Karakura Town

“Hello lady Banira! Oh hello kitty…” Luna said cheerfully hugging her Hollow Bear as she pulled herself up onto a chair so she could be seen better. “Where were you off at?” The young girl gave Banira her puppy dog eyes as she put her hands behind her back. “You didn’t happen to bring me some candy while you were there?”

“Luna… behave…” Sol Solis said having already taken a seat beside’s Luna. “and don’t disrespect Grimmjow… he’s a fellow Espada and comrade in arms…”

“But he is a kitty!” Luna wined.

“He’s a panther… there is quite a difference… now come sit down and calm yourself…” Sol Solis said with a sigh… and Luna grudgingly obeyed.



The doors were thrown open, an Arrancar that had never been seen before stepped through the threshold. A man with long white hair and yellow eyes. He read from a large leather bound tome as he took his seat there was something off about him… a sense of malice and feral drives… as if he was but a Menos Grande mindless and driven only by base instincts and his betters. Though it was at least physically well hidden beneath finery and posh appearance. “Good day comrades… I was made four days ago… I am the new Second Arrancar. I hope we all get along well enough… and if we don’t its not like the Shinigami can stop us with the power lord Aizen has amassed.” He turned a page before taking the time to quickly glance over everyone in attendance before his eyes returned to his book.



Gysake eyed the new girl as he used old blood stained rags from his satchel to wrap his arm rather badly bleeding arm up. “They were weak… I blocked the boy’s cero with one hand… a slight miscalculation did cost me a minor flesh wound though… I was expecting much more… such as they could defend themselves…”

Kuroki's attention was drew back to his sister who was hugging a young Arrancar which belonged to Asun's faction. "Banira, Arrancar are not fluffy bears." he rolled his eyes and looked over to the line of Espada, Grimmjow and the two halves of the 7th Espada were, talking...? amongst themselves, Ulquiorra just stayed silent as usual, however he was looking at Banira.

It was just then when another Arrancar came into the room, claiming to be the 2nd Espada, it evoked a comment from Grimmjow as usual, it didn't seem to phase Ulquiorra though, who was the strongest up until this point. Kuroki glared over to Grimmjow. "Maybe if you became stronger and stopped loosing against Ulquiorra, then you could be a rank higher." Kuroki shrugged and proceeded on to examine the new Espada. He looked up and down at him a few times before a faint smile appearing across his face. "What's your name Espada?"

Katsu eyes shifted to Gysake when he spoke, watching him as he wrapped a bandage around his arm. She sighed in disappointment. Well, it seemed she hadn't really missed out on much if Aisen's kids hadn't been that strong after all. "I see, how boring." She said, yawning. Though any one of the soul reapers around her would have likely given her a worthy fight, she didn't feel like attacking the already injured. And though she longed for a fight she didn't want to get into a brawl with the entire group.

He watched and listened to the Manic and the new girl. "Ya, I feel really bad for some scorched skin..." Imura pushed himself to his feet and took a few steps towards Gysake. His side was still in a lot of pain but he was getting better dealing with it. He disbursed the cane he was using before, " Because of you I had a choose being cut in half or tor up." He turned to the new girl and was going to say something but one glance into her eyes froze his blood. He stared at her for a sec before turning to Blaze and Lilly, "Would You two say something?"

Katsu let her hands drop back to her side, rolling her eyes at Imura's complaining while his back was turned. Typical of a weakling to pin the blame of injury on another party to make themselves feel better. By the time Imura turned to her she stared him down with her narrow eyes, mocking him in her mind. He seemed as though there was something he was going to say to her but he just stared at her for a long moment. In that silence Katsu's lips curved into a slight grin, recognizing that this man seemed unnerved by her, and not only enjoying it but taking advantage of it to freak him out further. After all this was one of the only was she could get enjoyment out of those who couldn't give her a decent fight. The moment Imura turned away from her and towards a couple other soul reapers to speak she spoke. "You should just say it, if you have something to say." She said in a casual way, though it held a chilling note. She wanted something interesting to do, otherwise she might be tempted to pick a fight and Imura had given her an opening to amuse herself in other ways than fighting.

“Be happy that your still alive… because if Kuro Kansou had struck you… you’d be in a lot of pain.” His eyes fell back on Katsu. “It was… I believe that was their main battle tactic… bore us to death.” He said with a shrug before leaning against a wall and letting his other wounds run… however the wounds on his back were quickly caked with dirt from the wall. Though it didn’t seem to even notice… or maybe he simply didn’t care. “I guess we may as well get formalities out of the way… I am Gysake once member of squad 11... I am also known as the Thousand Soul Butcher… the creature that has skulked the mortal word hunting down the strongest spirit energy to fight and kill. It is nic… well hello.”



Luna smiled happily. “A meeting of family is never ever never a waste of time! Never ever!” The eccentric girl nodded her head to ensure everyone knew she had confirmed this as truth. She took out a piece of paper “oh and I drew Aizen a picture! I know he’s going to wuve it.” She said looking over the rather crudely drawn picture of all the Espada along with Aizen standing around holding hands. “oh… but I need to add the Mr. two. It wouldn’t be complete with out all of us!” She then took out a box of crayons she had taken form the world of the living and began to scribble.

“Well… until Aizen gets here… are their any concerns that we should go over. Such as Fraccion requests… seeing I don’t believe Grimmjow ever replaced his lost Fraccion did he? Well I have a complete list of non-Fraccion Numeros.” She said pulling out the several page long document. “Also… would anyone like tea? Jintsu… please go fetch us some tea.” The Arrancar had appeared moments later bearing a tray with a kettle and several teacups along with a cup and a bottle of juice most likely for Luna.



“I am Izu Mikatira, it is a pleasure to meet you all.” He said with a half bow. “and I would enjoy a cup of tea… thank you madam.” His eyes idly followed Banira. “Such a strange and eccentric woman… Even so… Soul Reaper silence yourself… It is not your place to insult others… from what I understand you’ve been captured. Which means your either a prisoner… or a slave. And thus… anything she does makes her better then you… for she is free.”

Katsu's attention was drawn from a potentially amusing bout of words with Imura when Gysake began to address her. Her almost evil grin faded into a smile and she chuckled at his comment. Well at least one of the group seemed to share a similar ideal for battle. She took a casual step in Gysake's direction, her eyes scanning over him in a calculating manner. He started to get on with the formalities. It was at the mention of squad 11 that seemed to trigger her memory, vague as it was, of this man's reputation. But it wasn't the man's story that she even cared about. In fact the instant that it came to mind she started locking it away again. It was how and what he was saying as he spoke, she could sense that this guy would definitely provide a good fight. But just as her inner excitement was about to boil over into the physical realm of expression she squashed it with facts. Katsu's smile shifted to a frown, almost as if Gysake's greeting had upset her. It was the man's condition that had crushed her excitement. The man didn't seem to care that he was injured, nor seem in pain, however the injuries would get in the way of the fight. So, for now she would wait, as irritating as that was to her. But by no means was she going to let him slip away without first doing battle with her. Katsu's smile returned, slightly sinister, and she replied with a short introduction of her own. "I'm Katsu, also once a member of squad 11. Hello to you too." Her voice was light, but her eyes glinted, almost demanding a fight.

Not only did he hear her but he swore he felt he words run up his spine like a chill. Over his live many people have talked down to him or used what he said to mess with him. This has given him a small knack to tell if it was coming and so he could dodge it if possible it them. There ware time that he could counter but he had a problem sawing the right thing. Here goes, He turned to Katsu in as normal as he could with his whole left side torn to hell and the only thing holding him together was his semi transparent Shikai. hr first looked at Gysake, "That don't surprise me that you were from squad 11, You hold your self like it." He looked back to Kyomine, "You do too." Imura grinned a little, "You 2 just look like those how want to fight for no reason but to fight, but there can a reasons behind. Like fighting because you simple have the power to and wants to use it, " He glances at Gysake then back, "And there are those that fight to prove something, If to simply so that their better then everyone else around them." He narrowed his eyes and chocked his head to the side while looking her up and down like he was scanning her, " You from the slums, aren't you? So am I, I'm Moshi Imura."

Imuras attention was drawn to a figure laying on the ground within the area they fought, that's right. leaving his words in the air, hoping they made a impact, Imura made his way to Kyomine. He kneeled next him, There don't seem to be any wounds. "Hey!"Imura lightly slapped him in the face.

Dang double posting

Having already decided that the fight between herself and Gysake would take place later on she had no qualms about refocusing her attention back to Imura as he spoke. She turned back to face Imura with her fierce silver-blue eyes as he started off with how he wasn't surprised to hear she had once been in squad 11. It was then that her smile shifted from sinister to amused. "I'm glad that even one such as yourself can recognize the greatness of those who once hailed from the 11th squad." Her words casual, yet obviously meant to be insulting. She was then silent for a minute, allowing Imura to finish his speech which ended with an introduction. Katsu didn't bother re-introducing herself, she already knew she didn't like the guy that much and his only purpose, to her, was to amuse her with more of his boldly spoken words. She chuckled. "I see that growing up in the slums didn't teach you how to stay in one piece." She mocked, laughingly, referring to his current state of being.

Imura grinned as he turned back to her seeing that his words didn't have a outwards effect, at least. Her eyes told her she disliked him and her laugh bore into him. I other method to fight back was to admit every thing and show you don't care. All or nothing, "Maybe...or maybe its the reason I can still function despite my current state." He stood up and after a moment he chucked, " Let me guess next your going to state that I must be weak and totally useless." He chuckled some more." Well you would be right. It don't matter what squad I was in because I was near the bottom. I may have been on a few missions but mostly as look out, or as they may have said when they thought I wasn't listening "Staying out of the way" spot. Yes, I do have an number of kills but that don't count for to much." It was at that point something inside him gave in.

"The truth in would have never became a soul reaper if it wasn't for my friend Aki, who in fact didn't get in. After that I was left alone to learn and fight for myself. Despite the fact that no one wanted anything to do with me I made it throw." He wanted stop but he couldn't. In the ruins of the Seireitei, in front of people how couldn't care less about his well being, he was venting. "After that no one gave a damn about me, I tried my best and I was still just part of the background, easy to be forgotten. Until she..." He stopped and looked down at the neckless on his wrist, If I stop now she will just poke at it, " Until someone finally saw me and tried to help." He looked back to her. His hand was gripping the loose bit of the neckless. His eyes bore back into hers.

Asun had also walked over to Kuroki to greet the new Espada. He noticed that his sister was dragging Miedoso around which made him roll his eyes again, she seemed to forget about Ulquiorra and just moved on to Miedoso, who knows why though, well who knows why she treats any of them different. “I am Izu Mikatira, it is a pleasure to meet you all.” the new Espada spoke, giving a slight bow. Refreshing Kuroki thought, most of them wouldn't even bother. "Kuroki Sōsuke" he replied with a faint smile on his face.

He then turned around and looked over towards Grimmjow, giving a shrug. "I don't know if my father is coming or not." he used flash step to get in front of Grimmjow, a cold smile on his face. "But I suggest you start treating me like your boss, because I will be the one to take over from my father." then turning to Luna and Sol Solis, his smile a kind and friendly one. "I'd love some tea."

Katsu threw her head back and laughed openly. Maybe there was something to like about this guy after all. Willingly and boldly admitting weakness and then went on, almost as if he had to explain the reasons. Though she didn't much care about Imura's past she much preferred the type of person that admits their weakness, showing intellect, rather than those who flaunted and bragged, proving themselves idiots full of hot air. Her silver eyes followed his gaze as it dropped to a necklace wrapped around his wrist when he paused in his dialog. She raised an eye brow, folding her arms across her chest as he looked back up to meet her eyes. His eyes held an admirable determination that intrigued Katsu. She had seen similar looks in the eyes of many but still had no idea what the look might mean. After all she didn't know what it was like to really care for another person. There was no one that she held dear, no one that she fought for. All she had ever known was battle and she enjoyed it, but it caused her to be alone. She was quite for a moment her amused look never fading from her face, her silver eyes boring back into Imura's with unwavering ferocity. Unfolding her arms she strode over to Imura and extended a hand towards him, patting him on the head like he was a small child. "I don't know what it is about people like you, you sell yourself short." She said in a rough, demeaning way, yet something about her seemed to be praising him, even if it was only the slightest bit. Sliding her hand to his forehead she roughly pushed him. "Even the weak had a use." She said with a laugh.

Kyomine noticed a small stinging sensation on his right cheek, as he began to regan consiousness. He grumbled a little when he opened his eyes, and saw the feet of someone standing next to him. His eyes trailed upward to a nasty wound covered up by some transparent substance. It reminded him of the way he used to cover his wounds using shadow energy. Wait a minute. Thats one more memory he had just regained. He slowely got sat himself up, rubbing his cheek. His headache was now gone, and with it the apparent vision he had when he was unconsious. He couldn't recall anything that the wolf, and the creature next to it had said. Or even their existance. Everything was a blur. He then remembered waking up in the forest, and having his small battle against a girl. He took another glance over to the guy standing next to him. He was the same wounded person he saw earlier, but the girl that was with him was now gone. He appeared to be somewhat fine, but not in any good condition to fight anyone. He then turned to look at a woman who had entered the are after him. She was talking to the injured guy. They seemed to be talking about squads or something. It sounded familiar to him. He got himself to his feet, and brushed off the dirt from his kimono. "Hey. You guys wouldn't happen to know what the number 10 is supposed to mean would you?" He asked nonchalantly guessing that it might be his squad, sence they were talking about theirs.

Nico had found a full store room and memorized the place and only grabbed what she could carry and rushed back to Imura and found him talking to the others, she didn't like other soul reapers and stood behind him clutching his tattered shirt careful not to put pressure on his wounds. "I have stuff to fix you...?" she said, her words hung in the air and she wanted to hid from all the people in the clearing but she had been trained better then that and she let out a deep breath and stood straight and emerged from behind him putting on her "I don't give a F" face and looked at all the people.

He had expected some laughter from her, Almost every one he has used this tactic with have laughed. Now he stood there waiting for some counter from her. She could poke at the every thing he said, make a comment on how his friend should be here, or go after the last part. He watched as she made her way to him, Her eyes striking back at him and a look of sheer amusement that Imura found weird in a way. When she positioned herself in front of him, He braced himself.

Then she patted him on the head, "I don't know what it is about people like you, you sell yourself short." Her demeanor, action, and words confused Imura and just for a second he saw "her", was that praise? He didn't expect this at all, as she pushed him on the forehead Imura took a step back. He didn't know how to react, Then Kyomine got up and asked a questions, Thank you guy I don't know, "Umm, Well, no idea, " He looked at Kyomine and found Nico returning with medical supply's, "Oh Nico, good you found a store house." We can go and get it in a minute and head back." He looked around him." Umm, this is Katsu, " He gestured to the women, "That's Gysake," He pointed to guy cut up and leaning on the rubble, "And I don't know this guy." He gestured Kyomine.

Izu merely glanced towards Toshiro and the Shinigami would feel as if a thousand swords at pierced his body… turning the Shinigami into a pin cushion. That was the feeling of this Arrancar’s intent to kill… a horrid sensation that most creatures weren’t capable of. Where as Zaraki had a love of fighting… Izu had an addiction… a severe addiction. He was addicted to blood… and screams. He was addicted to pain and adrenalin suffering and conflict. The more his enemies begged the better he felt, and due to Toshiro’s words a twisted smile crossed his face… one that out did Gin’s. “It is one thing if you insult me Shinigami… but when you insult Lord Aizen’s judgment that is where the line is crossed. I will crush you with my bare hands boy… I shall rip you limb from limb and grind your bones to dust. “ He stood up cracking his neck. “You want to see how long you last against the second espada boy… then take as many free hits as you like… and to be fair I won’t even use my arms. I’ll beat you into a concussion with my head.” He moved his arms behind his back. “Go ahead… strike me… I want to see how quick your Zanpakuto goes before it snaps against my skin.”



“That is more then enough… both of you sit down…” Sol Solis said with a venomous glare to each of them. “So lord Kuroki if your father isn’t coming I assume you called us to gather for some reason or was this simply on a whim of your sister? If it was me and my sister would like to return to our quarters.”

Jintsu refilled the glass for Asun before using Sonido to vanish and reappear with a tray of fruit filled pastries. “Freshly baked. Cherry Danish… or so the humans call it.” He said setting the tray back down on the table before appearing beside Luna, pouring her a glass of juice he placed on the table and quickly drew a handkerchief wiping her face. “Lady Luna I wiped your face before you left… don’t tell me you’ve eating crayons again…” He wagged his finger with a certain level of apathy. “Does anyone else require anything?”




Izu was taken aback but sat down when he caught hold of Sol Solis’ glare. “Very well…” He said down retaken his refined pose. “Greetings… Espada Eloise”.



Gysake nodded when someone outside his vision… which was everyone as he was hanging his head… said his name. He felt someone… he knew fighting such a person would be fun… and most likely kill him… and there were only a few people that he was -sure- possessed such power… Espada higher then five and Yamamoto, Byakuya, and Kenpachi… What… if it was Kenpachi… the man who lead him to what he was today… strength… that was the only requirement for being a member of squad 11... And now he had it… and squad 11 was gone. “I feel something… its… stronger then myself… stronger then that Arrancar from earlier… it power is… so vast I can’t even grasp if it holds a limit…”

Katsu only smiled in mild amusement at Imura's speechlessness. She chuckled, not nearly as fun as a fight but amusing none the less. Katsu's eyes drifted to Kyomine as he awoke and asked a random question that gave Katsu that he had at least a mild concussion. She ignored his words completely and let her eyes fall upon a female whose name was apparently Nico came up behind Imura. Her voice was soft and Katsu got the impression she didn't like begin around so many others. That was until she stepped out from behind Imura and put on a defiant look. Katsu met her gaze whit her usual fierce gaze. Nico didn't appear to be much of a fighter, at least not physically, which turned away most of Katsu interest right off the bat.
Katsu gave a curt nod as Imura spoke her name and gestured to her. Then she turned around to look at Gysake, whom Imura also introduced to Nico. It was about this time that Katsu felt a vast spiritual pressure, a familiar one. She grinned and looked up into the blue sky, her silver eyes glinting. She would know that spiritual pressure anywhere as it belonged to one of the few people that Katsu actually respected, her captain.

Kuroki/Ulquiorra

"I don't know where we are going. I just don't want to be in the same room as Ulquiorra." Kuroki heard her sister say it and a look of confusion befell his face. "That's not what I heard..." he snickered slightly at the thought, she was probably trying to make Uquiorra jealous, though...Kuroki turned...by the looks of his emotionless face, he didn't care. Kuroki sighed, slumping his shoulders slightly, he was hoping for some reaction of Ulquiorra, that guy was never fun, at least he could tease Grimmjow and get a worthy reply.

"Well mister Espada #2 you come waltzing in floating your silly lttle words around but you just came in here annoucing that your the second Espada when," his voice growing louder ", you haven't proven your worth that damned postion." Kuroki turned sharply, a cold glare on his face directed at the soul reaper. How could he question his father's judgement? "Shut the hell up Soul Reaper, before I prove that I can kill you." there was a spike in spiritual pressure from Kuroki. “It is one thing if you insult me Shinigami… but when you insult Lord Aizen’s judgment that is where the line is crossed. I will crush you with my bare hands boy… I shall rip you limb from limb and grind your bones to dust. “ As Kuroki turned to glare at Izu, the spiritual pressure increased. "They'll be no fighting in here!" he yelled angrily at them before turning back to Toshiro. "Watch your mouth next time." the pressure just seemed to be dropped suddenly as Kuroki walked away from them.

“So Lord Kuroki if your father isn’t coming I assume you called us to gather for some reason or was this simply on a whim of your sister? If it was me and my sister would like to return to our quarters.” Kuroki looked to Sol Solis and Luna with a faint smile on his face. "The reason why you're here is because I needed to introduce you to the new Espada. The 2nd and 3rd Espada." he scoured the room for a few seconds. "When you're all acquainted, then go." he turned his back to them and waved his hand dismissively. Uquiorra had just been watching everything, he wasn't one to try and converse with anyone, the only time he usually spoke was if he was spoken to directly.

Banira
Banira smiled softly. "Maybe your right Miedoso. I souldn't give up!" She stood up before she heard,

"He's lucky to have someone like you."

She walked up in front Miedoso and kissed his forhead. "Tell the others I'm going to the Soul Society." She opened a Gargenta and stepped backwards into it.

Nuroki

Nuroki sighed at all the commotion going on around her. How annoying can this get? Shaking her head. she looked at Ulquiorra. I'd rather have Emptiness than Loneliness." She shook her head once again, looking at Kuroki. What to do now?

Imura, by habit, looked into the air as he felt an unreal spiritual pressure. He closed his eyes as he Started to walk in what looked at first to be a random direction. After a couple of feet he stopped. "Its moving...fast..." He frowned, "Were do I know this spiritual pressure I feel as if I should know it..." He lifted hand up and as soon as it was level, his dust visibly slightly lifted up and took off in all directions. By now the spiritual pressure was too weak to follow by normal senses but Imura had a edge. He brought his head down but kept eyes closed and his hand started to move to his side but stop half way. opening his eyes he looked the way he pointed. "Small...Its being held back...I should now him...." His eyes searched the distance as if could see him but he was just focusing the dust in that direction to focus his senses. "He's moving slightly away...For some reason I can't place this guy...I should know him." He turned and looked the others and when his eyes landed on Gysake, it was like a light switch, With a disappointed sigh, "How the hell could I for get him. We should follow him, If he shifts just a bit he'll just disappear." He looked at Nico, "I can travel and this is a little bit more impotent then my well being."

[This is crap but I'm trying to move things along.]

Banira

Banira smiled. "Nice to meet you, Kenpachi." She decided to take a step forward. "I am no Espada, if you're wondering." She seemed unfazed by his psychotic grin. She tried to recall if her father ever mentioned if you knew someone that grinned like that. After a few moments of thinking, it clicked. "My father knows you!" She smiled coldly. "Question is, do you know whole my father is?" She stared at him, awaiting his anwer, laughing to herself. She Sonido'ed onto the nearest tree branch. "Heh. Time's wasting." She quickly glanced around herself.

Nuriko

Nuriko stood up abruptly and Sonido'ed out of the room. "I'm leaving." She muttered slightly before she opened a Garganta to Karakura Town. "Kunni, come." Her Fraccion came to her and walked along side her.

"This place is a dump." She was standing on some ruble of a tall building. Kunni looked up at the sun. "Yes. It is." Nuriko sighed. Now to find some Soul Reapers who are somewhat weak. She smiled a little bit before she walked of into a random direction.

He looked at her with surprise, with everything he saw of her he didn't expect her to act like this. He watched as she took off in, Happy in the fact that she was going to see her old captain. It was understandably, The man she was going after is known as the strongest man to ever live. If he can find him and bring him back to the camp it would go a long way to rebuilding up the soul reaper strength. As she took off, he suddenly another spiritual pressure, This one he recognize since he had encountered in not to long ago. "That girl, " He murmured. With a small grunt he followed after Katsu. "Wait," He tried to call after her but she had a good head start and wasn't at 100%. In true it probably a better idea to grab the supplys and head back but If he could get Kenpachi to come back... He closed the distance a bit between him and Katsu but couldn't reach her.

Toshiro

Toshiro looked at Azien disguseted that he said he didn't give him permisson to enter the throne room. "Well Azien if you didn't give me permisson what are you going to do about it, and when are you going to let me and your son have a go at each other, or do you just think he'll die if he fought me the way I see it your still babying him," Toshiro spoke all that without a care for the world. He looked across to Kuroki watching his reaction insulting his father.

Eloise

Eloise gently drank some tea; she was flabbergasted at how the lowly shinigami dare insult her lord. She was about to get up when Zeal put his hand on her shoulder telling her not to get in the way of what was gonna happen. Eloise looked at Grimmjow ",so what's your opinion on the soul reaper," she asked him kindly.