped into the forest, once they did all signs of them disappeared. The reshi all of them were letting off was gone, not even suppressed just gone. 'What the fuck happened? How am I supposed to follow them now?'
The tree line was definitely different, than what you would have expected. All of the trees had very large roots that stuck out of the ground. While all of the leaves on the trees were gone, leaving barren trees. Lastly most of the trees were growing so close together they tangled into each other, some even growing into each other.
The path the group took was obvious though, it was the only place that was clear enough to walk through. 'Let's see what the fuck is in this place.'
Slipping past the first couple of trees Grimmjow walked into an open field. A huge circular open field, completely surrounded by this ring of trees. In the center was a building, not very big with only one door. It was made out of white stone and was the only thing in the field. Nothing else was here but grass.
'So this is where they have been the last couple of days. What the fuck are they doing out here though?'
"Grimmjow!" It was loud enough to shack the limbs on the trees, but it didn't seem to come from any single source.
Looking around for the source of the call, but not finding anything. "Who are you?"
"You already know Grimmjow, now let me ask you something. Why are you here?"
"The fuck is that supposed to mean?"
"That isn't what I was hoping for Grimmjow, you would have been another great asset to me. Baraggan, Nnoitra take care of him."
After that there was a loud static from what was most likely a microphone, and then silence. Looking back towards the building the door was slowly sliding open. It seemed like it hasn't been open for decades, the stone on stone creating several pieces to break away from the door and fall to the ground. Once it was all the way open a light started to shine out from the doorway.
Standing there was Baraggan and Nnoitra, the second already having their weapon ready to start fighting? "What the fuck are you two doing here?"
"Silence your tongue worm, Nnoirta deal with it." Baraggan just opted to walk away and sit down. Creating a small throne of bones and sitting atop it.
"Oh this will be fun. Do you think you have a chance Grimmjow?"
"Fuck off Nnoitra, I can kick your ass any day of the week."
"Big talk for someone of a lower rank. The funny thing is I have actually jumped a couple of ranks."
"What do you mean Nnoitra?"
"No time Grimmjow, time to die." Bringing his big scythe like weapon back and throwing it forward. Letting it go, it flew through the air and hurtled towards Grimmjow. Who quickly drew his sword to block, but was sent sliding back. The power behind the attack was much greater than he could defend against unless he released.
'Fuck, how did he get so much stronger? He was barely stronger than me just a couple of days ago, now he's got to be as strong as Harribel maybe even more.'
"What are you doing Grimmjow?" Hurtling his blade towards him once again, this time Grimmjow opted to dodge. Resulting in the blade crashing into the ground and throwing up a huge cloud of dust. Once it cleared Nnoitra's blade was buried four feet into the ground.
Giving the chain a quick pull the blade flew back to him, and into his hand. "Come on Grimmjow, you can give me a better fight than this."
"Fuck off Nnoitra." Placing his hand onto the side of his blade, curling his fingers up like claws. His sword started to let off a blue reishi, and a small amount of smoke.
"So you're already resorting to it."
"GRIND PANTERA!" Dragging his hand down the length of the blade, the blue reishi around it erupted. A huge tornado of blue reishi and dust went into the air around Grimmjow. It lasted for only a second, but the statement it makes is obvious. Emerging from the energy was Grimmjow now in his resurrection.
The slender whit armor that covers most of his body. The blades on both of his forearms and his calves. The tail and waist length blue hair. Lastly clawed hand and paw like feet.
Letting out a huge roar, creating bursts of reishi. Grimmjow disappeared, barely able to track. Nnoitra wasn't able to keep up though, and ended up having a large gash running down his back. Grimmjow repapering a couple of feet away from Nnoitra. "Fuck, you got lucky on that one Grimmjow. Let's see how long you can keep this up."
Letting out a small laugh Nnoitra went on the offensive. Swinging his blade over and over at Grimmjow, all of which were dodged by his incredible speed. Every chance he got Grimmjow went in and dealt a strike, some of which have been very big. The battle had completely shifted at this point, Grimmjow was in complete control over everything.
"So you're stronger than me right now, let's see you fight against my release." Bringing his blade behind his back. The entire blade, handle and chain in all started letting off huge amounts of yellow reishi. Creating large gusts and sending dust flying.
"Pray, Santa Teresa!" Then it exploded. The buildup of reishi was all released at once, creating a huge circular wind from his sword, sending his reishi and dust flying in all directions. Lasting for several seconds, the reishi slowly cleared, leaving a massive cloud of dust. This started clearing and once it did, showed Nnoitra in his new form.
Four huge scythe like weapons, similar to his prerelease blade. All of them leading to an arm covered in white armor. On his head two horns protruded out, curving similar to a crescent moon. The only other notable physical change was his hair, it grew to go past his shoulders.
His reishi also changed drastically, now it could be felt almost coating the air around him. Not strong enough to hinder a person around the same strength but very noticeable. It just completed his ideology of being the strongest and unbeatable.
"Are you ready to die yet Grimmjow?"
"I'm not dying today or to the likes of you Nnoitra!"
"Oh, you make me laugh Grimmjow. Now come on!"
Rushing towards Grimmjow, Nnonitra brought all of his blades down onto the spot he just was. However, he didn't consider how fast Grimmjow really is. It was easily dodged and even countered. Once the blades hit the ground Grimmjow sonidod right behind Nnoitra and fired a cero directly at his back.
The blue energy from the cero roared when it crashed into Nnoitra, causing an explosion. Picking up sand in the violent winds, creating a smoke screen of sorts. Nothing happened for what seemed like ages, just waiting. Until you could hear someone laughing out madly.
"That almost tickled Grimmjow, your nothing. To me right now you a fraccion, at my strongest you're an ant. So why do you even try anymore? If you give up know, I'll kill you quickly."
"Fuck you Nnoitra, I'm not dying today."
Dashing across the sands to his left, Grimmjow was almost circling his opponent. Like he was a real panther circling his prey, and just like a panther once he found an opening he dove in. On Nnoirta's right side, Grimmjow was darting in unbelievable fast.
Nnoitra was only able to turn and hold up his swords, Grimmjow's clawed hand crushing into the four crossed handles. Pushing everything into it, Grimmjow started winning the battle for power. Sending Nnoitra back across the sand, trying to catch his footing.
He finally dug his foot in deep enough, stopping himself from being pushed any further. Grimmjow was still on him though, and if you look close enough you could see small white cracks forming on some of Nnoitra's blade handles.
"Damn you Grimmjow."
His response wasn't and words, but rather a very quick movement that might have put this battle in his favor. Pulling back his hand, he rotated his body and sent a strong kick to the exact same spot. Destroying three of the handles, causing their respective blades to fall to the ground.
At the same time Nnoitra was send back a couple dozen feet, from the force of the kick. The smoke slowly cleared from the impact of the blades, and now Nnoitra was standing their holding just one blade. "Damn you Grimmjow. I won't lose to someone like you!"
Bringing single blade up and pointing it at Grimmjow yellow energy started to form. The entire blade was eventually engulfed in this and it was still increasing. "Cero!"
Then it roared to life, the energy just shot out of it like a cannon. Violent and uncontrollable reishi just barreled down on Grimmjow, engulfing him in the process. "Ha, I told you. Your nothing, your could never stand up against me."
The smoke was slowly clearing and you could catch glimpses of color inside the cloud. A gust of wind came forth from the canter, causing the entire cloud to dissipate. Kneeling down in the center was Grimmjow, breathing heavily, bleeding, and pieces of his resurrection slowly falling off.
Slowly he said, "I won't lose to someone like you Nnoitra." After words coughing up large amounts of blood. "I won't."
"You've already lost! Now it's time for you to die!" Bringing his sword back, and dashing towards Grimmjow.
'Guess, this is all I have left. Hopefully it'll work.' Slowly bringing himself up Grimmjow faced the fastly approaching Nnoitra.
Pulling his hands back and stretching out his claws, "Desgarron." His claws let out a bright blue glow, and then huge blue energy claws shout out. Ten in total all of which are ten feet long. Hurteling his hands forward the same time Nnoitra sent his blade crashing down onto him.
The result was another huge explosion and dust flying everywhere. Grimmjow was the first that the smoke cleared away from. He was laying on his back, a huge gash running from his shoulder down to his abdomen. Bleeding heavily, his release was now completely gone and he was barely alive. Now the smoke cleared enough to see the form of Nnoitra.
He was holding himself up by his blade. Four holes in his chest and one going through his shoulder. Coughing up blood, "It's over Grimmjow." Before he could continue he fell to the ground, and his release breaking away.
"GRIMMJOW!" that's all Grimmjow heard before he passed out.
Well that's the chapter, hope you all enjoyed it. Firstly I want to thank everyone. This story just hit 100 favorites and has over 100 follows. I'm really grateful that so many people like something that I do just for fun.
Next I just want to talk about some things I put into the story. I changed the name of the Segunda Etapa because I don't like to just copy everything from canon. I want this to be something different than anything else out there. This ties into the next thing, not everyone will have a second release. I already have an idea of who I want to have one and what they might be. If any of you want to see someone have a second release or have an idea for one let me know.
Lastly let's talk about my next story, the pairing is down to Giselle or Candice. I also have a pole up (not really sure how they work). It's asking if you guys would rather see a single pairing or a harem. That's all I have for today, thanks for reading and hope you let me know what you thought.