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 Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:48 pm
 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Sovereign AwakensxxxxxAble to notice Shizuko's willingness and the statement she was going to study up on him, Noire smirked deeply however, as he noted his 2nd-in-command arrive. Just as planned. He stated, "Do keep her entertained, my precious Arbiter. And feel free to use whatever is necessary. She will treat you the same kindness, I am quite sure. I know you won't fail me." With his right-hand, Noire placed the tip of Jigokuhime into the ground. At this point, Noire smiled as he held out his left hand. He bellowed, "The way is a passage of bonding. While the seas are raging and the storm is overhead, the goal is not changed. The course does not twist. Head straight on into the unknown! Hidō no. 87 Project Path!" A doorway-sized portal opened in front of the zanpakutō leading into Jigokuhime's world. They would have 30 minutes of time inside. xxxxxBeckoning Shizuko to follow him, Noire headed into the doorway. It would close soon. The world of Jigukohime's was one of darkness. Save for a road through a deeply luscious forest shined on by moonlight, it was pitch black. Naturally, the road was built to go towards the center of the forest where Jigokuhime had lived. It had been several months since Noire had last visited her in this world. And time was much overdue. However, this was the first time that Noire had been bringing a visitor. Let alone, a female vistor. He sighed, realizing Jigokuhime really doesn't do well with females. Especially, the kind that badmouthed her earlier. Noire was hoping Shizuko would choose her words wisely when they met. The last thing he needed was a really bad catfight inside of his zanpakutō. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:06 pm
 『Shizuko Yukimori』 Shizuko's eyes widened at the incantation. "A Hidō... you were part of the Kido Corps." It was an easy conclusion to come to - the Hidō were a jealously guarded secret of the Kido Corps. Even her level of skill did not grant her automatic access to such knowledge. Taking a moment to memorize the words that formed the incantation, as she intended to attempt this same Kido later, she then followed him through the portal that had formed.
The moment she stepped through, a strange feeling washed over her, and she immediately knew where she stood. In a small voice filled with awe, she managed to whisper. "This is... your Inner World. The home of your Zanpakuto's spirit." She glanced at the man. "I should not be here. This is a violation of...." She trailed off, realizing that her statement would have been incorrect - If she had somehow forced her way in, then it would have been a violation. But, he had invited her, even brought her here himself.
She looked along the path that was illuminated by the night's moon. It was clear this area had a purpose and a direction, so unlike her own endlessly sprawling forest of snow, devoid of any path or direction. "Perhaps your world has a direction because you have a purpose for yourself...." She mused out loud, not bothering to attempt to hide her thoughts from the man.
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:25 pm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Sovereign AwakensxxxxxAs Noire walked towards the center of the forest he laughed a little at her wonder. He had been here countless times, and yet, he recalled when he first visited Jigokhime that he too had been so intrigued. "You asked me my name. If you know the Kidō Corps, then you will know me. I built it. I was - I am Noire Mistalune. Back when I was still Soul Society's puppet." He was the former 6th Division Captain of the 2nd generation of Captains. At least until the accident that changed everything. "Everyone has a purpose. Some people even have a fleeting purpose which changes as the need arises. You will think you know what your purpose is and be completely wrong. Your purpose will only reveal itself to you when you least expect it to." Before he continued, Noire felt a surge of reiatsu as he watched Jigokhime come dashing towards him. xxxxxShe jumped into his arms as Noire embraced her, holding her close as though the two lovers had not seen each other in years. "Noire-kun... Why did you make me wait so long?! Don't you care about me? You're so mean to me." She exasperated, a frown forming on her rather cute face. Jigokuhime was a voluptuous female spirit. Built to be curvaceous, she had fine skin and dark alluring eyes. Her dark red hair went past her waist and she had what appeared to be horns protruding from her head like a demon. It made sense, after all she was the princess of Hell. Noire was about to respond when Jigokuhime pushed him aside and eyed Shizuko. "Wh-wh-who is this?! Your g-g-girlfriend? You... But, Noire... What about... I thought you... You don't love me?" Noire sighed and pulled Jigokuhime close before kissing her to stop her from saying anything further. "Don't be so stupid. You know you're the only one I live for. She's a friend. Her name is Shizuko Yukimori. Shizuko, this is Jigokuhime, my love and my zanpakutō." Jigokuhime curtsied embarrassingly. She was red in the face as she assumed Noire cheated on her. But, she was naturally insecure, a reflection of the insecurity that plagued Noire deep down inside. 1/10 posts until portal closes. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:44 pm
『Shizuko Yukimori』 Shizuko frowned, knowing the name was familiar, but she was unable to quite place it. He claimed to have been Captain of the Kido Corps, which would explain his rather strong abilities. "I am not overly familiar with your name. I studied the 6th Division for a time, back when I still held the hope that I might be inducted into it someday, though it seems my knowledge on the subject is incomplete. It was decided, however, that my talents lay in assassination, and so my stay with the 2nd Division was decided."
She listened to his opinion on a beings purpose, and was about to respond when the spectacle between Noire and what she could only assume was his Zanpakuto spirit occurred. Shizuko went red in the face, as she always seemed to do when there was even a passing mention of romance. It did not help that the spirit had a rather... alluring shape.
She nodded to the spirit as she introduced herself. "I apologize for my earlier words... they were rather poorly chosen. I must confess, I have never heard of a Shinigami taking their own Zanpakuto as a lover." Shizuko could not blame him, as she gave the woman another discreet once-over. Coughing, she quickly shifted her eyes back to Jigokuhime's, her cheeks even brighter red than the spirit's. In an attempt to cover what she was doing, she quickly mumbled, "You bear a passing resemblance to my own Zanpakuto's spirit."
Turning her attention away from the woman (no easy task), Shizuko once again regarded Noire. "Did you bring me here for a purpose? Perhaps I speak impertinently, but this seems like a great deal of effort to simply gain some privacy to speak philosophy."
[1/10 post until the portal closes]
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 7:37 pm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Dawn of HatredxxxxxHe nodded and turned to her before he decided to explain everything. "Long ago, back before the Gotei 13 had been established there existed a clan. The Mistalune clan. We were a proud family and we maintained peace with our neighbors for years. However, at that time... the world was filled with turmoil. It was a world in complete disarray with no governing system. No laws. The land was on fire, scarred and destroyed from civil war. My clan was slaughtered, raped and pillaged, our homes burnt to the ground. I was only a child then, but even then I knew this world was filled with suffering." Noire smiled as he closed his eyes reminiscing the journey he took with his mother and father. "We went West, after hearing rumors of paradise. Of shelter from the chaos. My mother had grown sick. Perhaps from malnutrition, perhaps from her age. It doesn't matter what the cause was. To unburden my father and I, she ended her existence. My father, unable to handle the loss of his beloved did the same." Noire's smile began to fade as he took on a more serious tone. "I took on my family's dream and ventured West. I found Seireitei, and its newly built walls. The Gotei 13 had just been formed. Only they were few in number. So few. Too few. Many refugees sought entry and the massive grouping of spirits attracted the hollows. I remember how the hollows looked my monsters to me. Back then, I abandoned helping them, the other refugees. I just ran for the gate like a coward. I thought only of myself. I cared only for my own life." xxxxxNoire seemed to grow even deeper in despair as he continued the story. "I spent a few years inside the walls, working to be a successful farmer. And I met a beautiful woman. Her name was Mara. We married and had a child, my first and only son whom I named after our family's hero, Noire. Funny. I was named in the same fashion... On one particular day, I had wanted to surprise my family with gifts. I bought a crimson-colored dress for my wife and a toy that everyone had claimed was all the rage for kids then. But, on that day... Hollows attacked Seireitei from within the walls. It had never happened before, so no one ever thought they would. No one thought they could appear inside the walls. Foolishly arrogant we were. To assume hollows naive. Mara and my son were at the center of the attack. I couldn't find their corpses to bury them. Hollows became the focus of my mind. And all I wanted was to rip and tear each and every single one of them apart." It was then at that point that Noire's voice seemed to relax as he began to get to the highlight of his tale. "I joined Seireitei under the 4rth Division swearing to protect everyone. I promised to lay down my life so that no one would feel the pain that I did. So that each soul could find paradise. I believed in Soul Society, I believed in the laws. After several hundred years, I became famously known for my exploration of the Human World and my understanding of kidō. However, at the time of my Captaincy the war with the hollows came to a losing turning point. The Hollows got smarter, those damned bastards. They became Arrancar, evolving to steal our Shinigami powers. We lost thousands in each engagement. We were losing the war." He then held his hand over his face and dawned his Vizard mask. Pausing for a moment, to allow Shizuko to see him, he allowed his reiatsu to meld with the hollow's. And his voice was stretched, coarse as hollowification did. "So, the answer to the Arrancar. Was me. The 12th Division devised a plague which meant merging Shinigami and Hollow essences. Only something went terribly wrong. The experiment failed and instead, the hollow essences became dominant. The transformation was horrific. Our bodies were ripped apart and reformed. I killed the 12th Division Captain. I became a monster... the very monster I had sworn my life to hate. With no where to run, my hands and body covered in blood, knowing what had happened, I fled to the World of the Living." xxxxxHe then stated, "Living in the World of the Living all that time, I saw Soul Society growing ever so distant from the holy paradise I had believed it to be. They distributed Shinigami to the places in the world with greater populations. Smaller populated cities were left with fewer Shinigami to protect it, just like Komugichiku. Court 46 decreed laws that made no sense. They weakened the military power of Shinigami and they limited their power. Their arguments meant to protect the innocents, but without bankai, without releasing their limiters, they couldn't stop the massive droves of Hollows. The Quincy. You would think I would care so little for them. But, yet, I felt nothing but guilt. Watching their people massacred in the same fashion my clan had been. Soul Society was no longer the light in my eyes. It was no longer pure. It was the very evil I sought to destroy! How could I not notice the weakness and hypocrisy of Soul Society? How dare they claim to decide whether souls may live or die? What right do they have?! The truth is - Hollow or Shinigami, they're the same monster! Only different justifications! No. No more death and destruction to the peaceful innocents in this world. It is by my hand and my blade, that I will destroy Soul Society and bring down the false crown that would sit by idly while the rest of the world suffers." He finished his story and stared at Shizuko awaiting her response. She could put the pieces together at this point. That he did not just tell her this story for her own well-being. But, rather he had been trying to get her to learn the truth. To feel the anger that he felt. He wanted her to join him.2/10 posts until portal closes. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:16 pm
『Shizuko Yukimori』 Shizuko studied the man, interested. It was obvious he was passionate about his chosen path, something Shizuko wished she could say for herself. Even so, she was supremely interested in the man. Deciding it would be easiest to break the information she had been presented with into pieces to best deal with, she began with his quick summarization of his clan's history. She started slowly speaking, picking up speed as she went. "I find it interesting, the parallels I can draw between us. Like you, my clan were were well known, though not as peacekeepers, but rather those who took the fight to the Hollows. Still, protectors all the same. Speaking of which... my sense of honor compels me to do this." With that, she dropped to her knees, then bent her body, placing her forehead against the ground. "I apologize for your wife and son's death, Noire... It is quite likely that it was my clan guarding the Seireitei, and it is thus our fault you lost your family." She rose now, her face still perfectly schooled, as though she hadn't just bowed to the man. "Though I offer my condolences, I cannot offer my pity, though I doubt you would want it in the first place. This is yet another parallel between us. My clan was slaughtered as well, though much more recently - not even 500 years ago."
She turned her attention to his bizarre mask, hand twitching as though she longed to reach out and touch it. "This process... it sounds incredibly painful. But, to distill such a perfect blend of Hollow and Shinigami Reiatsu - would you not say this experiment was a success, even if not in the intended way? If you had stayed loyal, I have no doubt that your level of strength would easily have been able to tip the scale in our favor."
Regarding his last promise, the promise to destroy Soul Society.... "It is unfortunate that your path would pit us against each other as enemies. I will not lie - I hold no great love for the Gotei 13, and their disregard for the sanctity of life at times fills me with disgust. Of course, I disregard my feelings on the matter - I am a tool to be used, and as I stated earlier, a tool does not care how it is used. Unfortunately... at the end of the day, I am still a blade for the Gotei 13, and a blade cannot disobey the commands of the hand. And I have no doubt that the commands I will be given will be to kill you."
She stopped and considered what she was about to say - it was lucky he had brought them to such a place of absolute privacy, otherwise she would be much more hesitant about her words. "I admit, you intrigue me greatly - I have known for some time that my lack of a commitment to a singular course of action is far from the norm, but to meet a person such as yourself, who so whole-heartedly believes in their own path... it is jarring, to say the least. I will think on what you have said - perhaps I will decide on my own path."
Turning to survey the area, she continued. "It is fitting, is it not - that the place where a blade can be convinced to think for themselves is the Inner World of a Shinigami?" She turned her head back to face Noire, baring the slightest glint of a grin. When she took in the sight of his mask once more, the grin quickly slid off. "But no, you are not Shinigami, that much is clear. Do you have something to call yourself?"
She turned to face Jigokuhime. "Would you mind, Jigokuhime, if I were to stay here longer? I fear that the moment I return to the Soul Society, I will be told to kill Noire."
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 8:46 pm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Dawn of HatredxxxxxJigokuhime bowed and explained, "Your sense of respect is unruly, Shizuko. You may stay as long as you desire, though I may remind you, that you only have A solid 20 minutes remaining before your gateway closes. Know this though, even if I forbade you from entry, Noire is my master. And I would still let you be here. But, even if he is my master, he lets me have my own voice. Many Shinigami treat their zanpakutō like tools. The way you call yourself one. It makes me sad. Shizuko-san, you are not a tool. No one deserves to be a tool. As a zanpakutō, I know that better than anyone else." Noire smiled. It took him one-hundred years to convince Jigokuhime she could follow her own path. But, that he wished her path to align to his own so that they may dance side by side for their lifetime. Shizuko said something which made Noire's smile crack into a deep and sinister laugh. "Success? Hahaha. It's the greatest gift God ever gave to me." Noire removed his mask and his voice returned to its normal form. "We are the final form of evolution. Vizards. Donning the mask, we hide the sins of our past and we utilize the Hollow within us. It's a constant struggle, as the Hollow would usurp us should we become weak at heart at any given moment. Put simply, the mask creates something new. Something more perfect. Had your laws not been against my existence, the war would have ended in less than ten years. We were - are that strong." xxxxxHe turned to Jigokuhime who looked frightened at how Noire fantasized about his Hollow powers. She was always scared of the Hollow. But, in this world, she was safe from it. Noire took Jigokuhime's hand and in a calm expression, stated, "Don't worry, Jigokuhime. I will never let that Hollow control me." Noire turned to Shizuko who was perhaps still in awe about the whole thing. Vizards were unheard of. A being that was the result of merging Hollow and Shinigami. "At first, we all believed it to be the greatest curse. I recall a tale from the Humans that some Humans who were cursed to become Werewolves. A mythological tale of course. Half Human and half wolf. To the Humans, those beings were monsters. Funny, we're just like Werewolves. Only, we control our monster. And use it to make us stronger." Noire couldn't help but laugh deeper. "The truth is that I respect my Hollow. I recognize his power. I recognize that he wants to dominate my soul. But, I do not fear him. Instead, I force him to understand that this my soul. And I am in control. In exchange for being allowed to live rent free, he lets me use his powers." Noire stated, "Shinigami could never be as powerful as the Vizard are. They don't have the strength to bare the gift. To bare the curse. Everyday, you face your emotions and you constrict them. Limit them. Feel too deeply or don't feel at all, and the Hollow will consume you until you no longer exist." 3/10 posts until portal closes. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:11 pm
『Shizuko Yukimori』 "I would have disagree, Jigokuhime. I can think of very little that can bring greater honor than to be a tool for others. Even your master, Noire - he earlier stated that his purpose is to prevent the grief he felt from being felt by others. Even if he is self-dictating, is his goal not one that has ultimately led to him being a tool for the masses? I simply have placed myself in the hands of a select few, instead of the world at large." Shizuko stopped and considered the man before her. "And look at the form he has taken - is this not simply the living equivalent of working your tools into a new shape to better suit their purpose?"
This time, she turned to address Noire directly. "I should think, that whatever your goal, I would like to learn from you. Your philosophies make me rethink my perspectives, and as a former Captain of the Kido Corps, there is much I could learn from you in my chosen field. This is, of course, diametrically opposed to my job as a blade of the Gotei 13. Perhaps, there is no easy way to break out of my current path? Perhaps I simply need to make the plunge, and break away from the hands that wield me." She looked at Noire with an appraising eye, wanting to know his reaction to her next words. "You can guess that I am speaking of leaving the Gotei 13, and joining you. This, however, does not relieve me of my current quandary - I would simply be throwing myself into the hands of another master. If you are so certain of your belief in following your own path, then tell me - would you continue to convince me to join you, or would you urge me to find my own way, even if I were to decide my way would once more put me at odds with you?"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:35 pm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Dawn of HatredxxxxxShe had found Noire in a very cornered position. Yes, he was a man who spoke of following one's own path. To boldly go in their own direction. But, he never thought of how his subordinates might appear to be tools. His tools that were appearing to be used for his personal goals. "You are truly a wise and intelligent being, Shizuko. However, I do have an answer for what you ask. But, I believe in something that the Humans taught me in their own History of governance. Social contract. Every being enters into a binding contract with those they choose to speak to. These contracts have rules. In social contracts, the leader of the people has certain obligations he must uphold to his people. And his people have an obligation to follow him. This is only as long as the contract is fulfilled equally on both sides. Should the contract be broken, it is voided and the people have the right to usurp their leader. Naturally, as the Sovereign, the leader of the Vizards, I am a dictator. And they are by law and nature enslaved to my command. And by that understanding, bound to my ideals... But, let me turn this on to you. Why do you they think choose to listen to me? Why do you follow me? Be it admiration of my power, alignment with my ideals, or simply enraptured by my charisma as a leader, they make the choice to do so. In our social contract, the Masked Covenant exists binding each of us Vizards in our shared taint of hollowification. I promised them vengeance. And I devised a dream of peace." Noire then continued smiling, "While my personal aim has been to convert you to my side. I have only extended my hand. Whether you choose to take it, for better or for worse is up to you. Your path is your own, even if it is for now, a path following my own. When this is all over, you will be freed of your chains of commitment towards me. Our social contract if you will, is a binding one." 4/10 posts until portal closes. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:57 pm
『Shizuko Yukimori』 Shizuko listened to Noire's explanation of social obligation and contracts - something she had very little experience with. Her family detested politics, and her role as an assassin in the Onmitsukido had left little time for them - she had a target to kill, and the social ramifications of her target's death were none of her concern. "Enraptured by your charisma... why I do believe that is what has happened here. Nevertheless, I believe I have been convinced. Provided your ideals do not cause needless bloodshed and misery, then I shall align myself with them. Not your path, but my own path that runs parallel to yours. If this path is a dead-end, then I suppose I will simply go back to my previous existence of a tool for whoever wishes to use me. This would be, of course, yourself."
Shizuko extended her hand to Noire. "I think it would be fitting, don't you, if I were to commemorate my change from tool to person by being the one to first offer their hand in the social contract you are so fond of?" Shizuko could not keep the smile off her face - after 400 years of servitude, she had been given a reason to strike her own way. She had been stagnant before, but she was once again moving forward.
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:10 pm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Dawn of HatredxxxxxNoire smiled as he took her hand and shook it. "Then, let me offer you a gift. My gift." Noire's voice appeared serious. "I know you have the strength to bare this curse. If willing, I can turn you into one of us. But, if you so wish, you don't have to become one... Be aware however, I don't offer this chance to everyone. You won't transform until later, when you will face your hollow. We simply are not in a safe location and we lack the time." What Noire suggested was giving her hollowification. As the original Vizard who was infected, he developed a way for drawing hollows through corroding the Chain of Fate belonging to individual souls. Naturally, he is the only one capable of suppressing the hollow in the person, so that their transformation is stalled until a later time. If he were to force Shizuko to fully hollowify then and there, she'd have to fight the inner hollow. But, Noire knew she simply did not have to time, nor did she have the proper understanding of how to do so. xxxxxHe had finished shaking her hand and reached towards her chest. He would plant his palm near the location where her Chain of Fate would be, if she so decided for him to do so. At the moment of severing her Chain of Fate, she would no longer be a Shinigami, but a newborn Vizard with powers that were yet to be tamed. It would take training and time for her to gain dominion over them, should she decide that is what she wanted. Of course, if she did not want to become a Vizard, she could still assist Noire's Vizard group. Although, he was hoping and assuming she would accept his offer. 5/10 posts until portal closes. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:13 pm
Nanashi's right brow would raise slightly as the man used a high level bakudō without an incantation. So he knows kidō, guess he is a shinigami. But he's not wearing the uniform is he retired? If so he'd have to be from that b*****d Akihiko's age. As she thought of the second generation's 4th division captain a look of disgust would flash across her face. Even almost 70 years of separation from that sadists wasn't enought, he still haunted her. Listening to the man speak clinched it in her mind. The calling her a child, the bakudō without incantation, and the whole superiority thing was just like Akihiko and it just pissed her off. Yet his first word had put a dash of curiosity to the mix, he called me shinigami as if he were not one. She thought while the girl mentioned performing recon.
The Kenpachi was about to say something when suddenly another joined the party. He'd entered from above but made no sign he was attempting to hide his presence, so your more likely to be fun. Her eyes shifted between the pair behind the "glass" and this new man; decisions decisions, while she had hoped to find a fight when she arrived the first man had pissed her off and now she was looking for a fight. On the one hand the b*****d in the barrier had pushed the wrong buttons, on the other hand this new man looked like he was ready to fight. However the choice was made for her as the b*****d behind the glass jumped down the rabbit hole so to speak. This caused Nanashi to glare at the hidō as she heard it called before turning to acknowledge the new man. "Yes I'm the kenpachi, and yes I killed the last guy to get the job." She answered his questions as she cracked her shoulders a little while rolling her head around. "So where did Alice and the white rabbit go, Mr Arbiter? I was hoping for a rabbit skin belt to match this useless coat."
Watching the man closely, the woman smiled at the man, "I wonder what an Arbiter skin looks like? Let's find out," though her words suggested she would attack the woman stayed where she was.
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Mattrnot generated a random number between
0 and 20 ...
4!
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:17 pm
After disposing with half of the horde of massive Hollows charging at them A few new presences decided to appear in order to join in on the festivities. The first of them was by far the most ominous of the three, in fact Krin didn't even notice him at first which is what made his arrival so frightening, so alarming to the veteran Lieutenant. Shortly after the 11th Captain Kenpachi arrived on the scene either because she sensed the large Hollows or because she noticed this mysterious figured presence who appeared to be connected to Shizuko. Before he had further time to ponder what their connection was Krin immediately noticed the third and final presence to arrive which made zero attempt to stay quiet let alone concealed. A oddly clothed man barreled through the rooftops with zero regard for stealth, or damage control appeared on the scene with a very bloodthirsty aura about him, not something you enjoy sensing out of a being who does not wear Shinigami robes. This day appeared to have no shortage of excitement much to Krin's chagrin as he desired nothing more than to roll back into bed and catch a quick cat nap before dinner time but that idea was about as trashed as the rooftop the third man had walked on. Whoever these two enigmatic fellows were they did not appear to be friendly which was quite terrible timing considering the Sereitei had just been decimated by a Hollow invasion from Hueco Mundo, could it be these two were connected to the Arrancar? Was their goal to rescue the captured enemy that Captain Gengyo was guarding at the moment? Whoever they were they were clearly no ally and were the more prominent threat at the moment (While annoying these Hollows were fairly simple minded). Thinking quickly Krin sent out a rather weak wave of wind to knock several Hollows back, the gust of air proved to not be fatal but Krin's goal was simply to push them back so the 3rd Division Lieutenant who was more of a ranged fighter would be more comfortable fighting them in the 10th Lieutenants absence. Deciding that two Lieutenants and a Captain were capable enough, Krin vanished in a Shunpo over to where Kenpachi Nanashi stood. "My my, as I recall threatening a Captain is a crime punishable by imprisonment within the 10th Division Penitentiary." He stood to where his 10th Lieutenant badge worn on his right arm cheated out and was more than visible to this new intruder who clearly was no member of the Gotei 13. Krin could sense a difference in power right off the bat however the shaggy haired Shinigami was no slouch in combat himself and trained with one of the strongest captains on almost a daily basis so he was quite familiar with fighting smart, not headstrong. "And here I was hoping this whole invasion thing would wrap up rather quickly I-" He paused to let off a loud yawn before continuing. "I had been looking forward to an after battle nap for quite some time now." Despite his lazy nature Krin was actually fairly excited for this upcoming clash, being delegated to Hollow killing duty as opposed to fighting toe to toe with a powerful Arrancar that required two Captains and a proficient Kido user to fully restrain left Krin feeling rather left out. After awakening his Zanpakuto from its slumber the Lieutenant knew he needed to get as much use out of Soudaikumo as he could muster up before it decided to stop cooperating with him.
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:22 pm
『Shizuko Yukimori』 Shizuko nodded to Noire as he planted his hand on her chest. "Though I am no longer a tool to be controlled, to disregard your advice to be foolish in the extreme. I was prepared to do whatever you believed would best help me on my path from the moment I offered my hand." She didn't move as his hand was pressed against her chest.
"This Hollow I will have to face... how do I battle something that is part of me?" Her voice was filled with doubt - as she had always disregarded her own feelings on every matter, she had yet to ever struggle with her own inner demons, opting to instead simply ignored them. Though she knew the answers would likely present themselves later, she could not help but ask.
And of course, the age old question. "Will it hurt? You described it as though your body was destroyed and reconstructed. Will I undergo the same process?" Despite her previous disposition, Shizuko still had some very primal fears, and pain was one of them.
[5/10 post until the portal closes]
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:35 pm
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx|| Noire Mistalune ||xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<=>||Sovereign||<=> "I am this world's Sovereign... Theme: The Dawn of HatredxxxxxHe couldn't help but giggle. Jigokuhime punched Noire on the shoulder. "That's not funny, Noire. You know how dangerous hollowification is. And how you made it sound so excruciatingly painful." He smiled, and explained, "I know I made it sound scary, but I've developed a pretty simple process for hollowification. It is painless. You won't even feel anything. In fact, you won't know until later. When you face the Hollow." Noire explained then further, "To be honest, I feel like you need this. You may not be used to facing your feelings, or even understanding them. So, perhaps... Dealing with the Hollow and your zanpakutō is exactly what you need. Your Hollow and zanpakutō end up becoming part of your soul. You will have to face them both when you undergo this. Are you ready?" He asked Shizuko once more, this time with a more determined tone. 6/10 posts until portal closes. "...Bow down and recognize your King!"
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