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Post by Sir Razgriz on Oct 23, 2007 2:32:52 GMT 1
Having not gotten the memo about the mini training mission, Razgriz wondered why there were so few people in Soul Society, even after factoring the attack. Deciding to think about it later, he arrived at the entrance to Seireitei, where the recently graduated were sparring. Most of them had at least decent form, but he was looking for someone with a different skill set.
Someone like the girl healing the injured. Coming closer, Razgriz noticed the ease with which she healed wounds, even severe internal ones. Soon, most of the fighters stopped, realizing they had a captain in their presence. However, both the medic and said captain were oblivious to this; the former tending to someone with a ruptured kidney, the latter observing the former's prowess. Eventually, with her patient taken care of, the doctor noticed his observer. Standing up to her full height, she greeted Razgriz with a confident handshake in lieu of a salute.
"I see you're good with healing kidou," Razgriz started, not being the world's best conversationalist. "Would you consider being a seated officer in my squad? You seem qualified enough."
"Given that you almost died last time, or so I hear, do I really have a choice? The name's Galm, by the way; Galm Ingram," taunted Galm, good-naturedly.
Chuckling lightly and ignoring the commotion that single sentence caused, Razgriz responded, "Not really, especially considering I've already put in a request for you on my squad, but I'd rather know that you aren't vehemently opposed to it." Naturally, the order offer was accepted, though it was more of a formality than anything else at that point.
As they were leaving the field to finalize the paperwork (why is everything bureaucratic?!), Razgriz queried, "Oh, one last thing: can you intercept kidou?"
"I can't catch them in mid-air, if that's what you're asking, but I can cancel them the instant they land but before they take effect. So far, my highest cancellation has been the Six Rods Prision of Light," responded the new sub-ordinate.
Deciding not to beat around the bush, Razgriz decieded to see if the plan he had cooking up would be possible, even theoretically. "Do you think you could block the attack that Hollow used that absorbed Capt. Nakasaka?"
Not expecting to actually be called out on something like that, Ingram stammered for a second before his tongue started to listen to what his brain was saying. "W-ed-d-a-er-erm, well, I might. I mean, it's a kidou that no one's ever seen before, so it's probably got a difficulty rating of about 200, and I've only been able to cancel one with a rating of 61. It'd probably help if I knew what the incanta-"
"'Cero.'"
"...Well, I'll be able to see it coming, at least. It'd definetly help if someone was distracting it, though," Galm finished, hoping Razgriz wouldn't use himself as a tank again. High block or not, shingami can only take so much damage...
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Post by Tahoshi on Oct 25, 2007 12:27:06 GMT 1
Yuudai hated not fighting when fighting was there to be done. There was a part of him that wanted to have fun taking out the final Low-Level Hollow, and an even bigger part of him that wanted to have fun with the Menos.
Alas, he had work to do.
"Well done, Now there's only one of these Hollow's left. Molly, you're up." he said, reaching into his pocket again for the mobile phone. He looked down at it, watching the Hollow moving around the city.
"ok, It's over that way" he said, pointing North. "It's all yours, should be an easy one... It doesn't have a very strong spirit." he added, walking along behind the others.
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Post by Juno on Oct 25, 2007 18:27:12 GMT 1
Today seemed to be a lazy day. Most everything that had to be taken care of after the attack by the rogues was done, the only tasks left being some minor cleanup and allowing wounds to heal. So, Juno sat atop one of the highest buildings in a sort of reverie. She said nothing and thought of nothing as she watched the sun slowly rise at the horizon, occasional strong winds whipping her robes and hair about her. This was the place she went to when she desired to be left alone. There were very few that could bother her here without causing her to become extremely irate, and they knew this. If she was really needed, they’d send one of those select few.
Between her thumb and middle finger she was, once again, holding the black sapphire ring, gingerly running her index finger along its polished surface. The young Captain inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly a few times, once again fighting back sobs of grief. “I swear on my life, Captain, that I will kill that Hollow…” She murmured, gaze having dropped to the ground. The ring was clenched loosely in her fist, the cool metal of the silver chain resting against the back of her hand, glinting slightly in the soft light of the morning sun.
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Post by Tahoshi on Oct 26, 2007 13:08:46 GMT 1
A strong breeze flew into Seireitei from the north, a direction that rarely brought winds of this strength. Those that believed in Omens would have classified this one as "bad". Juno flinched as the cold bit into her skin, almost making her drop the ring.
For everyone else, a bitter-cold wind flooded through windows and open doors, heading towards the Senkaimon. The gate opened as it approached, and flooded through it, like water through a bottleneck. On the other side, in the real world, the wind flooded across the landscape, approaching the group of Shinigami training. As the wind passed them, it carried with them their spiritual scent, straight into the path of an Adjuchas. This reasonable sized Hollow marched towards the group, Hoping to get a cheap meal.
Captain Yuudai Maki, leader of this group perked up his attention as his mobile rang loudly. He opened it, to see a large red blip appear on his scanner nearby.
"This training is over!" he shouted to them all, stopping them in their tracks. "There's a powerful Hollow here." he said, drawing his sword. The Adjuchas grinned from the shadows, it's panther-like form hugging the walls, blending into the darkness.
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Post by Rikka on Oct 26, 2007 17:03:17 GMT 1
Rikka knew now was not the time to ask questions, she drew her sword and stepped behind Molly; figuring it would attack her first. She took a defensive position as she waited, she could see her hands shaking as she gripped her sword.
She heard Molly gasp and quickly looked to her side. She caught a glimpse of a dark figure figure lunging at them. She told herself to move, but her body froze. It tackled them both to the ground and then disappeared, back into the shadows. Get up!A fierce voice growled in her thoughts. "S-suno-Tora..." She whispered to herself. You fool, we fight as a team. Don't let yourself be kicked around like you did before, let me help you.
She stood and looked at Molly, she looked to be a little shaken; but Kayia had come to her side. Captain Yuudai had stepped in front of them, his gaze closely watching the shadows. She looked at him, he stood not phased by anything going on around him. She sighed, once again she had not been ready to fight.
She looked at her Zanpakutoh, she could feel Suno-Tora's presence, he was ready. "A tigers roar, a fearful cry, Suno-Tora make them bleed." Around her eyes darkened and they became more like a cats and black tiger strips lined around her face and traveled down her arms. Her Zanpakutoh changed to a 5' smooth chrome white sword, the thorns on hilt wrapped up her arm, making a gauntlet of spikes. She grabbed the sword with both hands and turned her back towards Yuddai; thinking that it might have circled around them and try to attack from the back.
Her cat eyes scanned the shadows, but she noticed nothing. The tip of Suno-Tora rested on the ground next to her, she was ready this time. Patience. It's testing us. He growled. "I know, I know..." She mumbled back.
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Kaiya
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Post by Kaiya on Oct 26, 2007 22:51:30 GMT 1
Kaiya watched from the sidelines for a bit before sighing. "Mah, it seems this little one is a tricky" she whispered to herself narrowing her eyes. "Shadows of a bird!" she called unleashing her shikai in an instant. Bright red light swallowed her arm again making her arm grow larger into her wing. And quickly as the transformation came, Altair's eyes shot open and looked around his a serious manner. Kaiya's feather shook with excitement and warning of danger making Kaiya have a small smile.
Kaiya quickly stood next to Rikka. Her winged arm folded only by a little just in case she has to attack quickly. "Rikka, I'll watch your back" chuckled Kaiya making rikka nod as they both looked around. "Rikka, do you see it?" asked Kaiya narrowing her eyes as her smile faded looking around. Captain Yuudai was also on alert as he looked around trying to figure out where the beast has gone.
And just like as Rikka predicated, Molly arm was cut open making her scream out in pain and hold her arm. "Damn it! its a fast one!" cursed Rikka as she looked around. Kaiya was instantly blocking anymore attacks towards Molly by covering her with her wing. Altair's eye looked at Kaiya in worry making kaiya give him a reassuring look before looking at her surroundings.
In the shadows a panther like form smirking while licking the blood off his mouth. "Tasty" smirked the creature as it went back into the shadows.
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Post by Rikka on Oct 26, 2007 23:39:44 GMT 1
Damn!That happened fast... With Kaiya protecting Molly like that, it leaves only Yuddai and me to fight. Rikka though as she looked to the spot it had disapeared to. Rikka was tired of playing, She had let Molly get hurt. It was going to pay. Rikka, don't be hasty. Wait For it to come... She ignored Suno-Tora and jumped into the shadows, her cat eyes looking for anything that moved. She could hear his growl of disaprovel, but it didn't seem to bother her; she had made up her mind. She caught a glimpse of something and threw her hand out in it's direction. It sent a gust of wind towards it, she heard a hiss and then it was thrown out into the light.
Yuddai watched the Adjuchas being shot out of the shadows, and jumped at the chance to attack it. In it's stunned confusion, Yuddai's sword hit it in it's right leg. It screeched as it jumped back into the shadows, leaving a trail of blood. Rikka's eyes picked up the gilt that the blood let off. She jumped in front of it, a growl escaped her throat as she showed her fang like teeth. The match between two cats had begun. The panther like Adjuchas and The Silver Tigris.
Rikka lunged at the Adjuchas, it moved just in time to doge and tried to get deeper in the shadows."Oh, no you don't!" Rikka hissed as she turned and caught it in the side with her sword. It hissed and turned to face her.
"That is the last time you touch me!" It swiped at her, Rikka tried to doge, but it caught her sword in it's other hand. She took a quick breath as the claw contacted her cheek; leaving a gash. It laughed as she gasp when the pain finally registered. He twisted her arm and pushed her back into the open. She felt the blood from her face going down her neck, and flowing into her hair.
She could hear it mocking her from the shadows, but didn't do anything about it. She could tell it wanted to lure her back into the shadows. She stood just out of range of the shadows and smile; hoping that would be enough to draw it out.
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Post by Tahoshi on Oct 28, 2007 19:36:35 GMT 1
"Hmph."
Yuudai was getting impatient. He wanted to see what the others could do, but more of him, including the spirit of Mjolnir wanted to fight. He stepped forward, releasing his Reiatsu in a way that almost made the three he was with fall to the ground.
"Show no Mercy! Mjolnir!" he cried, holding his sword up in the air, as a white light and mist flowed around it, turning it into a huge, ornate hammer. The Adjuchas watched, and felt his spirit energy rise.
"Oh, so they do have teeth!" it shrieked, lunging at the semi-paralysed Rikka. Fortunately, shock-waves tend to travel at the speed of sound, and the one launched from the giant hammer smashed into the side of the panther-like Hollow, sending it crashing into the wall nearby. Yuudai Sheathed his reiatsu enough to let the others get out of the way.
"If you want a fight, It's me you want." Yuudai said, holding Mjolnir in two hands, making it look like a cumbersome weapon. The Hollow saw this as a weakness, and charged. "I'm gonna gut you like a Fi-" it began, but was cut short as the large man swung the hammer with speed and force to rival a racing truck, slamming into the side of the creature. The shockwave from it followed soon after, crushing the building behind into rubble.
Yuudai stood there, his Hammer resting on his shoulder, as he tilted his head to one side, and then the other. Both times a loud crack hit the airwaves.
"That was just a warm up." Yuudai said softly, walking towards the creature, his Reiatsu swarming around him like fireflies. Slowly, as he walked, he released it, forcing it into his arms and shoulders, ready to strike. The Hollow had another idea. All of the attacks so far had been weak, and barely scratched it. Climbing out of the rubble, Yuudai could see this, and needed his Limiter released. He turned his head to the other three.
"Call for a limit release!" he shouted, prompting them to get their phones, as Yuudai fought to hold back the creature. The speed of his Attacks were slower than usual, and although he was pumping his Reiatsu into his attacks, it wasn't helping him much. Eventually, Molly called out to him -
"Authorised!"
As soon as that word was heard, Yuudai smiled. "Limit Release!" he shouted, the full force of his Reiatsu released now, as a pillar of light surrounding him.
"You think a little show like that will make you more powerful?" the Ajuchas asked, standing on top of the ruined building. Yuudai looked up at it.
"Yes. That Limit Release gave me access to my full strength... I'm now Five times stronger than before." Using the full power of his spirit, he overcame his usual slow speed, and Flash-Stepped next to it. No-one there could've seen his movements, not even the Adjuchas.
He Burned a large part of his reiatsu, anyone nearby would've seen it as his arms glowing white, and crackling with lightning. He swung the hammer down upon the Hollow's mask, a blast of Thunder rocked the buildings nearby, and knocked the three Shinigami to their backs, their ears ringing.
After the dust cleared, Yuudai stood there, hammer hanging on his shoulder, and a slowly disappearing Adjuchas class Hollow next to him, the haze of its existence blending into the background. None of them expected what happened next... A Gigantic red door, adorned with what looked like human bones flashed into existence, and opened in front of them, sucking the spirit of the Hollow into its fiery depths, before closing, and vanishing as suddenly as it had appeared.
"Good Riddance." Yuudai said, before sealing his Zanpakutoh back into its sword form. He walked over to the girls, and stood in front of them, as they slowly got to their feet.
"And that is how you kill a Hollow."
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Post by Kaiya on Oct 29, 2007 21:13:38 GMT 1
"Yuudai-taicho, you are sharp as usually!" smiled Kaiya as she walked forward a bit then turned around to face Molly and Rikka. She out stretched her arm making the eye widened. "Now, Altair don't make a fuss about it" she whispered before her wing started to produce red electricity. Soon two feathers covered in red electricity shot out to molly and Rikka who jumped a bit by the sudden surge of power before calming down.
Soon you could see electricity closing and healing their woulds before disappearing. "I don't know if I healed you all the way so please go to my division after this, to make sure you are okay" she smiled making them nod and 'thanks'. Kaiya turned to Yuudai who looked back at her. "Do you you need any healing?" asked Kaiya to Yuudai who closed his eyes and reopened them. "No, I did not take any injury during the fight" he answered back. Kaiya smiled before chuckling. "sah, if you say so" she said before walking beside rikka.
"Don't over do it Kaiya" murmured Rikka making Kaiya close her eyes before staring at Rikka. "I haven't done too many or 20 at a time, I am fine" she said with a smile as Molly went up to her captain to ask a few questions. Her feathers shook making kaiya look at Altair before sighing. "See, even Altair is worried, you are just too stubborn for your own good you know that Kaiya" Rikka chuckled before turning silent. "Maybe" whispered Kaiya before they faced Yuudai again.
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Post by Rikka on Oct 30, 2007 2:05:55 GMT 1
Rikka wanted to know how he made it look so easy to take the Adjuchas down. She knew it's strength, she had tried to fight it. That made her respect the power gap even more. She sighed, she was also worried about Kayia. Even though she said that she was alright, she still had a bad feeling. She blinked then shook her head. She s just too damn stubborn. She thought and then felt a tap on the shoulder.
"Hey, you alright? You seemed to have spaced out." Molly asked snapping her finger in Rikka's face.
Rikka pushed Molly's hand out of her face. "Sorry, just thinking. What about you, are you alright?"
"Yup, only a little scratch on my arm, and Kaiya healed that up for me. She didn't do as good a job on your gash. It just scabbed over." Rikka felt her face, she had scab that ran from her right ear to just above her cheek bone.
"I knew it." She muttered to herself as she quickly walked over to Kaiya; leaving Molly looking on in confusion. She placed he hands on her hips and glared at Kaiya. "Why didn't you say anything!"
Kaiya shrugged. "Say anything about what? I feel fi..." Altair turned back into it's sealed form and Kaiya started to Sway. Rikka tried to steady her, but Kaiya feinted and Rikka was left holding her up. She slowly slid to her knees, Kaiya would have knocked her over."Damn it! Not now. Wake up!" She yelled as she started to shake her, tring to wake he up. "Uh, Captain Yuddai sir... are we leaving soon?" She asked as he walked over to see what she was fusing about. He looked at Kaiya and nodded. He lifted kaiya easily onto his shoulder and opened the gate.
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Rikka thought it was ironic that Kaiya belonged to the healing squad. Molly and her walked quietly behind Yuddai, almost like he had scolded them. Yuddai carried her to her squad and then she was taken to her quarters. Yuddai left, most likely to report to the Captain commander. Rikka sat outside Kaiya's door, Molly sat next to her.
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Post by Tahoshi on Oct 30, 2007 12:53:57 GMT 1
Yuudai walked slowly towards the Captain-Commanders meeting room. Although the mission wasn't truly over, it had to be put on hold because of the interruption of the Adjuchas. Mjolnir was aching to go back to the real world, and fight more... That creature wasn't even enough for him to stretch.
"Commander." He said as he opened the large double doors. Sato looked down from his chair.
"I know. But I can't let you go out alone, not with Kyuuketsuki out there still." He said, slowly. He knew Yuudai respected his views, but also knew that he wanted to fight, and leaving a Gillian class Hollow in the real world was a bit like throwing a handful of food into a pool of pirahnas.
"I have given Captain Hremsfeld permission to go to the real world. I suggest you find him, and invite yourself into his mission. He can give you the details." he finished. Yuudai bowed to him, and turned on his heel, marching straight out of the meeting room.
***Soon...***
"Razgriz!" he called, catching up with the towering Russian. "I hear you have a mission, and some space for members. Count me in." he said, enthusiastically.
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Post by Juno on Oct 30, 2007 20:08:15 GMT 1
She didn't believe it. She had nearly dropped the ring! After the rather close call, Juno relented in her idle grip on the precious item, fastening the silver chain it hung upon back around her neck. The sun was now fully up, the warm rays causing the young redhead to start nodding off. "I shouldn't sleep up here..." she murmured, biting her lip to try and fight back a yawn. She knew it would be better to sleep back at her Division's quarters... but the sun and fresh air were so nice... And no one in their right mind would bother her up here. For once, she'd be able to get uninterrupted sleep. It seemed like such a flawless plan, she couldn't help but indulge herself in a nap. A soft yawn and Juno moved away from the edge. She took off her Zanpakutoh and haori, folding up the white cloth to serve as a pillow. No sooner than she had lain her head down, Juno had fallen into a light sleep.
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Post by Sir Razgriz on Oct 30, 2007 20:59:47 GMT 1
"Razgriz!" called Yuudai, running to the aforementioned. "I hear you have a mission, and some space for members. Count me in." he said, enthusiastically.
"I got that for figuring out where to get a wood chipper, but that works, and I've been cooped up way too long! We're going with our squads, right?" the tank responded with a grin.
Without waiting for a response, he added "We should probably bring Juno, too; she'd be really mad if we killed the Hollow and she wasn't there. Honestly, I'd rather fight Kyuuketsuki twice, alone, than go up against her, even in Shikai. I like it when my body is intact, or at least when I can see why it isn't. Oh, and Galm; she needs to fight a Hollow sooner or later, and her healing kidou abilities will, of course, be useful. Especially against something that can throw your soul at you."
Both agreeing that the squad they were sending could be changed, Razgriz set out to find Galm, and Yuudai to find Capt. Breyer.
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Post by Kaiya on Oct 30, 2007 22:52:18 GMT 1
Rikka and Molly stood outside of Kaiya's resting room. But before rikka can touch the door knob they felt a bit of a spiritual pressure. It got higher and higher making the two on alert as they watched the corner hearing footsteps come closer. They watched in anticipation until they only looked in disbelief to see a child with red spike, long hair and very large purple eyes with cat slits. When he saw them the spiritual pressure seem to lift and he slowly walked towards them.
But as he walked Molly eyes widened at what the child was wearing. "rikka, that kid is wearing a Captains Cloak!" whispered Molly making Rikka nod as she stared a the child who stood in front of them. "I would have never guess you two to be here! Who are you?" asked the child in giggles. "Sir, I am seated officer Molly and this is Vice Captain Rikka, we just came to check on our fallen comrade Vice Captain Kaiya" said Molly politely bowing to the captain.
The boy eyes turned serious making Molly flinch and Rikka glare. "I am Captain Dedrick Devenpeck, Captain of squad 10.......And I shall not give you permission to see her, so please leave" the child practically hissed with venom making Rikka growl back and glare. Before a fight could break out Molly quickly pulled Rikka from Behind and started to drag her away. "HAHAHA! We shall go just like you ordered Dedrick-Taicho!" and with that said they were gone. Dedrick looked at where they were before entering the room.
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Dedrick sat down beside the bed of Kaiya who laid asleep peacefully under the white covers. Dedrick took Kaiya's hand squeezing it tight while looking at her closed eyes. "kaiya" he whispered as he continued to stay there squeezing her hand with all his might.
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Post by Rikka on Oct 31, 2007 1:15:32 GMT 1
"Who does the little brat think he is! You should of-" Rikka's fists clenched by her side. Molly backed off a bit, she wasn't sure where Rikka would take this.
"Rikka you know as well as I do that he would have won. He is a captain and you could barley land a hit on the Adjuchas. " Molly said nervously. Rikka stopped and Molly nearly walked into her.
Rikka shrugged. "Yeah, I guess your right. I'm going to go for a walk, see you later." Rikka started to walked away, and started to laugh to herself. "I know, you murdered that Adjuchas." She said sarcastically. She looked back to see Molly blushing.
**** Squad IIV **** Rikka wondered how squad IIV was doing and headed back to her section. When she got there one of the new members ran up to her and bowed. "The captain has requested to see you once you came back."
"Sounds about right." She sighed and headed to her captain's quarters. She knocked on his door, from inside he asked who it was. "It's me, Rikka. You asked to see me." She called through the door.
"Ah, Yes!" He said as he opened his door and welcomed her in. Rikka walked in and noticed that most of his stuff was gone and he was no longer in a shingami robe; she also noticed that he was missing his right arm.
She looked at him, a bit confused. "Whats going on?" She asked.
"Hmm... Where to start. I was taken by surprise when the rogues attacked... I lost my right arm, my dominant arm. I can't wield a sword with my left." He smiled slightly then continued. "Rikka, I'm resigning."
Rikka swallowed hard, but nodded. "If that is your decision , then I wish you luck where you go." She bowed and then turned to leave, she felt his hand clasp on her shoulder.
"I hope we meet again sometime. Good luck here, I know it can be tough." He removed his hand and let her out.
She started to walk to the center of the Seireitei. Suno-Tora appeared and started to walk beside her. He was a large white tiger, he seemed to purring. Whats your next course of action? The captain spot in the squad is open, are you going to ask to fill it? Rikka almost laughed at the thought. "Me, be a captain..." Her voice dropped. "No, not now at least. I'm still not that familiar with combat..."
What you doing then, you look like you have some sort of plan. Asked Suno-Tora as he looked up at her. She ran a hand along his back. "I'm going to check the roster. Their has to be atleast one squad that needs a Vice-Captain. Maybe they will except me." At this, she thought she heard him laugh. I hope your right. He said as he started to disappear.
As she looked over the roster she found one that looked promising. Squad III Was missing it's Vice-Captain. She looked at the Captain, Razgriz. "Well, I guess I better go find him, and see what he says." She mumbled to herself as she set off to find the captain.
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