The Picnic

[Shukumei Onigata]

With all the food everyone prepared, they found themselves a nice quite place to set up and relax. It wasn't often that she was able to spend time like this with everyone, but with the rather intense and planned painful training she was going to give to Megumi, she felt she should stick around. After all, with Shiva being returned to her, the only threat that remained was the original since. She has yet to receive word about an attack or the lot of them mobilizing so she could relax a little.

The day was nice and cool, perfect weather for a picnic, she would have to give it to her niece for coming up with the energy to convince her mother to do it, although it was Megumi who mentioned it originally. Hopefully this day would turn out better than their day at the beach all those years ago. The best thing about the park was there was no sand to get in her hair, it was all grass.

"It is a nice day for a Picnic. Thumbs up to The little one and Megumi for suggesting and enforcing it respectively. I could use some food, it feels like I haven't eaten in weeks."

Although it wasn't true, she was eating the entire time Ryouji and Megumi were away. She was thinking with the lot of them here, what could they all possibly do, Megumi and Emi were both so very energetic, it made her feel old...well at least older. Perhaps there was some sort of training they could give to Megumi since they all were here together.

"Why don't we get a little training in with Megumi while we are here. Its pretty dead around here, we will just have to keep our spiritual pressure down to the bare minimum. I was thinking a game of flash step tag. Since this is training for Megumi, she has to tag everyone playing. It should help you get much faster and rather quickly. Who wants in?"

It was a weird request, but she did feel that the only thing Megumi should be doing is training, so moving training into every aspect of her life was a necessity since the lot of them if she was going to get any better. When raised her hand, Ryouji did of course, as did Hina, and the bigger Shizune. Looks like it was going to be a fun game until she saw the little one raise her hand too.

"You can't play, sweetie. Do you even know how to flash step? Oh you're such a cutie but cuteness won't keep you safe in a game of flash step tag. Besides you're so small! Megumi would catch you. Not to mention your mommy will be lonely, right Azumi?"

[Shizune Onigata]

[This is a combined post between Shukumei and Little Shizune]

When she heard her Auntie Mei mention the game of tag, she wanted to play too, like really badly. She was so enthusiastic and wanted to be apart of the game, but then her Auntie Mei shut her down. How could she say something like that to her. It was really mean!

"I can too play, my daddy will let me! You ish so mean and I ish not short! I ish...I ish...uhh...I ISH FUN SIZE and you ish a mean old lady! Hmph!"

The little one ran over to her aunt and kicked her in the shin before running away and hiding behind her mother. Peering over her mother's shoulder, she saw a visibly angry Auntie Mei. When within her comfort Zone she stuck out her tongue at her aunt and jumped into her mothers arms for safety.

"You little brat! How dare you call me old! Hina and your mother are way older than me! WAY OLDER!"

She didn't even care about being kicked in the shin, she was called old and she had to justify that she wasn't by bringing Hina and Azumi into the mix.

"They ish way prettier than you too!"

Shukumei's left eye began to twitch angrily, that was the final straw, how dare some little kid disrespect her like that. Oh she was angry, now she wanted to let Shizune play so when she gets tagged she can be sad and upset.

"That's it pipsqueak, you want to play?! I'll let you play, if you can catch me first! But since someone your size will never be able to catch me and I'm immune to your cuteness. Bring it on you little runt!"

The little one broke free of her mothers arms and stood in front of of her mother with her head lowered. She hated being called small...it made her angry. Shukumei saw her standing there that way and giggled.

"Aww did I hurt the poor wittle girls feelwings? Awww come to Auntie Shukumei and let me it all better for..."

She narrowed her eyes as the little one stood there with her little hands clinched. Ryouji shot a glance over to his daughter upon noticing it as well. Azumi gasped a little...it was just like the day Ryouji gave Emi her first test. Hina followed in surprised glances, since when could the little one do something like that. If it wasn't apparent, they all noticed the baby had spiritual pressure they all could actually sense.

When the little one glanced up, she wasn't smiling, or giggling...she was visibly angry and it was that anger that caused her spiritual pressure to show.

"I....ish...not...LITTLE!!!"

The little one quickly formed her own little mask and performed a flash step of her own. Shukumei couldn't believe what it was she just saw happen...her four year old niece has spiritual pressure and a mask...Even the bigger shi was surprised, she went through hell to finally put hers to good use...and her younger self in this time could already control it...she was just like Emi

Shukumei glance around attempting to find the little one. This was...insane what the hell is with this girl, she was more like her father than anything else. When the little one appeared out of her flash step, she crashed into Shukumei's stomach head first! It knocked the wind out of her and actually knocked her over onto her back.

The little one fell down on top of her face first and her mask broke upon the second impact. She just laid there on her auntie while Shukumei fought to get her breathing to normal again. Once she did she sat up slowly and glanced down at her Niece who was hugging on to her with her eyes closed. It was almost as if she was sleeping or something. When she opened her eyes and saw that she was being held by her Auntie she jumped from her arms and pointed at her

"HA I tagged you, so that means I can play! YAAAAY!!!!"

She ran around in circles giggling, she doesn't remember how she did it, but the fact that she tagged her aunt meant she could play with everyone else now too!

[Megumi]

Emi could only stare at the little one on what she did to Shukumei. So young and full of energy like that. On the bright side, she was able to play now that she met the conditions that was given to her. Also, she's been talking about being a Shinigami too so she might as well learn young. It may seem like training, but it seemed like fun too. She giggled, sitting down to the others. Right now, she wanted to eat before playing. After all, her mama always told her that a full stomach was good for something...or another.

"It's fine that we do, but can we eat first? I haven't eaten since breakfast!"

All she could do was look at all the food that her mama, Hina, and Azumi cooked. It looked so yummy! She got a small plate and started to put some food on it. Well, more like a little bit of everything. For someone her age it seemed like a lot to eat, but after what she went through, who could blame her for being really hungry? Emi starts to eat, looking around at the scenery. She couldn't help but enjoy it all. Hopefully there would be more times like this where they could all be together.

[Azumi Onigata]

Even though they were all eating now, Azumi couldn't get over what her little baby did to Shukumei, it was...awful. It meant that the day when Ryouji and Shukumei were giving Megumi her test, and she put on that mask, it wasn't a dream. She felt so...so lost. When did Shizune learn to do such a thing. How could Hina not have known something like that! That's something major. Her baby was a monster! Her only escape from the life of a Shinigami wasn't really an escape after all. She was just like her father and that actually frightened her. Certainly the older Shizune was the way she was because their future selves were well murdered, but this present day Shi...her little baby shouldn't have such powers at her disposal so early on.

Azumi glanced over to the little one as she sat with her father to eat, what does it all mean. What does Ryouji think about all of this. What could they possibly do, They originally agreed not to allow her into the Shinigami lifestyle, but Shukumei and Hina both taught her a little something and even though she won't admit it, she taught Shizune a trick or two herself. When the little one glanced over, she waved to her mother and it brought a smile to Azumi's face, Azumi waved back, she was trying to hide the fact that she was worried about what would become of her baby now.

It was a lot to deal with. What if they did send her to school with other kids, and the other kids picked on her....and she flipped out and ended up hurting someone? There are a lot of what if questions that could be asked, but none of them had positive answers. Though she couldn't be mad with her at all. Shukumei did ask for it after all. Maybe she was looking to much into it, she shouldn't be surprised, Ryouji was a freak in his own right and it would be only natural for his daughter to the way she is.

There was always the possibility that Ryouji would want to train her, but after coming to the conclusion that he could be a little to rough on her, she ruled it out almost instantly. He was to rough and if she came home anything less than the way she left, she would probably kill him.

What were they going to do with her. There was no way she would ever consider sending her to the academy. With the way things went down back when her family were still considered high nobility, it would be more trouble than its worth. Not to mention with Ryouji having left them...it just would be more of a hassle than anything else. Sure they still had Shukumei that could put in a good word, but she couldn't bare to be away from her sweet little Shizune more than she had to be. Even now she misses her and she's sitting right there across from her.

"Shizune sweetie, can mommy have a hug? I haven't gotten one yet and I really really need one right now"

Before she could even smile, the little one was already on her way over to her at full speed. Shizune jumped into her mothers arms and hugged her as tight as she possibly could. Azumi hugged her back and sighed quietly to herself. She glanced at the bigger Shizune and saw her staring.

"You too Shi, you are my daughter after all as well!"

After being recognized she hurried over to her mother and sat down next to her and gave her a hug as well. Azumi felt so bad for the bigger Shi, she didn't have parents to hug on to. Yuri was the closest thing to a mother she had growing up. Azumi gave each of them a kiss on the cheek. before leaning her head against the older Shi. Both shi's giggled simultaneously. They both stopped and glanced at each other at the exact same time soon after. Then they both growled at each other as if they were having some sort of competition.

"Oh stop that you two, there is plenty of mother to go around for each of you! You are both my babies and I love you both more than life itself! Now get along or no ice cream for either of you!"

Both Shi's looked at each other and then to their mother and "But mommy?!" In unison. Azumi giggled before giving a rather happy grin. After receiving hugs from both of them, she felt much better. It was the maternal instinct that kicked in one would guess, she only worried for their safety more so than anything.

"Now Let's continue eating, we have to much food here to let it go to waste!!"

All three cheered before grabbing more food to eat. Azumi had to be careful not to eat to much, she didn't want to be come to stuffed of food, keeping her figure was of the utmost importance.

[Yuri Nakayama]

Yuri could only chuckle. It was nice to have time to do something fun. Not only was it to eat out, but they would have a chance to train Megumi a little. She couldn't help to be worried though. Maybe it was mother's instincts or something? It had her blushing slightly from the awkwardness. Shaking her head, Yuri just ate her food while watching everyone interact with each other. Seeing little Shizune possess such power was amazing. Emi was like that too when she put on her mask both times she watched. The new generation is coming along quite well it seems. All she could do was smile. After having her fill of the food, Yuri got up and stretched. She felt like she had to work off the food or something.

"The food was amazing, Azumi! So, are we gonna start with the game of Flashstep-tag? Any rules we need to go by? Like.. can we use Kido? Well, at least the Binding kind anyway."

It was with good reason she asked. If Emi was going to learn how to use Flash steps efficiently, there would need to be all kinds of things going on. You know, like dodging stuff and all that. Plus, it would serve as some kind of fun and make the training all the more interesting. Then again, using Kido would probably bring attention to themselves so probably it wouldn't be a good idea. Wouldn't hurt to ask though.

[Ryouji Onigata]

Yuri did ask a good question, but Megumi was still very much new to the game and he didn't feel at least right now that she was truly versatile enough to handle any sort of binding Kido. Besides, she was the one who had to tag all of them. After finishing his food he stood up. He turned to his wife and thanked her with a kiss on the cheek.

"Megumi will receive enough training attempting to keep up with the lot of us. The object is to get her to the point of flash stepping on reflex and not on thought. She needs to learn how to search for us and find us before we appear out of the flash step and be there to counter us. I believe she's a fast learner and will adapt rather quickly however we have to keep the pressure on her so she remembers to feel and not guess."

He almost forgot about what he could have the little one do to keep her from being upset. While she could flash step a little, it wasn't enough to keep her in the game and he didn't want to upset her either by telling her she couldn't play, he doesn't want to get a head butt like Shukumei received.

"Shizune, if you're going to play, I don't want to hear any crying or complaining when Megumi tags you okay?"

She nodded and giggled which made Ryouji think twice about letting her play at all. She was hiding something. Maybe something far worse than control of her mask and the ability to flash step a little. Then again she was ridiculously fast for someone her age. If she were to run at full speed, she might be able to out run Megumi's flash steps since Megumi herself didn't have enough practice at it yet. Time would tell in any case. It was going to be interesting to see how quickly Megumi would learn and really how fast his daughter really was.

[Megumi]

Emi was still eating when she heard her mother ask about using Kido. Ryouji had then added that just her trying to keep up with them would be enough. At least she has some kind of advantage. They're going on the assumption that she wouldn't be able to handle kido, either by being hit and/or restrained or even casting kido. She just giggled to herself. If the older Shi was gonna play too, she would be the only one who really knew what she could do or so she thought anyway. Regardless, it should prove useful.

After she finishes her food, she goes over to Azumi and gives her a biig hug! "The food was very yummy, Miss Azumi! I wanna learn how to cook yummy food like that~" Now was the time to play tag. She was very excited. Of course she wouldn't be able to keep up at first, but she was able to handle flash stepping just a little. All she has to do is focus and try to feel out their spiritual pressure. Ryouji and Shukumei's shouldn't bee too hard to figure out since they released so much during her first test. the older Shi should be the same since she has grown up with her. The others were another story. Sure, this Yuri was her mother as well, but the two were completely different. Anyway, she'll learn as she goes.

Standing up, Emi rubs the back of her head. "So uh.. when do we start?"

[Shizune Onigata]

When hearing that her father was going to allow her to play with them, the little one got really excited. She was totally anxious to start playing, but she didn't want to be against Miss Lady Emi, so she decided that she was going to help her win and play on her team. Together they couldn't lose!

"Daddy, I ish going to be on Miss Lady Emi's team! It ishn't fair that she has to be alone and stuffs so I will help her! We will win too!"

The little one struck a pose and gave her mother's classic peace sign before running over to Miss Lady Emi and jumping on to her shoulder. She giggles before leaning over and whispering something into Miss Lady Emi's ear

"We ish going to use our 'maskies' and get them good and...and we will win!"

After whispering the super secret plan, Shizune giggled again before jumping down, standing next to Miss Lady Emi, ready to get the game started. There was no way they could lose, but she knew that her daddy and Auntie Mei were really quick. Miss Lady Yuri was quick because she's small. She didn't know or worry about the bigger Shi. There was no way she was going to allow them to win. They had the power of cuteness on their side!

"Come on lets play! We can win Miss Lady Emi!"

[Megumi]

After hearing little Shi's plan, Emi could only smile. For someone so young, she seemed really wise. After all, they didn't say the couldn't use their masks. With the two working together, there was no way they could lose! Although the little might have a hard time with flash stepping, she was gonna do her best to help her out and she just knows how to do it too. A nice, planned out distraction would work out just nicely. Emi was really psyched!

"I'm sure we'll do fine, but we can't be too..uh.. sure! Yeah, that's what I mean. We can't get too confident. We gotta be really careful. Mama always says it's nice to feel confident but she said that if you were too confident, you won't see things how they really are. I kinda understand but it seems kinda weird too. Anyway, maybe Ryouji and the others know what I'm trying to say and can it better than I can. Anyway, let's get to playing! I can't wait!"

[Ryouji Onigata]

When Shizune said that she wanted to team up with Megumi, he chuckled to himself quietly. She was a very strong willed and determined little girl, but there was no way in hell either of them would catch them all. There is a combined millennium of experience between everyone they were going against, not to mention they were all quiet light on their feet.

"If that's what you want, but you can't be upset if you end up losing the game, Shizune. Now that everything has been settled. The game can begin. You two will only win if you manage to catch us all. No Zanpakutou. Binding Kido will be allowed, I figured with you being Yuri's little girl, you'd use them anyway, but I think With Hina and Shi and Shukumei on our team, they can deal with them should you have the chance to use them. If you give up, the game ends and you lose. Oh and one more thing...have fun!"

Ryouji had a good idea what they were going to do and he wanted to see the length and to what extent the girls would go through to win. In short he was one hundred percent positive that they both would use their masks at some point in the game the only part he couldn't figure out was when they were going to use them.

Taken his soul candy, Ryouji's soul popped out of his gigai and their he stood waiting for the game to begin, the others followed and now with the lot of them ready, the real game could begin.

"Are you two ready?"

A rather sinister grin formed to Ryouji's face. It was going to be a fun game indeed...for his team. There was absolutely nothing either of the two children could do to defeat. But this was supposed to be a training game after all.

[Megumi]

Even though little Shi and herself were excited, she knew they were going to have a hard time with catching everyone. Well, even with them being experienced, everyone makes mistakes right? Right now, the main problem was Hina like Ryouji said. She's heard quite often that she's basically a master of Kido. If she were to try and use Kido recklessly, she would be able to stop it. Her and little Shi would have to do something in order to tag her first..or something. Still, something had to be done and was sure she'll come up with the idea soon or so she hoped.

It wasn't before long that Ryouji said go for the game to start. The little one looked up to her who returned the glance back. They were probably thinking the same thing. One couldn't assume that the grown-ups didn't think they would put on their masks. It would be rather stupid. After all, almost every test she went through she did have to use her mask. Regardless, it's a part of them as it is with Shukumei, Ryouji, and Yuri. Might as well use it to their advantage, right?

As soon as they moved their hands over their faces, it was what the others were expecting. However, both of them were in sync as they both lowered their hands and both masks came on at once. "Let's do what we do best, alright! WE'll show them we can win!" The little one just giggled and soon, with a flash step, the game had begun. Of course, it seemed like as soon as they got close, Hina, and of course the others, would just flash step out of the way, After many tries, it all seemed the same. Even though she had a hunch, it would be worth it to go along with it. So, for a moment, Emi kneeled down tot he little one, being to speak low enough so the others could hear what they were talking about.

"We're gonna have to work together on this, but I'm sure you already know. Here's what we'll do. We're gonna go after Miss Hina and Big Shi. I'm gonna distract miss Hina so when you feel like you can, go tag her okay? The you'll distract Big Shi and I'll get her out. Alright?"

The little one nodded her head and seemed really excited. Emi soon got up and looked to Hina. With her taking time to talk to the little one, they had to of known that they were talking about some kind of plan. Hopefully they would figure it out when it was too late. After many flashsteps, Hina was just staying out of Emi's reach. When emi though she had her, she was going in for the tag, but at the last second, Hina moved out of the way that caused Emi to well, fall flat on her face. She really didn't know that she was that fast on her feet. Still, she was still confident that things will be alright.

"I had no idea you were this fast, Miss Hina. I wonder if Mama and the others are this fast too.."

[Shizune Onigata]

The plan was coming together just as Miss Lady Emi said it would, she had Auntie Hina distracted and now it was time for her to do her part and make the tag. Both of her Aunties and even her mommy taught her some kido, it was time to keep her Auntie off guard and catch her when she least expected it.

"Hehe all righty its my turn!"

The little one pointed her finger at her auntie with a big grin on her face, of course it was being hidden by her mask but the giggles could be heard, she really was having fun.

"Hadou number thirty-three! SOKATSUSHI!!!"

The tiny little beam of kido hurled itself at Hina and right before it connected, Hina turned around and extended her hand and broke it down before it could connect. The little one gasped at how cool that was, she wanted to learn how to do that too. In all of her excitedness she completely forgot that she was supposed to tag her auntie. but it wasn't over yet!

"That was really cool Auntie! Teach me how to do that too!"

Hina giggled in response to seeing her little nieces' excitement. She began to talk about how it would take her a lot of practice to break down kido. All the while talking, Little Shi ran in at full speed and clung to her Auntie with a big hug.

"GOTCHA!! Hehehe!"

Hina glanced down and when she saw her niece hugging on to her she sighed. She was tricked by a four year old. She was rather impresed. Shizune was quite intelligent for a four year old. After giving her niece a hug, she received a kiss on the cheek from Shizune.

"Luff you Auntie, now you ish out!!"

Shizune let go of her auntie and ran over to Miss Lady Emi to help her up. Once she was standing she turned her attention to the bigger Shi and started growling.

"Now I ish going to get you for hugging my daddy that day! Now we see which of us ish better!"

The little one extended her hands and ran full speed at the bigger shi. It was apparent that the little one wasn't fond of her bigger self but this was about proving who was better and cuter to her parents more so than anything else.

"RAWR!!!!!!"

When the bigger shi started running away...eventually she came to a stop. Why in the hell was she running away from some four year old selfish brat. She was bigger and stronger and faster! Big Shi turned around and stared at the little one who came to a skidding stop before nearly crashing into her. The little one looked up and saw that the bigger shi was glaring at her.

"Uh-ohhh!"

The bigger Shi put on her mask in the same fashion as Emi and the little one and began to chase after her. Big Shi was going to make the little one regret chasing her that day. She wouldn't even need to flash step to catch her either.

"I am so going to catch you, you little meanie!"

The little one glanced back at the bigger Shi as she continued to chase her around the field. The little one lifted up her mask and stared at the bigger shi before sticking out her tongue giving her a huge raspberry before performing a flash step.

[Megumi]

After being helped up by the little one, she gave her a high five. For someone her age, she was really smart. The plan went by smoothly thanks to her and she even added her own spin to it! She just giggled as she watched the two Shi's chase each other, concealing herself somewhere nearby to wait for the perfect moment. Who would of thought that the little one would be so protective of her daddy? Maybe Big Shi would of been like that too if their Ryouji was around to raise her.

The two just kept chasing each other around and around. you could tell that they were getting tired but refused to stop. anyone could see that the two were definitely Ryouji's children. With Big she's back to her now, she had the perfect opportunity to tag her and give little shizune some time to rest. Out of nowhere, Emi just performed a...flashstep tackle huggle thing, knocking bother her and big Shi onto the ground.

"Hehe, you're my favorite person besides Mama, but you're now out, Shi~. Power to the cuteness!!"

[Shizune Onigata]

Once Miss Lady Emi tackle huggle tagged Big Shi, the little one appeared next to her when she said power to the cuteness. Upon doing so she raised her arm giving her mother's trademark peace sign.

"POWER TO THE CUTIENESS!!"

Now all that was left to do was to tag out Miss Lady Yuri and Auntie Mei-mei and her daddy. Her daddy use to tell her stories about how Miss Lady Yuri use to catch him when they would play, so it gave her an idea on how to catch Miss Lady Emi's mommy and her daddy all at the same time.

Clinging to Miss Lady Emi's back, she whispered more details of their cuteness power plot in her ear. Well it was more or less a question but Miss Lady Emi was super strong so it was going to be easy to trick them. Especially her daddy since he loved her!

"I have another great idea Miss Lady Emi...my daddy use to tell me stories about how your mommy use to catch him wiff umm what ish it called again? Bindingding! Yesh Bindingding kido spells...sooo can you do any....because I don't thinkies we can catch daddy with them we have trick him some more! I'll tag him out and you can get your mommy then we can get Auntie Mei-mei together! There is no way an old lady like her can escape our cutieness power! So what do you thinkies...I know you can do it because you ish strong!"

After giving her masterful plan to Miss Lady Emi, the little one hung off her shoulder while staring at the three hardest targets for the. If done right this game would be over before they knew it, its just that between they knew each other so well. With her Daddy training Miss Lady Emi's mommy, and her daddy being the brother of her Auntie...it was like this huge circle thing! A circle that was about to be divided by the power of cutieness!

"We ish going to get you daddy, Auntie Old Lady and Miss Lady Yuri!!"

[Megumi]

Emi had turned her head slightly to the little one as she listened in on the plan. It seemed perfect. Her mother would tell her the stories from to time as well. She does know some binding Kido, but it's only the low level stuff. If she were to just go in without thinking, the plan wouldn't work. Then, she remembered something her mother taught her as a means of escaping Zetsumei should he appear to attack and her mother or Big Shi wasn't there to protect her.

"I do know a binding Kido, but I'm gonna have to execute it carefully in order for your plan to work. I know just how to do it, but I'm going to need your help again. Think you can keep them busy long enough for them not to notice what I'm doing?"

The little one nodded and soon got from her back to play her part of the plan. Like she did with Big Shi, she concealed herself somewhere that she could easily watch her mother and Ryouji.
"Bakudo number 26: Kyokko." Since her Reiatsu was being completely masked, it had caught the attention of Yuri. She had tilted her head to the side, actually seeming worried that something had happened to her. It was working out differently than expected, but kind of better in a sense.

"Uh.. Emi? You are still here, right? It's not nice to make us worry!"

Since Emi couldn't respond lest it would give away her position, Yuri was actually starting to show she was worried. It made Emi smile to see how much she cared. Regardless, she has to do what she needs to in order to win. Even if she were to speak out the incantation, Yuri wouldn't have enough time to get out of the way.

"Bakudo number 4: Hainawa!"

Before Yuri could do anything, her arms were entangled and bound by the Kido. With her bound, Emi now allowed herself to be seen, soon tagging her mother and then gave her a hug. Yuri could only blush from the slight embarrassment she felt which resulted in a nervous laugh. Still, she couldn't believe it. Those two, even at their ages, are thinking so strategically. First it was with Big Shi and Hina, and now it was gonna be here. Regardless how the game was gonna turn out, they were never going to let her live this down.

"Hehe, This is so much fun~"

[Luna Cortez]

While the group continued to play their little game, a giant garganta opened up within the sky a mile or so above the city. The Savage Huntress herself has returned at long last from Hueco Mundo in search of her mistress Shiva. Fortunately due to unforeseen events, to see her mistress was no longer possible, therefore she reported to someone on a much higher authority, someone who would have preferred to remain and operate within the shadows of Hueco Mundo, but with his number one Arrancar being taken back by the original, it was no longer possible. So it was his plan to come and whom Shiva has originally returned to. Although her master new good and well who Shiva was born from, he was more curious to see if the individual had defeated Shiva and gained control over her powers.

However her mistress would not be defeated so easily. So it was pointless for the individual to become whole once again. It didn't matter, Mistress Shiva will return soon enough, when her true master deems it absolutely necessary.

Once the Garganta closed behind her, she used Sonido, and appeared before the group, causing their game of tag to cease. Luna's eyes floated across the field, taking note of everyone who was present.

"Looks like the gang is all here, been along time Shinigami"

A devilish smirk formed to Luna's face as she stood there greeting them. Her eyes floated over to The Captain in charge of this operation and her devilish smirk became something more of a wide grin. Then her attention turned over to Yuri whom she stared at rather angrily. Did she really not remember anything about her all those memories are best forgotten now...for they are nothing more than enemies. An Arrancar and A shinigami could never truly be friends...and she preferred them to be enemies. It made her much easier to hate...and much easier to fight when the time came. Their blades will cross soon enough and when they do, Luna will force her to remember everything.

"Sorry to interrupt your stupid happy family moment, but I felt the need to come and check on something that was taken from me. Something that I hold very dear and something that I want back and I am prepared to kill each and every one of you to make it so. However, it is against his wishes...so be grateful that your pitiful existences are spared further...at least for now."

Luna raised her left arm slowly and snapped her fingers...two much smaller garganta opened near her feet and two of her minion demi hollow's appeared howling and snarling. Her eyes once again floated over the group, she studied them and re-familiarized herself with their pitiful scents again. She glanced down at the two children wearing those masks and scoffed.

"Children with masks...how sad...its almost pathetic. Children their ages in full control of their hollow masks. How...cute it must be to posses such power and not know anything of it. How the mighty Vizard have fallen...reduced to children's play things. My Demi hollows are hungry, come children let them feast on your flesh!"

The Demi's howled and continued to snarl...they even drooled...salivating at the thought of having two tasty looking morsels for desert. As if they hadn't eaten enough already.

[Yuri Nakayama]

Upon hearing Luna more or less threatening the young ones, Yuri quickly flash stepped in front of them. It didn't take too long for her to free herself from Megumi's Kido. She moved a hand to the hilt of her Zanpaktou, keeping it there in case Luna does have the Demi-Hollows attack. With Luna more or less staring her down, it sort of had her uneasy. Her eyes clearly showed hate..and something else that she just couldn't place. It wasn't the time to worry about it anyway. She has to focus on protecting the children.

"These children will be the ones who will eventually put an end to the war that they were dragged into. Until that time comes, Luna, I won't allow you or your pets to harm them."

The stare down seemed to of gone on for what felt like a long time. The longer it lasted, the more Yuri felt like there was something else that was going on. She couldn't explain it but it felt as if Luna was..familiar. Why would she be? The first time they actually met was when Shiva was test the limits of her mask. Still, she couldn't shake off the feeling that they have met before.

"Like you, we have someone dear to us that we will not allow you to harm. You say you can't attack, then why bother showing up? Surely you're here for more than checking on your someone dear."

[Shizune Onigata]

Upon seeing the strange lady appear and hear her speak, she was really really mean. She was going to get those kitties to try and hurt her and Miss Lady Emi. Then she said something about Viz..something. What the heck is that was she talking about their maskies? Doesn't everyone have one of those like she does? Her daddy has one, maybe her mommy too but she's never seen it anyway! She then turned her attention to the 'kitties' again and giggled, they were so weird looking but still cute and she wanted to play with them. She took off her mask and began to smile as wide as she could

"Ooh kitties!!!"

She began to walk over toward them before being snatched up by Miss Lady Emi. She looked up to Miss Lady Emi and she was shaking her head. I guess it means she couldn't play with them and it made her a little sad to be honest. The 'Kitties' began to snarl and howl again like it was going to attack and when she saw it, the little one got mad.

"NO! BAD KITTY!"

Upon hearing her loud voice, the demi hollows stopped and began whimpering near their mistress whom was glancing down in disbelief. Luna growled at the child who had managed to spook her hollows. Shizune rawr'd back in retaliation!

"I ishn't scared of you! My daddy will totally beat you up if you try to get me! Besides you totally ruined our fun game of tag. You ish a bad bad lady and I hope you mommy spanks you!!"

Shi cilmbed on to Miss Lady Yuri's back and peeked over her shoulder to see if the Evil lady was going to do something! Or to see if her daddy was totally going to get her.

"Go get her daddy!...Erm wait she ish an evil lady...go get her mommy!!"

[Jin Onigata]

During the events down below, yet another individual was watching, silently observing the fun and games the rather large group of Shinigami seemed to be having. Without word or warning a very large Garganta tore open the sky above the very area the group and his minion Luna were conversing. Through the dark tunnel, he who Luna referred to as master had stepped through into the world of the living. Through his eyes he glanced around at his surrounding before vanishing from his reishi platform and appeared in front of Luna.

With his arrival she gasped and lowered her head , not wanting to stare into his face directly. He glanced at her, but only for a moment, before turning his head and staring at the group of Shinigami out of the corner of his left eye. His spiritual pressure surged and caused the very ground beneath his feet to tremble in fear of his might. His face was pale and covered with black markings, his eyes were completely red...many of Hueco Mundo called him the Devil.

His glance was focused on two of the several shinigami that were present. They looked exactly as they did a long time ago...when they were children. The man closed his eyes and turned to Luna who still refused to stare at him.

"That is quite enough Lunamir, you've said more than enough to their kind. I would like to extend my apologies to you Shinigami. She has always been bloodthirsty and rather impulsive when it comes to your kind."

Closing his eyes and keeping a tight grip on his scabbard, the man turned to face the group of Shinigami slowly and opened his eyes once again. He once again took in an image of their faces, mostly all of their expressions matched. They were somewhat shocked to see him. It was as if they had seen a mirror image of the one they call Ryouji.

"I can hear your thoughts, they call to me like a lost child to its mother. Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Jin...Jin Onigata, and why you were told to believe that Ryouji and Shukumei Onigata are twins...I regret to inform you that they are not. For I am their twin brother. We are as they are called...Triplets."

Their expression changed yet again...as if they doubted his word. Yet they knew it to be true. Deep down, they could not fight what their eyes were shown. Jin...was a mirror image of Ryouji...or rather, Ryouji was a mirror image of Jin since he was the second oldest of the three.

"I imagine you two have forgotten about me....however it should be noted that after today, neither, you nor your associates will ever forget me again. For it is I who shall lead the Arrancar army of Hueco Mundo, to victory absolute. The Shinigami must...and will fall at my hand; and there is nothing you can do to stop it. Dear siblings, I regret to inform you that you are threats to my conquering of the Soul Society...and that you must fall. My name must be etched into history...and your names removed. The hollows must reign supreme."

Jin slowly raised his scabbard until his arm was fully extended. He placed his thumb on the crossguard of his Zanpakutou and pushed it free slightly. As his hand moved over to grip the hilt...another large spiritual pressure was felt in the distance. Jin however showed no different reaction to the feeling of this rather large spiritual pressure.

[Ayame Kojima]

After feeling that spiritual pressure, there was no way the hand of death could ignore such a massive power Not only that...it was familiar. It was unmistakable. It was the one Zetsumei was after from the very beginning.

"TT WAS YOU!!!!!!!"

After appearing out of a flash step, Zetusmei stood across the field from the one the hand of death truly sought to kill. Only it changed everything. All the killings...the murdering of Ryouji and Shukumei in her time...it was a mistake. Sure Zetsumei hated the Onigata's...but it was this one whom had to die. Death called for this one and he would be granted that death with an extreme vengeance!

"It was...you. YOU KILLED MY MOTHER...I only got a glance of you from behind. I thought it was Ryouji who did it...so I did everything within my grasp to get revenge. So I trained...and I became strong enough and I Murdered them...you son of a bitch! YOU MADE ME KILL THE ONLY FRIENDS I'VE EVER KNOWN!!"

Reaching up to the mask Zetsumei was wearing, it was pulled off completely and it was revealed that Zetsumei was not a man...but truly a woman.

"I thought it ended with their deaths...but I was captured...and I escaped here...I wasn't satisfied. I wanted them to die again. I wanted the ones who loved them to feel the pain. Pain like I felt! I killed two innocent people...but I'm going to get my revenge now...and I will return to the future where I belong and turn myself in and receive my death penalty proudly. I will be able to rest knowing that I put an end to the man who murdered my mother...JIN ONIGATA!!!"

With her head lowered...Zetsumei glanced down at her blade, she was gripping the hilt so tightly her hand was bleeding. She turned to Shukumei...and Ryouji seeing their faces again knowing she had done a very bad thing.

"I killed the only friend's I've ever had. Back before you joined the the Gotei thirteen...I felt so alone and betrayed. I grew to hate you...despise you for leaving me behind. Time went on...and your visits ceased. It was apparent that you had forgotten about me and then it happened. Jin..murdered my mother...I honestly thought that it was you Ryouji...I thought you had murdered my mother. I hated the Gotei thirteen and everything they represented and I vowed to get my revenge!"

Her hands...and her blade were responsible for so many deaths...she only regretted it slightly since her hatred for the Shinigami was absolute. Her only regret was killing those she viewed as family now that she knew the truth. She took away Future Shizune's parents...and they weren't even responsible!

"I, Ayame Kojima will defeat you JIN ONIGATA!"

With a vicious flash step of her own, the former Hand of Death to really be a child hood friend of both Ryouji and Shukumei appeared in a few feet away from where she was standing. With her sword firmly in hand. She lifted her left arm and snapped, activating the apparatus to dispurse all reishi in the area. There was no way he was going to get away with this...not after the years of plotting revenge will now come to fruition.

Waving her hand over the front of her face, a hollow mask appeared, she was a product of Sosuke Aizen's experiments. When Shizune defeated her those years ago, she was rescued by him and given the gift of being a psudo-Arrancar...or a Vizard as they are referred to by others. With her strength and mask in place, there was no way in hell she would lose to this coward..

[Jin Onigata]

Jin remained perfectly still and at ease with the on coming attack. It seemed that this girl...the victim of the Devil slaughtering an innocent woman so many years ago resulted in this woman training as if her life depended on it. According to her, she trained for many years so that she could one day gain a measure of revenge for what he had done.

His ploy however worked perfectly, someone did mistake him for Ryouji...and yet it still failed since word never got to the soul society and he wasn't exiled like he originally planned. It was to bad...the three of them could have truly eradicated the Soul Society. It did not matter now however, he would do it alone and reign supreme over all three realms of existence.

As Zetsumei or Ayame drew her blade back to strike, he continued to wait until he could counter attack. As the blade was swung, Jin stopped the blade dead in its tracks with his right pointer and ring fingers. He slowly wrapped both fingers around the blade to keep Zetsumei from prying it free from his grip. His body began to emit a very sinister purple colored aura.

Within a matter of seconds, Jin vanished quickly and reappeared in front of her with his fingers wrapped tightly around the blade as before. He released the blade from his grip. Quiet gasping followed, Jin stared at the girl as she just stood there, continuously gasping. His Zanpakutou which he was now carrying in his left hand was covered in blood.

Pulling the scabbard free from the sash underneath his jacket, he slowly placed he blade inside of it before slamming it into place. Blood sprayed through the air as the wounds he inflicted upon the delusional girl opened. A shriek of pain followed before the girl fell down to the ground at his feet. He gripped the scabbard tighter as he turned his attention to the others.

"It seems that I have gotten a bit slower."

There wasn't a ounce of remorse on his face...there was nothing. He showed no signs of emotion whatsoever. The purple aura that coated his body had faded into nothingness... as he continued to watch his siblings.

"Your destiny was decided the moment you drew your blade, usurper. Your mother eagerly awaits you on the other side. Your journey into the abyss...has begun. Ayame Kojima"

[Ryouji Onigata]

[This wil be a combined post between, Ryouji, Shukumei, Ayame (Zetsumei) and Jin]

It was to much to grasp. From the moment this person claiming to be both Shukumei and his twin brother. None of this was making a bit of sense to him at all. He doesn't remember having a brother. He hardly remembers anything from their child hood for that matter. Then Zetsumei came out of nowhere and was defeated effortlessly, someone everyone here struggled with...was defeated in the blink of an eye and it was something hard to fathom.

When Zetsumei revealed herself to be Ayame Kojima...a childhood friend of theirs when they were growing up in the rukon district...it pissed him off. The puzzle pieces fell into place. It made sense why she did what she did to him and Azumi and even Shukumei. It was all a grave misunderstanding. As she hit the ground from the attack..Ryouji on instinct flash stepped over to her and picked her up before moving her away from Jin. Seeing those wounds...they were a lot more severe than he thought

"Azumi quick, come and heal her!"

When Ryouji waved for Azumi to come, Ayame grabbed his wrist, she didn't want to be healed. Ryouji glanced down at her. He was doing his best not to get angry...but having watched someone he grew up with and was close to for so long be destroyed in front of his very eyes it made him feel powerless.

"I don't want to be healed...I deserve to die for what I have done. I've killed..many innocent individuals to get to you in the future...I even killed your pretty wife...to force you to come after me...and you didn't disappoint me. Until...I remembered that spiritual pressure...I was dead set on...killing everything you knew and loved but...now I know the truth...Ryouji...Shukey...you...have...to stop me...in this time...explain everything...to the Ayame...here. It...may be enough to..."

Ryouji looked away from Ayame, he didn't want to see her like this...not after the way everything else was falling into place.

"Save your strength Ayame...we're going to get you patched up and I won't put up with your stubbornness. Not this time..."

She chuckled before shaking her head..even in her dying breath, Ryouji was still as defiant as ever. She wasn't going to live, she was already losing her vision...and she had lost to much blood. A third shadow...appeared over Ryouji. Ayame glanced up and before her vision completely faded, she got the final glimpse of someone who she has caused a lot of pain and suffering. Her heartbeat was slowing...and she didn't have much time left to say what she had to say to her.

"Shizune...I...am...sorry...for...killing...your..f..amily. I know it isn't....enough....but...I was wrong...about what I did....and my...death will..be the punishment...for..my..crimes. Shi...zune.....take...my...mask...and...reshi damper...back with...you and...I..."

After a few more attempts to get some air into her lungs...her hand let go of Ryouji's wrist and fell to the ground. Her body went limip...and there was nothing. Ryouji called to her...but there was no response. Ayame...died right in his arms.

Shukumei turned her head away...not wanting to look at Ayame in such a state. One of her oldest friends was dead because of this monster...claiming to be her brother...there was just no way this was happening. What he hell kind of being was Jin.

Jin however remained at his station. His expression didn't change at all. It was rather fortunate for things to happen this way. Knowing his siblings very well, they would be angry; highly angry at the loss of their precious friend.

"Pitiful soul...upon my attempt to get you exiled brother, I had no idea that this girl would become what she has. To have come from a distant time, to continue her ploy of revenge against you both. Only to be stricken with death. Now she can be reunited with her family...on the other side."

Ryouji used his fingers to close Ayame's eyes before laying her down on the ground. Such disrespect...such arrogance. This bastard had to be killed now. Ryouji stood slowly. His face told the tale of how he was feeling. He was furious...Shukumei looked exactly the same way. Both of them were filled with a rage unlike any other before this day.

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Ryouji unsheathed his Zanpakutou and Shukumei followed suit, their combined spiritual pressure was unleashed and both charged for Jin wanting to do away with him now before anyone else they cared about got hurt or killed. In unison used bankai and continued their charge to defeat Jin.

[Yuri Nakayama]

It was too much to take in. who would of thought that the twins were actually triplets? Not to mention that Zetsumei..no.. Ayame also had a tragic past. At least now it all fell into place. Now that they knew the truth, the past, their present, can be changed and this horrible chain of events that Shizune came to end will actually change. Upon the Twin's release of their Reiatsu and Bankai, she could feel the young one and Emi hold onto her tightly. They were trembling. It was to be expected. Emi had felt it during her first test.. but this time, there was a great difference. As for Little Shizune, this could be her first time feeling their immense power. If Ayame, someone they struggled to defeat, was cut down so effortlessly, then it would be more than likely that she herself would have to take action even if she could end up like Ayame. That was the life of a Shinigami. Staring death in the face was a daily occurrence and this was no different. Holding onto both children, she flash steps over to Azumi and Hina, letting them sit near them.

"I think it would be best if they stayed with you two. Please, put a barrier around you four. You'll be safe that way."

"What about you and big Shi? You two aren't seriously thinking of fighting as well, are you?! It's too dangerous!"

Yuri knew of the risks that would be involved, but there really wasn't much of a choice. If something does happen, it would probably be better if big Shizune stayed with her mother and them in case for whatever reason the barrier does break down and be open for an attack by this Jin person or even Luna herself. For some reason, there was a sense of deja vu. It was as if she was in a similar situation. Why were these kind of feelings coming back now? Regardless, she was snapped out of her thoughts by being shaken by big Shi.

"Huh? Oh.. Yeah.. Shizune, stay with your mother and them in case something unforeseeable happens. I have a feeling it might happen, so we at least need someone who can watch over everyone. I know Azumi and Hina can look after themselves, but still."

"I can't just sit idly by when I know that Daddy and Auntie are going to get hurt! If you're going to fight, then I will too!"

Yuri glanced back, and for once, gave a rather cold glare to Shizune. She seemed to of recognized the look. though she really hated to, she was going to stand back for the time being. Shizune knew that Yuri was only worried for her and everyone else's well-being. For now, Yuri could only hold onto the hilt of her Zanpaktou while keeping an eye on Jin and the twins. Why did this have to happen? It was beginning to seem they would never have the peace they've been yearning for. Although she understood Megumi's reasoning, was being a Shinigami that important?

They all had things they wanted to protect, but it seemed like it all spiraled downhill. No.. she couldn't think llike that. She could't doubt the reasons why they all became Shingami although, deep down, Yuri couldn't remember why. Sure, it's to protect her friends and family, but she doesn't remember when she became a Shinigami. All that she could come up with was her leaving the academy and eventually becoming the Lieutenant of Squad Three.
Such thoughts had to be purged from her mind until there was an appropriate time to think about it. There was a battle going on and there was no way she could afford to be distracted when it became her turn to attack.

"As painful as it is.. we have to watch.. and learn from the mistakes that others have made. I'm not trying to sound cruel. Watching from the sidelines has its advantages.."

[Jin Onigata]

The looming threat of his siblings were growing closer...it was a sight to behold from Jin's standpoint. Their rage and anger, their sorrow and pain...all of it would be their downfall. He welcomed the challenge, this would be their first battle in such a long time. Raising the scabbard housing his Zanpakutou slowly, Jin brought his left hand over and wrapped his hand and fingers around the hilt slowly.

"Show me their movements...Akuma"

Removing his Zanpakutou from its Scabbard completely, Jin closed his eyes using his Zanpakutou to predict the movements of both Ryouji and Shukumei...it was there he saw what he needed to see to end the battle rather quickly. Both were planning a combination attack, Ryouji's Getsuga and Shukumei with a rather large blast of wind. None of which would wrinkle his clothing, let alone damage him. Upon opening his eyes he stood ready and waiting for their attack.

Ryouji tossed one of his enormous scythes into the air and gripped the other with both hands before swinging it with all of his might, releasing a huge black wave of spirit energy. Shukumei appeared in front of him and followed it up with a wind attack of her own. It was just as he saw it. Both attacks rushed toward him...before combining into a swirling tornado of darkness. As the attack surrounded him, he was locked within the vortex itself.

Once Ryouji and Shukumei's feet touched the ground, Jin was already standing behind them with in the midst of sheathing his Zanpakutou and once it locked into place. A matching gash appeared across both of their chests as they fell down to their knees. Blood covered the of where they knelt before finally falling over onto their faces.Their Zanpakutou's reverted to their sealed forms as Jin remained behind them with his back turned to them completely.

He was certain of it now, after that pathetic attack, that they were not at the level of power they should be. Nor now with his arrival would they ever reach the plateau of power that coursed through each of their veins. It wasn't even worth mentioning, so instead he looked to the remaining Shinigami, wondering if they too wished to share a similar fate. At this point they would be better off attacking him all at once. They would actually have a chance of him taking them a bit more seriously.

[Yuri Nakayama]

What she feared became a reality as the twins fell to the ground, bloodied by their newly found brother. She was angry and there was no way she could hide nor change it. Though it was more than likely she would end up the same way, she knew she had to do something. From what it seemed like, he was watching everyone for a very long time. He would know everything about them. Not only that, his Zanpaktou seemed strange.. While the twins attacked, what really had her worried was the fact after the attack was executed, he was right there behind them. Perhaps it was their connection as sibblings or perhaps that's the ability of his Zanpaktou. At least now, due to the twins actions, she knew a little bit of what they were dealing with.

Like her mentors before her, she raised a hand over her face, her mask forming as she lowered it. The problem of how to fight him still existed. She had to do something, but what? Maybe if she could somehow bind him..somehow keep himi from activating his Zanpaktou, then maybe she could stand a chance. She had to bring this man down for the sake of everyone. She couldn't afford to get too close to him. She was going to have to keep her distance. She knew just what kido to use. It was risky, but she was going to need him to get close enough to her like he did with Shukumei and Ryouji. If she could just buy just a little bit of time, then it would be worth it.

"Bakudo #9: Hōrin!"

An orange-like tendril on energy came from her hand, Yuri sending it to where he was currently standing. If he could really see what was coming, then she couldn't focus on what she would do next. however, what if that wasn't good enough? What if he would still cut her down? She couldn't worry about it. All that matters now is to avenge the fallen and that's what she was going to do.

[Jin Onigata]

The attack of the next Captain in itself was to slow to capture him, there were far greater Binding spells to use, but she picked one of the slowest. It also left her wide open for an attack. With a very quick flash step, Jin appeared next to Yuri, only facing the opposite direction. He placed his hand on her shoulder while lowering his head. Slowly his eyes floated over to her.

The power within this one was strong indeed, untapped potential just waiting to be released, however it would take a great deal more training before she was able to truly contend with him. Ryouji should have trained her a little harder. Thus far with his visit, he has been highly disappointed. As Yuri turned to face him, he appeared on the the other side of her with his Zanpakutou unsheathed again. It too was once again covered it blood.

"Disappointing, she who had so much hope and faith placed upon her shoulders...never had hope to begin with..."

Over all he was not impressed by his siblings or any of their comrades display of power. The way Luna spoke of their strength, he would have assumed that either one of those whom he's defeated already would have surpassed that wretched old man. At this point Yamamoto may very well be his one true challenge.

Flipping his blade over, holding it in the inverse position, he slide Akuma back into its sheath which he held on to tightly within his right hand. Picking up on several different spiritual pressures. Jin turned his head slightly glancing back at the defeated, wondering if it could have been them...but it was not, they could barely walk, let alone mount some sort of offensive against him. It was their Zanpakutou reacting to being in his very presence yet he had no interest in them. Killing the spirits of weak Shinigami would be rather boring at this point.

"I have no interest in the rest of you. You may wish to heal them before they to depart for the Abyss"

Jin turned his back to the remaining Shinigami. It was his way of allowing them to take the necessary measures to get everyone healed and back on their feet. His time here has come to an end...but he was certain that his family would never forget his name again.

[Megumi]

As soon as she saw her mother fell to the ground, it felt like her heart skipped a beat. She ran quickly over to her, unsure what to do. She and the twins were bleeding too much, there wasn't anything she could do to stop it. all she could do was make sure her mother was at least alive. After being shaken a little, Yuri started to cough, but kept her eyes closed. Emi just sighed in relief. At least that was a good sign that she was alright. She wanted to go after this man and make him pay for what he did, but it would be reckless of her. Whatever plan Yuri had must of backfired. Still, at least they were all alive.

All that was going through her mind is getting help for everyone. She wasn't sure if Miss Azumi could heal everyone at once. Then, the idea of calling for help came to mind. Taking off her mask and destroying it, Emi began to search for her mother's soul phone. Once bringing it out, she could only stare at it. One would think numbers would be the same regardless of what time they were in, but now wasn't the time to think about it. She quickly called Jiro or whoever she was calling and began to tell whoever it was about the events that happened. After a while, she hung up the phone, looking back over to Azumi and the others.

"I..I wasn't sure if you could heal them all at once, Miss Azumi so.. I called Jiro and asked him to bring some help. They would of been told sooner or later what happened.. I just tried to do what I could to help.. Please.. you have to help them!"

[Mujitsuhana]

The events have turned dire indeed. Dire enough that for once, she would be brought into the world of the living. Granted, it was her first visit, but if Lady Yuri had called out to her, then she wasn't going to hesitate to let herself be seen. Slowly, she began to materialize in front of the young Megumi who was worried for the safety of her mother. Once she was a solid being, Mujitsuhana took a chance to look at he surroundings. It wasn't before long she spotted the very man who had injured Lady Yuri. What could she do? She witnessed up close at what this man could do. Right now, she needed to console those close to her owner and her owner as well.

"Uhm.. Miss..Megumi, isn't it? You..shouldn't worry about Lady Yuri. She's a very strong person! Wh..why are you looking at me like that? Are..you wondering who I am? I guess you must be since a lot of people have been appearing out of nowhere.. I'm uh.. Mujitsuhana! Pl..pl..Very pleased to meet you and everyone finally!"

It felt rather silly to be so shy around people she's basically known all of her life. It was just in her nature to be so shy and nervous. She could feel more spiritual pressure as well. She looked over to the twins, stepping over to them for just a moment. Were they trying to materialize as well? Poor things must be seething with anger and want nothing more to avenge their owners. However, they knew it would be in vain. All she could do was talk to them.

"I..I know you two are rather angry..but don't do anything reckless! our masters need us! So.. why don't you appear too? We.. can at least help them that way or something.."

With the sudden change of their spiritual pressure, it made her feel so nervous She was even trembling! They could be really scary, especially Shinkuremasu. all she could laugh nervously and wave her hands frantically like she was being accused of something.

"Don't be so mean, Kuro.. I'm just worried is all! Ehehe.. Don't like the nickname I take it? Your name is way too long! longer than mine...or..maybe not but still.. we're getting off task here! Until other Shinigami get here, we're at risk.. so come on out already! I mean.. please..come out?"

Mujitsuhana glanced back to where Jin was or used to be or..where ever he was at. She couldn't understand why he would do something like this. It just didn't make sense. He said something about being forgotten.. How could that be justification?she goes back over to Yuri and Megumi, looking down to them. Yuri was out like a light and seemed to be having some kind of nightmare. Lately, she's been changing.. Into what she didn't know despite being her Zanpaktou. There was something on the back of her owner's mind. Maybe she was reading into it a little too much. kneeling down, she just stared at Yuri. She felt so powerless to do anything.

"Please..hang in there Lady Yuri.. You'll be back on your feet soon..I know it!"

[Takedakeshii Amatsu Tatsumaki]

Having forced herself into the world of the living after hearing all the noise that woke her up from her beauty sleep, Tatsumaki stretched her wings and purred quietly before stretching her arms and yawning. She had been asleep for a very very long time...at least since Little Megumi's test

"When you yell Mujitsuhana, you seem really hideous and now because of you I can't finish my beauty nap."

After opening her eyes finally she bore witness to the carnage After looking over to the little ones she smiled and waved before flapping her wings a bit to get some air through them. She truly was clueless as to what was going on. Then she glanced down seeing her mistress laying face down in a pool of her own blood. She wasn't concerned with her well being, more or less if her shoes were going to be stained. Shukumei always recovers so its pointless to even worry about her.

Once getting far enough away from the blood, she turned her direction to the mysterious man with the hideous face. She shrieked in fear of being contaminated by his ugliness. However it was more or less then Zanpakutou that really forced her to be serious.

"That Zanpakutou that ugly man is carrying...is that...Akuma?"

She blinks cluelessly before flapping her wings and floating over to Mujitsuhana, where the hell is that baboon Shinkuremasu...? Get up you stupid idiot we have problems!"

[Mujitsuhana]

After hearing Tatsumaki, Mujitsuhana did feel a little bad for waking her up, but what other choice was there? Everyone is upset and they needed to calm them down. The little Shizune and her family were obviously worried.. Why did this Jin had to show up and ruin everything? Everyone already had a lot on their shoulder with the Original Six along with Shiva and her army of Arrancar. When she heard Tatsumaki ask if that was Akuma, all she could do was nod.

"I.. I'm sorry I woke you, but.. I assure you I wouldn't have if things weren't so dire.. That man's.. His Zanpaktou does go by the name of Akuma.. While Lady Yuri and the others were watching, he used his Shikai to his advantage.. It was as if he saw their movements.. Lady Yuri saw it and tried to go accordingly, but her plan backfired..to say the least."

It was like everything was falling apart. Still, they had to keep calm. If they didn't, it would be certain that they would get hurt. Maybe Tatsumaki could help Little Shizune from being so scared and worried. It was worth a try..wasn't it?

"Hey.. Tatsumaki.. You..You're fond of Little Shizune, right? Maybe you can..you know.. Help her out or something. The poor thing's terrified.."

Seriously, where were the other Shinigami? Little Emi made the call some time ago. Were they not going to send anyone to take care of their captains? Although she knew the three were strong, even they couldn't survive if they kept on bleeding like they were. Well, now it seems like it has stopped, but still.. they needed to recover in a place where it was safe..though now, what place is safe now? Hearing Yuri grunt caught her attention as she was starting to come to. She was trying to sit up, but Mujitsuhana wouldn't let her. She didn't need to be moving with an injury like that.

"Please be still, Lady Yuri.. Everyone's alright..We..We won't let anyone harm them.. I promise.

"Mu..Mujitsu..hana? What are..you doing here?"


"Pleae don't talk.. focus on recovering for yo and I both know what will happen if you don't.. I'm here to make sure you are alright. Everyone as of right now are fine as well...just worried. Just rest..please.."

Her owner could be quite stubborn, but it seems like when she knew the facts, there was nothing more she could do other than listen. Mujitsuhana then turned to Azumi, giving a light smile. She was doing the best she could given the circumstances, so at least she was going to try to help her the best she could.

"Miss... Miss Azumi, is there any way I can be helpful to you?"