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xxxxxUnder the Dome of Las Noches there is a building that hugs the wall. This building, which is an equilateral triangle, is called Crepúsculo, or Twilight. This is the Domain of the Quinta, Marta Nicole Earthbound, and her Fraccion, Adán and Zyne Earthbound.

xxxxxTwo of the corners touch the wall and the space created by the line of the building and the curve of the wall is the Quinta’s private training area. Invitation is necessary for outsiders, those not of the Ternary, to enter. The last corner points toward the center of Las Noches. There is a door on either side of this point to allow access to visitors

xxxxxThe first thing visitors notice is the hallway. Even though there is an overhead light every three meters the hallway is still shadowy. This hallway creates a perimeter around all other rooms.

xxxxxThe next triangle is spilt into nine rooms. There are Marta Nicole’s Library (1), Adán’s Conservatory or dayroom (2), Zyne’s Observatory (3), the kitchen (4), the dining room (5), the parlor (6), the music room (7), the game room (8 ), and an extra room mainly use for storage (9). Visitors are free to move among these rooms.

xxxxxThe last triangle is also off limits without an invitation. In the exact center of Crepúsculo is a triangle that is pointed in the opposite direction. This is Marta Nicole’s personal chambers (10). Guarding this room are Adán’s room (11) and Zyne’s room (12).

Adán Skylight was in his conservatory caring for the few plants that had come from the World of the Living. In the less than hospitable condition of Hueco Mundo they required a gentle hand. Then he sensed someone in the training Grounds. It was the leader of Las Noches, the Cera. Adán smirked a dangerous smile; it would be rude to keep their guest waiting. He placed the watering can down and exited the room

Zyne Skylight was on the other side of the building in his observatory. He had plans to track to moons movements across the sky tonight. As a result he was taking careful notes. That was when he felt a presence he didn’t recognize in the training grounds. It wasn’t his brother or his Lady so it could only be one person. There was an odd glint in his red eyes. He let his pen drop to the desk as he left the room; such a distinguish visitor deserved attention.

The Skylight twins arrived at the door to the training grounds. They were correct; it was Cellian Folamh, the Cera.

Zyne called out as he gave a mocking bow, “Cera! How good of you to join us! Give me a minute to get the Lady!”

Adán nodded his head once in the direction of the Espada, “Greetings. How are you today?” Then he turned to his brother, “What? You got the Mistress last time! It’s my turn!”

Zyne snapped back, “It is not! You did it last time!”

Adán screeched, “I did not! You’re just trying to steal my turn, you dishonorable cretin!”

Zyne’s red eyes narrowed as his hand came down to grasp the hilt of his sword, “ “You’re calling me a cretin! Why, you’re nothing but, a pig dressed in fine clothing!”

Adán matched his brother’s pose, “Bring it!”

Zyne started to pull his sword out, “You’re on!”

Marta Nicole was in her library; which was right across from the door to the training ground. With a sigh of annoyance she snapped the book she was holding closed. She had hoped to finish the passage she was on before greeting the Cera. However her boys were about to kill each other. Marta Nicole placed the book on her desk and rose. She quickly moved towards the door.

Marta Nicole threw the door open, “Peace!”

It was amazing how fast both partially unsheathed swords snapped back into place. Both boys pointed at each other accusingly.

Adán was first, “Zyne started it!”

Zyne was quick to follow, “No! Adán started it!”

Marta Nicole was quick to cut them off, “I don’t care!” Then she looked at the Cera, “Cillain! It is a pleasure!” Then she narrowed her eyes; they were using first names, “Why don’t we move this to my library?”

Marta Nicole stood to the side in clear invitation.

Marta Nicole’s face was impassive as she followed the Cera into the library. Adán and Zyne followed both the Espada into the room but, they were scowling at each other. The boys wordlessly walked over to the two doors. They leaned against the doors with their outside legs bent and, their feet against the wall. They also crossed their arms across their chests. They were guarding the doors to their inner sanctums though it was symbolic more than anything. If the Cera really wanted to he could easily end all three of them.

Marta Nicole shut the door and, walked over to her desk as she answered the Cera, “Yes, we did feel it. However we didn’t feel like it was important. If they choose to challenge the rankings we will meet them in battle. If they choose to challenge Las Noches then they won’t meet us at all.” She pulled out a bottle of dark liquid and, held it up for Cillian to considered, “Would you like some?” Marta Nicole didn’t wait for an answer before pulling out a tray and four glasses, “We also felt the presence of strange humans.” Marta Nicole considered the Cera as she pulled off the top of the bottle, “Is it safe to assume that one of Xerti’s men is watching them?” She began to pout the liquid into the glasses, “How did they even get here? Are they here by your invitation?”

Marta Nicole finished pouring the drinks and resealed the bottle and, placed it on the desk. She picked up the tray and, walked over to her boys. She held it out.

Adán took his glass, “Thank you Mistress.”

Zyne also took his glass as well, “My gratitude Lady.”

Marta Nicole nodded and, moved over to the Cera and, placed the tray down next to him. Marta Nicole took a glass and, moved to sink into the nearest chair.

She sank down in to it and, sat cross-legged, “What are they anyways? They aren’t quite human but, they aren’t anything else I’ve seen either.”

Marta Nicole knew why Cillian was really here. He wanted to see if the Ternary would try to use the new Arrancar and the presence of the visitors to stage a coup. Marta Nicole scoffed at that thought. They loathed everyone but themselves but, they liked being around people. If they tried to kill the Cera Chaos would reign and, if they survived they would be alone again. That was the last thing the Ternary wanted.

Marta Nicole sighed, “Why are you really here? There is no way that you came just to tell be something you knew we already knew.”

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"It is not the ranking that has me concerned nor am I particularly worried by any potential attack on my person. It is their disobedience that is quite troublesome," Cillian answered, accepting the cup and taking a polite sip out of it. He was never one to indulge in food other than other spiritual beings. It would do him good, loosen him and remove his inhibition and, perhaps, allow him to feel more emotions than usual, but it would be for another day. As the Quinta had guessed, he wasn't here for small talk. "I've had to destroy part of Las Noches' underground ruins because the Segunda and Tercera went wild with one of the prisoners that had been held there. To make matters worse, an old natural Arrancar has escaped from its underground prison." He wasn't particularly aggravated about the outcome of the two Arrancars' actions, but it was a matter of keeping discipline among his ranks. Cillian was rather lenient about what his people did in their free time, but demanded absolute obedience when he did give orders to his people. As someone who had not exactly been the enthusiastic about the Rebellion, he has adapted quite well to the position of leadership, but not for the reason most Arrancars would approve of so he hid his true motives behind the front he put up when planning Las Noches' next move. Destroying the Shinigamis was only a means to an end, an end that would bring chaos to all worlds. "I think it is time that the Exequias makes a name out of itself by reminding the Espadas that, even they, may have the sword of Damocles looming over their head," he said, tone as neutral and flat as ever. He did not say anymore. He left it to the woman's tactical mind to come up with the method of execution so long as the message would get across.

"The humans," Cillian continued casually, not missing a beat as though they had been talking about them from the start and now plans to discipline some Espadas. "They are a strange breed. They were born from a parent that was assaulted by Hollows. I had found them on Earth and had intended to study them, but their leader took slipped away while I was distracted. I do have the body of one of their kind. It is being carried to my lab as we speak, but live specimens are always more instructive than dead ones. It matters little for now. They do not appear to be immediate allies of the Shinigami so what harm could a little chaos among human do?" It was a rhetorical question asked in an oddly light tone, but the fact that he was making use of rhetorics when the subject of conversation made mention of chaos would sound alarm bells in the minds of those that knew him well enough. Cillian was known to have one hell of a poker face and a disinterest in everything so it was strange for him to show even an ounce of amusement over any topic.

Before he could say anymore, their little chat was abruptly interrupted by the an approaching creature whose spiritual pressure was lashing out wildly. "Ah, it looks like a stray wasn't taught how to knock on doors. I do wonder what would be the effect of the Cuna on the mentally challenged." The Menos had opposed the idea of turning into an Adjuchas and was known to disapprove of Arrancars. It had a lot of potential, but it was Axolotl's property and, out of respect for another's property, Cillian had not pressed the matter, but he may very well change his mind in the near future. "I do not wish to demolish this building as well. I think Adan and Zyne can use this opportunity to blow off some steam."

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xxxxxDos Veces heard them insulting it. One of the worst things to do. "Dos Veces estupido? No. No! No estupido... Arrancar son... estupidos! Arrancar no... inteligente... Dos Veces es muy inteligente! Dos Veces grande... y inteligente... Dos Veces mas grande que los Arrancar..." It felt that it was not stupid, but rather bigger and more intelligent than the Arrancar. Bigger as in stronger. It raised its massive foot and attempted to stomp on Zyne with much rage. "Pescado no aqui... pero estupidos Arrancar son aqui!" Axolotl was not there, but the annoying and stupid Arrancar were. That was enough to fully make the Gillian lose it. If they didn't act fast, it would open a Kumon to the World of the Living and start a rampage, much as it always did. However, it would forget how to get home which caused all sorts of problems.

Zyne and Adán both scoffed as their Balas sailed straight passed the Gillian. Then the creature began stomping around. This was bad; if it keep up Dos Vecas could accidently send them all to the World of the Living. The Skylight Twins could even comprehend the pain that would come from being that far from Marta Nicole.

Adán pulled his blade out of his sheath, “We’ll have to pull our blows. His instant regeneration should keep him from becoming too injured but, the force of the blows will push him away from the Crepúsuculo.”

Zyne mimicked his brother’s action, “I suppose so. I’m surprised you had enough brain cells to think of that plan.”

Adán scowled at his white haired twin, “At least I thought of it. You can’t even use your brain.”

The bickering continued as the boys stood back to back. They both had enough sense not to let their bickering distract them from their goal of removing the intruderer from the Crepúsuculo grounds.

First Adán then Zyne swung their swords in long arches at the Menos Grande. They used the flat of their blades so that way the force of their blows would push the creature back instead of cutting it.

Meanwhile Marta Nicole was scheming. She planned for small injuries and whispered threats; maybe a few misplaced possessions. She didn’t plan for anything too extreme; this was just a reminder that the Exequias were always watching.

Then there were the Fullbringers. It appeared that Cillian was planning to eat the soul of one of them when she died. Marta Nicole wasn’t too worried about it. Over time she would discover who he was talking about. She already knew that the Exequias had seen them so she could learn all she needed to know via their reports.

Then the Cera asked a question that dragged the Quinta from her thoughts. Her red eyes narrowed in consideration as her thumb ran over her lips. A lock of her brown hair escaped so Marta Nicole absently removed the pins to let the locks fall loose. She was still considering the question and, processing the relevant information to answer it with when she heard the next question.

Marta Nicole told her superior, “Don’t worry about the walls. Despite what they would have you think of the other Adán and Zyne aren’t stupid and, they can work together. I’m more worried about what happens if Dos Vecas drags them to the World of the Living.” Marta Nicole shrugged, “But that one’s personal.”

Marta Nicloe changed the subject as she slipped the last pin into her repaired hair, “As for Natural Arrancar I’ve only hears rumors. For the most part Naturals shun the company of other unless they are trying to eat each other. Hollows speak of a few in the Forest of Stone but, Hollows are notoriously unreliable. Just because they think it’s true doesn’t mean it is.” Marta Nicole got up to cross the room to check what book the Cera was reading, “We could head to the Forest of Stone to check if you like. But we would be gone for a while and, there is no guarantee that they wouldn’t either go deeper into hiding or try to kill us.” She explained, “The few Naturals we met before meeting you thought us weak for needing each other,” The Quinta shrugged again, “Perhaps they are right. In addition most Naturals hate even the mention of Las Noches. They see this collection of Arrancar as strange because we keep together. Besides there is his reputation and the fact that you are continuing his work.”

When Marta Nicole said we she was talking about the Ternary. There was no way that she was going on an expedition to find Natural Arrancar alone. The male Marta Nicole was referring to was Arturo Plateado. Of course CIllian would understand this.

Cillian was reading about the various wars in Jerusalem. It seemed liked something the Cear would enjoy.

Marta Nicole told him, “You may borrow that if you like but, I want it back.”

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xxxxxAs Cillian explained the location of Axolotl the Gillian seemed to calm down. "...Pescado... es no aqui... Pescado es alli." Suddenly it moved away and headed for the Genesis Chamber to find its friend. Without hesitation, its speed increased as it felt excited about reuniting with its only friendly Arrancar. Of course, this was an interesting arrangement.

[Exit to Genesis Chambers]

The Ternary landed outside of their home, the Crepúsculo. They entered the shadowy hallways. Zyne headed down the right hallway and Adán headed down the left one.

Marta Nicole called after them, “Grab your Hueso armor and meet back here as soon as possible. And no fighting!”

Zyne called back, “Yes Lady.”

So did Adán, “I’ll remember Mistress.”

Marta Nicole headed towards her library to grab her Hueso armor as well. When she got there she was greeted by a dark skinned Arrancar. Marta Nicole gave the official leader of the Exequias any indication that she had seen him.

Samuel Xerti spoke first, ”Quinta Earthbound. I head that you and the Cera are going on a trip.”

Marta Nicole looked at him from the corner of her eyes, “Yes. Continue to observe the happenings of the Arrancar here in Las Noches. However do nothing until I return.”

Xerti bowed respectfully, ”Yes Quinta.”

The dark-skinned Arrancar left and Marta Nicole found her Hueso armor. She hated wearing it but, strapped it on. She headed back to the entrance to see her boys fighting. Their hands were already on the hilt of their swords.

Zyne’s voice was cold, “You are completely incapable of doing anything. Much less following the Lady’s orders!”

Adán’s rage was visible, “You’re the one who can’t follow orders, you waste of space!”

Marta Nicole reached them and told them, “You both seem incapable of following my orders since I told you not to fight!” The boys apologize and Marta Nicole told them, “Let’s just get to the Dunes”


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