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((We're screwed... eek ))

Xeion heard the screams of joy from all around him as both shinigami and human soldiers rejoiced in the fact that they had successfully pushed back the monstrous horde back from the dark depths from whence they came. "Looks like our job is done here. It's about time to head back and..." Xeion said then paused when the entire area grew dark, so dark that one wouldn't be able to see his hand right in front of one's face, then felt a surge of malicious intent fill the surrounding area. Xeion had sensed this type of aura before back when he was delivering invitations in Las Noches wherein he passed through the Labyrinth. There was no doubt about it.

"An Arrancar..."

Suddenly, Xeion heard screams from Ky's soldiers as if someone or something was attacking them. Just like before, the souls of some of Ky's soldiers came running out to him and reported the situation. The information that he obtained from the souls only confirmed his fears and that, in fact, an Arrancar was present and a powerful one to boot. This aura wasn't unlike Torrik-sama's aura nor Acapello-chan's aura, both of whom he met during the course of his escapades in Las Noches. This was an entirely different one.

"Thank you for the info, men. Have a safe trip." Xeion said to the souls of the fallen men then proceeded to stamp them on the forehead with the base of his zanpakuto. As like before, Xeion gave them a salute in which they saluted back at him before they turned into blue orbs and went up to the starlight. "This can't be good. We'd best evacuate the other shinigami to keep the casualties to a minimum. We've already lost so much today." Xeion muttered to himself and started to make his way to the Arrancar.

Xeion arrived at the scene where the corpses of Ky's soldiers lay lifeless. In the middle of the carnage stood a lone figure, his robes pure white yet stained with the blood of the humans he just killed. His face was somewhat dark since it was covered by the remnants of a large Hollow mask. The identity of this new Arrancar was unknown to him but nevertheless, he was still a threat to the safety of the squad which Iu-san had entrusted upon him.

Xeion raised his reiatsu level, even though it was a hard thing to do since that last feat took quite a lot from him, acting as a reiatsu shield to counter the effects of the massive pressure which was being dealt out by the Arrancar's own power. This lifted the pressure which his comrades all over the battlefield were feeling, but in doing so, he sealed all of the pressure along with him inside the 'shield' of reiatsu. The immense pressure this person was giving out was already testing the very limits of Xeion's body, but Xeion was somewhat used to this kind of pressure due to the time he spent with Feiy-sama long ago, so his body was quite holding up well.

"I'll kindly ask...that you please...leave them alone...." Xeion muttered, his voice showing signs of immense fatigue both from his previous fights and from the pressure that his body was currently subjected to. "Our sides have...suffered tremendous...losses. Would it be possible...for both of us...to just retreat...?" Xeion asked, trying his diplomatic approach first, typical of Squad Nine's Vice Captain.

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Seeing Toshiro-kun take the initiative against the Arrancar, Xeion told him to stand down for a while since he knew that, in their current state, they were probably no match for this Arrancar. "Toshiro-kun, please stop! We cannot afford to lose any more shinigami today!" Xeion shouted then turned back to the Arrancar. "I'm sorry, please forgive us. Now, about that thing I asked, would it be possible?"

((Sorry, I didn't catch your post, Toshiro-kun. sweatdrop ))

[Hahaha no problem! If he says no... do you want to tag team him?]

((Alright, I will just say that we are out of the range of the arrancar's reiatsu.))

Pressed against the ground, Dias could feel his bones begging to give way under the weight, to crush themselves to pieces. This is really annoying.... He thought, not really caring about the pain, just worried about the fact that he couldn't budge. He stayed pressed against the floor for only a few seconds before someone who looked just like Toushiro's bankai, picked him up tirelessly. The man felt like ice himself, his skin was freezing to the touch. When he was picked up, the pressure of the immense reiatsu dissipated, it seemed as if the man was releasing his own reiatsu to counter that which was coming from the arrancar. This must be one of Toushiro's abilities. He assumed, putting two and two together in his mind. After what seemed like only a few seconds, the man placed him down, leaning him against a tree. The man then turned and took off in the direction that Dias assumed was where the fight continued. The area that the man had left Dias was an open space in a wooded area. It seemed to be a ways off from where they were before because, even without the man carrying him, Dias felt only a very slight strain from the reiatsu pulling him downward. Where am I? He asked himself, feeling relieved that the pressure was gone. As he spoke, others were carried into the clearing and leaned against various trees by other men who resembled Toushiro in his bankai.

A roughed up looking doorway opened up on the dark alleys of the town. Unaharu came out, her breath heavy as she had ran miles to the Sereitei from the Werewolf Den in the far forests of Soul Society. She make heavy footfalls with her blood red armor of chest/back armor, headband protector, arm/thigh armor, and hand/leg gauntlets. She also had two twin short blades worn on her back.

She smelt the battle weary air and caught Xeion's scent, which she knew in an instant. She ran up the buildings to the rooftops on all fours and watched the destruction in the city. She started to run and after several minutes, reached Xeion's location with all the other scattered Shinigami and even human soldiers. She saw an Arrancar, and Xeion was negotiating with it. She worried for him because she did not want her love to get harmed.

She gave a heavy pant after taking down several hollows. I haven’t fought so much before.... She thought to herself, planning to train more once she recovered. However, when Beaute thought the fighting had lessened, darkness engulfed the sky above leaving no trace of any light. Her heart thudded fearfully at the darkness and she gave constant glances scanning her surroundings. She caught sight then of a stream of light striking down onto the earth in sudden flashes. Her eyes marveled at the sight and as she was caught staring at this stream of light, a piercing of reiatsu struck her body and was sent plummeting to the ground forcefully. Her face was covered in the dirt of the ground and the reiatsu kept pushing harder and harder against her. What on earth?! Where is this reiatsu coming from? Her body began to dig into the ground. Beaute’s vision was unclear from her position, but when she saw the source of the reiatsu she froze widening her eyes. It was an Arrancar.

An Arrancar!? We’re definitely screwed. Her mind recalled on the information of Arrancars. They weren’t hollows and they weren’t shinigami. Instead, they could be classified as a higher level of hollow in which they achieved powers of shinigami. Beaute’s mind returned to the current situation as she sought for a way out. Dangit, the reiatsu is too powerful for me to do anything. She lay pushed against the ground creating an imprint of her body from the force of the reiatsu.

Her confidence returned when she was then carried off by what seemed to be men of ice. Beaute’s mind screamed Thank you, God, but at the same time asked What are you? The force of the reiatsu was alleviated from her as she wisped away from the battleground. She caught sight of her Lieutenant, Toushiro, and noticed the men of ice surrounding him. Beaute felt comforted by this and allowed herself to lessen her worry. Thank you, Toushiro. She said internally, wishing it could be said allowed but knowing her Lieutenant needed the focus.

The soldier of ice then descended to a foreign ground away from the battlefield, enough for Beaute to tip toe down and flew off to return back to the battle. Her body was weakened and she collapsed to the ground because of the reiatsu’s force. Before closing her eyes, she spotted from the corner of her eyes other shinigami. However, Beaute in her current state didn’t take time to recognize who they were. She closed her eyes and began to rest for the short time she had but stayed alert for any sign of nearby action. I do pray we win this one. Were her last thought before she continued laying on the ground resting.

Watching others arrive, Dias only recognized one of them. His lover, Beaute, had been dropped near the edge of the clearing, only a few meters away from him. Is she alright?! He screamed in his mind as she fell to the ground. She looked lifeless though she was still breathing. With his weakened body, he forced his legs to move. He crawled on his hands and knees over to her, finding renewed fatigue from what had just happened. The ice on his calves was beginning to melt, but the blood had clotted soon after the ice had been set in place. Reaching the place where she laid, he pulled himself around to lean against a tree near her. Using all the strength he could muster, he pulled her body around, placing her head in his lap. His eyes stared forward into nothingness as he held her there, caressing her face lightly. "Rest...my love...." He whispered to where only she could hear him.

[Dramatic Hero Entrance Activated!]

"Bankai...." Reiatsu released out of every pour on his body as he sped forward towards what was happening to his friends. With his Dragon Sword gripped tightly in his right hand and his eyes gazed deeply on the enemy, it was obvious Iu wasn't going to mess around in this situation. Halting mid-way, he looked over to the remaining shinigami. "Unless you plan on fighting with me, get back." Iu's reiatsu was becoming a deep aura around his body. It had be some time since he last used his bankai and today was the best day to let out a bit of reiatsu. His muscles were bulging out as he stood in wait of the next move. He absolutely hated making that first move, but if he had to he would. "Arrancar, if you are not an espada then I suggest you leave now." His eyes darkened as his gaze turned back to the enemy. "Reiatsu Release Stage 1." He whispered.

[Short Intro Post]