Welcome to Gaia! ::

Svetlana's eyes fluttered open. "Bullene-taichou... Thanatos-fukutaichou," she murmured, a jolt of concern ebbing into her voice. Her gaze remained on the hell butterfly as, its duty done, it dissipated into the air. She stood, wearing a fresh change of clothes, her hair still damp from its being immersed in water. Just as she had intended, she was cleansed. She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly as she followed her vice-captain's instructions.

As she walked, she crossed her arms, lightly burned from the Earth's punishing sun, not bothering to wince as the pressure of her fingers caused the red skin to turn white. She would not accept any more challenges which threatened her. She was tired of running, and Thanatos's message burned deeply in her heart.

Her gait turned into a jog, then a full-fledged run.

She arrived at the designated meeting post what felt like an eternity later, angry at time itself for keeping her from her duties. She didn't like appearing this way: damp and disheveled with worry etched across her features, but she couldn't fix all of these visual issues, and as she approached the small team of Shinigami, she combed her fingers through her hair (which was not, for once, knotted between her shoulders) and rubbed her crystalline eyes.

She honed in on her captain and, without saying much of anything, approached him to offer him a deep bow of apology. "Taichou."

((Damn you Jinjaku, you got here before me.....Does not set a good example as a superior officer -.- then again I have been doing college work so that is my excuse.....and it is a good one for a change.))

[enters]
Junichiro, with a typicaly lazy expression, lumbers into the area where a crowd of shinigami were gathering. Junichiro did not recognise most, but one overly enthusiastic shinigami stood out above the rest. Jinjaku, Junichiro's pupil, as usual bouncing around and most likely being an eye sore for most. Junichiro quickend his pace as he approached the hyper-active shinigami. ''Calm down Jinjaku!'' Junichiro quickly sprung his right hand from his jacket pocket to grab Jinjaku by the scruff of his uniform and dragged him to the floor. Junichiro then dragged him away from thecrowed before he hit someone in his jumping around. ''Jinjaku this is a seriouse time, we are preparing our assault and unless you want to die by an allies hand before the gate way has even opened I suggest you calm down and take the situation seriously!'' Junichiro stared down at his squad 3 underling with an almost ominus glare.

[enters]
Leiko landed on a branch a few meters away from the other shinegami looking for other members of squad three. he noticed three Jinjaku, Junichiro and the crazy one whose name he still was a little concerned about, Nicholas so he decided to go and stand by Jinjaku the also unranked member of squad three he knew. He didn't say a word as he landed he just scowled at the floor.

Bob smiled as he saw Thanatos show off a bit, "Just like him, it seems I'll fit just fine in this squad" Bob said as he stood still not really speaking. On the inside though, his whole body was screaming and aching to fight. It seemed it took all of Bob's control just to keep him from running off and fighting an enemy. Even though he had no idea on were to go in order to begin the fight.

"Yes, let the rage and anticipation of war flow over you. You shall destroy any enemy with me at your side" The same malicious yet calm voice rang throughout Bob's mind

Bob glanced either direction trying to see where the source of these taunts were coming. He didn't dare turn his head or ask around. The last thing he wanted to do was look like a loon in front of his comrades.

((Any 3rd seat!? Great I know exactly which vultures will be pestering me this whole time stare ))

Junichiro released his grasp of Jinjaku and turned to focus on the 2 leading the sorte. He did not really recognise them, except for Jan who he had seen only once or twice as of recently but still had no real connection to him in person. Junichiro listened carefully to the plan and the fact he heared that 3rd seat is going to be source of attention for his squad as Tagg had left, Michiko was still being waited on for her arrival and Zack was MIA, Junichiro knew he was going to get plenty of attention from certain pests within his squad.

Captains, vice-captains, or 3rd seats, huh.

Rokera examined the group of shinigami around him. Some were powerful, and looked like they could hold their own against an Arrancar for at least a little while. Others were like him; cannon fodder against beings like the Arrancar. Rokera was slightly gladdened he was not the only shinigami of his class on the raiding force. He didn't want to be dead weight, after all.

"I'll follow Bull-taicho." Rokera spoke just loud enough to be heard. His zanpakuto, sheathed on his left side, was gripped tightly by his left hand. The feel of the handle always seemed to give him power. Oh, and how Rokera loved that power. He did not know what spirit lurked within his blade, but he could feel the specter of it's presence reaching for him. It was still far away, its voice was; nonetheless, it got closer by the day, from rigorous spiritual training.

He heard another shinigami speak. Rokera didn't recognize him, but he heard a name. It was Jinjaku.He's quite the shinigami...childish, it seems to me. I guess it's not my place to judge, but he's going to have to be watched over rather carefully. Another look at a Squad 3 member that was chastising Jinjaku revealed another fact: That must be the poor soul who has to watch him.

Bob smiled, "Very well, I shall stick with Jan if he doesn't mind" Bob said looking towards Jan waiting to see if he would be ok with it. Jan was the one person Bob knew nothing about, he had already met both Thanatos and Bull and had gotten the feel of their fighting style....somewhat, but Jan was someone he knew nothing about, all he knew was his name. Though if he was friends with Bull he had to be strong, especially if Bull showed respect towards him, "I'm hoping he'll say yes, he looks to be very agile so I could learn a great deal from his fighting style, and hopefully help him in some manor" Bob thought as he stood waiting to see if Jan wouldn't mind having a 'Kid Brother' with him.

A hell butterfly flutters down beside Bull, pausing for a moment before relaying its message. Bull? This is Maximoru, Gates ready when ever you guys decide to come join us. And bring me some whiskey. Its a bit dry around here. The butterfly hovers next to Bull as it waits to see what Bull needs.