Another Vacation

[Ronin]

Ronin was about to answer Emi when his eyes narrowed suddenly. He picked up his daughter and flash stepped to the side quickly. When the sand settled, Ronin looked around, holding his daughter in a protective stance. His eyes shot around, trying to find out where the shot came from. Out of nowhere, someone appeared in front of them.

"So you finally came out of hiding! I have been waiting a long time for this Ronin! Your death will complete my revenge!"

As the new person swung his blade at him, Ronin rolled away with Emi still in his arms. He saw that Ryouji was the nearest to them and shot a quick glance at Emi.

"Go to your Uncle Ryouji, now! I'll be fine, just go to him..."

He saw his daughter about to argue, giving her the 'now is not the time to have this conversation' look. As Emi took off toward Ryouji, Ronin shifted his eyes to his Zanpaktou, which was unfortunately near Yumiko who was a considerable distance from his current location. He saw Kyouteki race toward him, dodging his sword strikes while keeping them away from Emi's path. Ronin was trying to make his way toward his Zanpaktou, only to have Kyouteki block his path. Ronin narrowed his eyes, pushing Kyouteki to get some distance between the two so he could at least dodge incoming attacks better.

[Luna Cortez]

All the waste of such spiritual pressure, if Shinigami were smart they would have kept their presence hidden so she could not find them, but the fact that she could feel it through the Garganta was quite enough to grab her attention. These poor unfortunate souls, this war has been waged between the two groups for so long. No matter what they do and where they go, they always clash at some point. This time, there would be no difference. Its as if they were destined to fight this war for all eternity. Things were much different now on the Arrancar side. Since her mistress evolved, a complete restructure of the new Espada was ordered. Now they stand at a formidable force once again. After she and a few of the new members passed through the Garganta, she stood on a reishi platform staring off into the distance. She herself had gone through a lot of changes, one of the biggest would remain a surprise. She couldn't wait to tell her dear friend Yuri just what it was. A slight smirk formed to her face as she could smell her, even from this distance. That scent was unmistakable. She was where all the spiritual pressure was coming from.

She turned her head back glancing at the two other Arrancar who had accompanied her and pointed in the direction where the spiritual pressure was strongest. That ear to ear grin however faded as this was now going to be a serious tearful reunion. Its been three years plus, since she saw that traitor. While still very much excited the time for postponing the inevitable had ended.

"Let's go"

With Sonido the three Arrancar vanished from where they entered the world of the living and traveled in the direction of the spiritual pressures combating. Once they arrived, Luna appeared from the Sonido with the two Arrancar in tow. The air was salty and it burned her nostrils a bit. Shinigami's choose the weirdest places to occupy time. Nothing but sand and salty water. After taking in the scents of everyone who was here and even one who was still keeping themselves hidden. Luna's eyes turned and found who it was she was looking to see. She wasn't as happy to see Yuri as she thought she would be, in fact she became more infuriated just by staring at her. However the glare she was giving the Captain was more than enough to tell that she still despised her.

Even though her hatred for her former friend and Shinigami captain, it still was good to see that she wasn't dead, no one else could kill Yuri but her. That was her right. After all she already killed her once, so it was only fitting that she should be the one who did it again. Using her hand to brush her hair from covering her eyes, The Savage Huntress began to smile in a more sadistic manor before raising her hand up slowly Once she reached up as high as she could she merely waved to Yuri.

"It has been a long time Captain Yuri Nakayama, almost to long. I hope you haven't slacked off and forgotten the words I spoke to you during our last meeting. That the next time we met, we would be enemies. You can consider this a courtesy. I wanted to make sure that you haven't gone off and died, since I am the one who is destined to end your wretched LIFE!!"

Luna sniffed the air and turned her attention to the little girl standing behind Ryouji and smirked. She too shared the scent of her mother. So Yuri had a child! She looked almost identical to Yuri, it was amazing how genes worked.

"I've come all this way to share some news with you Yuri, and its been so long. Won't you come closer and give your former best friend a hug? You have my word that for the next minute, I won't run my Zanpakutou through your flesh and end your miserable life. Tis a day for celebrations. So come congratulate me, why don't you."

Luna lowered her arm and instead spread them wide, she truly wanted a hug from the Shinigami captain, but would Yuri oblige to her rather ridiculous request? Even if she didn't she was going to break the unfortunate news. While the news was rather good for her and the Arrancar, it was terrible for anything and everything she loved dearly.

[Little Emi]

After being told to go to Ryouji, Emi did was she was told to despite her wanting to help. Even if she couldn't do much, she could still try! She hid behind Ryouji, more or less clinging to his leg. She didn't know who the other guy was. She just knew he was after her father and she didn't like it at all! Perhaps all she could do now was cheer.

"Get him, Papa!"

At least with her being near Ryouji, she wasn't as scared. She always felt safe around him. What made things worse is that now, some strange lady comes with two other people. When she started talking to her mother, it made the little one confused. The confusion was short lived when Luna turned to look to her. It was then when she could feel the Spiritual pressure from Luna. It was really scary. It just made her hold onto Ryouji even tighter than what she was. The poor thing was terrified.

"Just go away and leave us alone! We don't want any twouble from you! we just wanna haff fun! If you don't be nice, Uncle 'Ouji and everyone else will beat you up!"

[Yuri Nakayama]

When Kyou had arrived, Yuri should have seen it as a sign of what's to come. Luckily, Ronin was able to keep Megumi safe and got her to Ryouji. At least that way, she would be safe. For the life of her, she could never understand why Kyouteki had such an obsession with Ronin. Perhaps their case was similar to her and Luna. It was quite sad really. However, as if on cue, Luna and two more Arrancar had appeared. For safe measures, she ingested a soul candy so she could be ejected from her Gigai. With her hand on the hilt of her Zanpakutou, she could only glare back at Luna.

Of course she hadn't forgotten what she said all those years ago.Still, she cannot and will not let her personal feelings get in the way. Although she knew Luna's threats were indeed real, she just couldn't allow herelf to be killed by her or anyone else. When she saw Luna take a look at Megumi, she was certain that she understood who and what she was to Yuri. After all, she did mention her nose was second to none.

"I will not let you do such a thing, Luna. I am sure you know by now, since you had a good look at he, that I have a daughter to protect and raise. Not only that, I have others here I must protect as well."

What on earth could this news be? Was it so important that she had to interrupt their time together yet again? Luna seems to be quite proud of whatever news she has to say. Then, the request of a hug was given. It just didn't make any sense. How could she guarantee Luna would keep her word? She knew it would be a bad choice to make, so why was she feeling compelled to do so? was it the part of her that still sees Luna as a friend or rather.. Was it her Inner Hollow that wished to do so? Eitehr way, she was going to fight off the feeling.

Luna could see Yuri's hesitation. It seems like everything was going the way she wanted. Only now, Yuri just needed a little incentive to do as she wanted.

"If I were you, I would hope you would do the right thing. I would really hate for anything unnecessary to happen to the people here..Wouldn't you?"

Yuri just couldn't risk it. She was very sure Luna would do as she needed to to get whatever response of her that she wanted. Might as well do it willingly and keep everyone else safe. Slowly, Yuri goes over to Luna, still on edge. By the time she gets to her, she moves her hand from her Zanpakutou and embraced Luna in the hug she wanted so badly. Just the action itself made her think back to when they were together. They used to be together all the time until that fateful day.

She never understood why Luna saw her as a traitor. Was it because during her Hollowification, she was saved by a Shinigami and taken away from her? What was she suppose to do? She was confused and scared.. How was she to know? Regardless of that, she's made a life for herself as a Shinigami. It was a long road, and she has gotten so much out of it. Perhaps, if she were to become what Luna is, she never would have met the people or she did or have Megumi as a daughter. She wouldn't change that for the world.

"I'm sorry you view me as nothing but a horrible traitor. There's nothing we can do about it now. Rather, you can carry out your revenge against me. Have you thought, that if you did manage to kill me, of what you would have left? I could easily blame you as well for betraying me."

She had time to think about it over the years. Until sh e thought of it, she would often believe that she did something that left Luna all alone. Perhaps she did, but they both had a part in becoming what they are today.

"When that Shinigami saved me, why didn't you stay? Perhaps it was out of self-preservation but.. Surely the thought must have crossed your mind. If you had fought the Shinigami, you knew you would have been purified. You would have become a soul and lived in Soul society. You could have easily been a Shinigami as I could have easily been what you wanted me to be! So Luna.. Is that betrayal?"

[Luna Cortez]

Abandoned...there was some truth to that, when she was masked she didn't have the strength to rescue her. Hollows undergoing purification are merely killed. There are no second chances for the wicked. Is that what they teach those weaklings in the soul society? That Hollows when purified become pluses. Its pathetic its like they are sheep being led by foolish ignorance.

"Me become a shinigami? Be bound by rules? Don't make me choke on laughter my old friend. The only way I would have ever become one of you is if I was never a hollow. Now I am free, to destroy and consume without limit. I have become more than what you shinigami can hope to reach. The gift of strength I gave you was misplaced. I would have been much better off consuming you completely. It doesn't matter now does it? Just take a moment and enjoy the civility of which I am granting you. I see the bitch lived as well, I'm sure Mistress Shiva will be rather pleased to know that her mother survived somehow."

She didn't find it odd that Luna was being much more care free than she was previously. Granted the reason for the celebration was not yet discussed. After the false hug was finished Luna stepped back from Yuri and rejoined her.

"By the way Kitten. Do you by chance remember my rank among the Espada? I'm curious to see if your memory is as good as you are at betraying those who care for you."

Luna's lips curved ever so slightly into a rather arrogant smirk. This was the moment she had been waiting to share with her and her friends and severely crush whatever hopes they had of ever defeating the her mistress and the new Espada.

[Yuri Nakayama]

It did strike Yuri that the whole thing seemed strange. She couldn't place her finger on it, however. She remembered Luna's words quite well. The next time they would meet, they would be enemies and there would be no need to be civil. It was funny how things turned out. Due to fate, they were torn from each other. However Luna wants to view it was her own choice. Thanks to her, she was able to find a new home and family. Of course, the time they spent could never be replaced. The only thing that the two of them could do was just continue to fight each other and pass blame back and forth.

"Consume me, you say? You had that chance all those years ago. You have that chance now. Yet, you haven't. Is it because of the news you wish to share or is it that whatever humanity you have left is proving too difficult for you to handle?"

It kind of saddened her, really. If Luna had become a Shinigami, they would have remained friends until either of them perished for whatever reason. Emi would probably adore her as much as she adores her father, Ryouji, and everyone else. There was no turning back the clock. Time couldn't be changed. Even if it could, what point would there be to change it? As for Luna's question regarding her rank, it made Yuri ponder. It had been quite some time since she even mentioned it. Although her words stung, Yuri paid it no mind. The answer was in her grasp, but was just a bit short of it.

"If I recall correctly, weren't you the fifth? Is that your big news, Luna? Just to tell us that you've been "promoted" to a higher rank? Though I suppose I should thank you for being civil about it and not causing a scene..in a manner of speaking, anyway. So, enlighten us. What rank are you now?"

By the way she was asking, it had to be some kind of huge improvement from the fifth rank. What could it be? Far as she new, the lowest, rather, stronger rank, would be the first.. Is that the grand news she's been dying to tell them? Perhaps it doesn't matter too much on what the rank was. She would make sure to bring her down along with Shiva. It wouldn't be an easy battle, but she just can't afford to allow herself to be consumed with doubt.

"I see.. You've become the first, haven't you? No wonder you're so content with yourself. Whether I'm right or wrong makes no difference. I vow on my life as a Shinigami that I will stop you, Shiva, or anyone else who dares to threaten the ones I love. It may take some time, but I will make sure to keep that promise. You can say what you want about my 'betrayal'. There's nothing we can do, is there? Rather, there's nothing we can do to change it. If holding onto that anger makes it easier for you to survive, then by all means, do it.

I admit, this whole thing has bothered me since you helped me remember. As I said before, Luna.. If you need someone to be mad at, be mad at yourself. You're the reason why I am standing before you as an enemy. You're the reason why I 'betrayed' you.The least I can do is thank you for the life and gifts you have given me. So.. Back to the task at hand. Are you the First Espada?"

[Luna Cortez]

She was so certain of herself, it seems that the little kitten has finally become an adult cat at long last, but even with all that confidence, it wouldn't really be enough. Granted she was positive that she had become stronger over the last three years, but it didn't take a rocket scientist to recall that battle that she, the adult shi and Luna had where she put them both through the ringer. It actually caused Luna to laugh rather loudly and arrogantly.

"My my my don't you sound tough all of the sudden. Did getting knocked up and forcing that child out of you some how give you some fortitude? Does Maternity make one stronger? If so, well done but you can cut the crap Nakayama, your veiled threats do nothing for me, if I wanted to I could kill Ryouji, his freakishly annoying wife and her sister, the woman and her ninjas, both of them, the three from the future the small children I could leave for my precious pets and save you for last."

Tilting her head back slightly she sighed, she was actually growing bored with this, not only that her scent was absolutely nauseating. She wasn't quite where she needed to be, but she would get there eventually. Then they could truly do battle.

"You've gotten stronger but you aren't quite where I want you to be, not yet. That precious gift I bestowed upon you is the key to a far greater power. The very man who trained you is a testament to that statement. I honestly believe that if Ryouji can evolve and reach a higher stage of hollowification, then you can too. So I am going to kick your petite little ass until you do. Without that hollow Yuri, you are nothing."



Extending her left arm out in front of her, she ripped off the glove she was wearing and threw it onto the ground. A slight smirk formed to her face as she bent her arm at the elbow and held her hand near her face. She slowly balled it into a tight fist and revealed that she was longer the fifth espada, but that her number had no value whatsoever at least on a mathmatical scale. However within the ranks of the Espada her new rank spoke for itself. Where a five was once carved into her hand, there was only the number zero in its place. Her rank was officially the 0 Espada"

"I will take my time to introduce myself. I am the Cero Espada...Lunamir Cortez."

[Ronin]

As Ronin kept dodging Kyouteki's attacks, he kept shifting his eyes to his Zanpaktou. There was no way this opponent was going to let him get near his weapon, still he had to try. As he tried to shift his way to his weapon, Kyouteki fired a cero blast into the sand behind him.

"Do you think I am that stupid? I know what you are trying to do! You will die here Shinigami! When I consume you, my powers will be even greater!"

As the sand blew into the air, Ronin got an idea. As Kyouteki ran at him, Ronin kicked up sand into his eyes. As the Arrancar howled in pain and frustration, Ronin shifted toward his weapon. As soon as he turned, Yumiko threw Ronin his Zanpaktou. Ronin caught his weapon, unsheathing it at the same time Kyouteki cleared his eyes. Kyouteki growled, drawing his weapon and glaring at Ronin. in an instant, the two disappeared from sight only to reappear on the the beach with their swords clashed. After a short skirmish, the two disappeared again only to reappear with clashed swords on one of the beach umbrellas. As the battle continued, Kyouteki made a blade of ice surround his arm. The Arrancar went into a flurry of attacks, Ronin barely able to deflect and parry them all. As the battle continued, Kyouteki fired a giant ice ball out of his ice blade at Ronin. The Shinigami widened his eyes, using his Zanpaktou to hold back the chunk of ice. As he skidded back, Ronin growled and shifted his blade to cut it in half, breathing slightly heavily. As he began to think of his next attack strategy, Ronin heard a soft whisper in the back of his head. He narrowed his eyes, trying to focus on the task at hand. Kyouteki rushed at Ronin, letting out a barrage of slashes from both blades. Ronin did his best to keep the slashes at bay, being pushed back slowly.

"What the hell is your issue? I never saw you before in my life! You need to leave, I would prefer not to hurt you"

Kyouteki growled, rushing at Ronin again. The Arrancar slashed at him several times, knocking him away. At that same instant, a voice in his head said what appeared to be speaking jumbled words. As he spoke them, he noticed his Zanpaktou split into two blades. Once that happened, he began to hear the voice in his head more clearly.

It has been a while young one, I see you are a full Shinigami now. Although you have no memory of me I remember you and your skills. Let my experience flow through you, so you may fend off this foe.

As he saw Kyouteki fire a cero blast at him, Ronin's black spots in his eyes got deeper in color. He suddenly flash stepped into the air, avoiding the blast. Ronin then went into a volley of slashes, locking his blades with the Arrancar. As Kyouteki fired a cero blast, Ronin shifted aside almost as if he knew it was going to happen. Suddenly, Ronin was in front of Kyouteki much faster than he normally would have in the past. He impaled his foot into the Arrancar's stomach, knocking him backward. The power behind the attack was weaker than normal, but the speed at which it was delivered semi compensated for it.

You are not the only one who has changed young one, I have assumed my proper form. It is not corrupted by your darker half, it will be a learning experience for us both.

As the skirmish continued, Ronin continued to anticipate Kyouteki's moves. The two were as they had been in the past, bitter rivals who would always be locked in combat.

[Yuri Nakayama]

After hearing Luna say that she was the Cero Espada, she just froze in place. Though she could hear Ronin and kyou fighting, she just couldn't seem to move at all. How could it be possible? How could she have gotten strong in just three years? It was just hard to grasp. If she was that strong, then was there any way Luna could be beaten? She couldn't afford to think like that. She still meant what she said that no matter what rank she was, she would do everything in her power to stop them from hurting anyone she cared about. It was going to be hard. then again, Yuri would be a fool to believe the battle would be easy.

"Cero, huh? That's.. quite the improvement.'

It was all she could think of to say. She was trying to wrap her mind around the whole situation. Hearing Luna say how she could kill everyone with little effort made her want to at least try to fend her off. What if she did try? There would be no doubt in her mind that Luna would injure her and she just couldn't afford to be down for any amount of time.

Luna made mention that her Hollow was the key. Why on earth would she want her to become stronger if she's so hellbent on revenge? Maybe she wants the fight to be worth it or something. Either that or she just wouldn't stand a chance without using the Hollow. Even if for now she has it under control, it has proven to be unruly at times that were most unfortunate. What if she does achieve the save evolution as Ryouji has? Would it be worth it if it causes her to eventually lose control?

Even so, if it meant protecting her family and friends, it would be worth it. If she were to lose control, they would be there for her to help her out. She just had to believe in not only them, but herself as well. Still, what was going to happen now that Luna shared her news?

"Now that you've told us.. What are you going to do?"

She would be lying if she said she wasn't scared. After all. Luna's abilities, at the the ones that made her the Cero espada, may b e unknown. It's that unknown factor that has her frozen in her place.

[Luna Cortez]

My my my how the expression and tone in her voice changed. The look on her face, it was as if Yuri knew exactly what it meant when she revealed her Rank. Yuri at this moment was giving her the greatest celebratory gift one could give, the gift of undeniable fear. With sonido, Luna left where she was standing and slowly wrapped her arms around Yuri's neck as if she was hugging her from behind.

"Now you understand why I want you to evolve, why I want you to grow stronger Kitten. Without your hollow, I would kill you and that is without using my Resurreccion. When I kill you, I want you to be as strong as possible"

Luna took a deep breath, and a smirk formed to her lips. The gift Yuri decided to give her was unmistakable. Yuri was afraid and like any animal...she could sense it, it was written all over her face. Luna slid her tongue out of her mouth and dragged the tip of it from the bottom of her jaw to the corner of her left eye. There was something about fear and the way it tasted to her...it drove her. It made her feel alive.

"The taste of fear...thank you for the gift Yuri"

She began to giggle before it turned into out right laughter. She held Yuri tighter refusing to release her until she could take in all the fear she could get. She was having one of her semi psychotic episodes at Yuri's expense.

[Yuri Nakayama]

Before she knew it, Luna was already behind her with hre arms around her neck. It happened so fast that Yuri didn't even see it happen until it was too late. She was within Luna's grasp. She was even faster than the time she and the elder Shi fought. Were they really a match for something like that? Regardless, Yuri was frozen in place. There was nothing she could do. It wasn't like she wasn't attempting to move. Every fiber of her being felt like it locked up and wouldn't allow her to move.

So that's why. Luna wanted her to become strong to make the kill more wroth it and exciting to her. As hard as she was trying not to, she was beginning to doubt that could ever happen. How could she possibly become strong enough to contend with Luna? If Luna has gotten this strong in just three years, how strong is Shiva now? It felt like everything was becoming hopeless.

What terrified her the most, however, was Luna licking her cheek, and her expression changed to one of pure fear as it happened. She was completely stuck with no way out. She could feel Luna's grip getting tighter and tighter to a point where it was a little hard to breathe. Just a little, though. It was becoming too much to bare. A lot of thoughts were going through her mind. So much that she just couldn't focus on the task at hand.

Was this a mental breakdown? There was no telling. All she knew was that Luna was strong enough to keep her word on not just killing her, but everyone else. It was like time had frozen and it was just her and Luna. It was terrible. She wanted to fend her off, but what was the point in trying? She even tried to speak, but was unable. Her throat felt dry. She was trapped with nowhere to go.

[Luna Cortez]

[This will be a combined post between Luna, The two new Arrancar, Ryouji, Little Shi, Azumi and Ayame. I also have permission to use Little Emi]

With Yuri frozen in fear, Luna could practically do whatever she wanted and not worry about Yuri intervening. This was the moment she's sought after for so long, to not only reveal her rank, but to paralyze Yuri with fear, it was as if she had truly given up long before that battle had come close to beginning. Though she had much more planned for her little kitten, with everyone watching her it was time to give Yuri a something that she could do nothing but stand and watch while in Luna's embrace.

She turned toward the two Arrancar who accompanied her to the world of the living and smirked. She pointed to one of them and then over to Ryouji and Yuri's daughter whom was at the moment hiding behind Ryouji and clinging to his leg.

"Kill Yuri's little one, demonstrate your strength by crushing her little body."

When Luna pointed to the little one. She got scared. The mean lady was talking about her and wanted to hurt her but she felt safest when she was near Ryouji, however in her fright she jumped up and clung to her favorite Uncle's face, though through that action Ryouji was blinded Emi's body, on top of that she was squeezing his face so hard that he couldn't breathe.

"Go get her Uncle Ouji"

The little one had a powerful grip, even with Ryouji prying, she wouldn't let go of his face and naturally he couldn't talk and tell her to let go so he could at least see what he was doing. He was for all intensive purposes, a sitting duck. However as the Arrancar approached them, Little Shi was worried for her daddy and her bestest best little friend in the world so she sprung into action. Using a flash step she appeared behind the Arrancar but with a little distance. When Azumi noticed she demanded that Shizune come back to her where it was a little safer, but the little one had her own mission. Raising both of her hands up to her face she quickly brought them down and hollowfied on the spot.

"Ultimate Shizune Special Cero!!"

Shizune opened her mouth and fired...what had to be the oddest cero ever. It was not a beam of negative energy but a slow traveling ball that sort of danced around a bit. After a few moments eventually the Cero collided into the Arrancar's back but left nothing more than a tiny smoke cloud. Shizune's mask shattered as she stood there, a little saddened that her Super Special Cero did next to nothing in terms of damage or saving her father and Emi!

The Arrancar felt something and scratched his head before turning around to see what was behind him, of course when he did Shizune had already took the high road and appeared behind her mother and climbed on to her back and peeked over her shoulder in a shy manner. Confused and bothered by whatever the hell that was, the Arrancar wondered what happened.

"What in the hell was that?"

The Younger Shizune who was guilty of the action of her Utlimate Shizune Special Cero,Pulled herself up and onto her mother's shoulder completely.

"NOTHING!!!"

When the Arrancar looked at her she hid behind her mother's shoulder again worried that the Arrancar saw her. With that minor distraction over, The Arrancar returned his attention to Ryouji and The little one. He raised his hand as if he was going to smack both of them down onto the ground. As he lowered his hand from the sidelines he heard a voice

"Daiseigo!"

Ayame's body had began to produce a white spiritual aura that surrounded her. With each move she made the light she was producing followed her constantly and out of nowhere she appeared in front of the arrancar and rammed her shoulder into his stomach and pushed him back away from Ryouji and Emi.

It was at that point that Ryouji finally managed to pry Emi off of his face and carried her instead so he could actually see what was going on but when he noticed Ayame standing there glowing.

"So that's it. You're technique"

[Little Emi]

[This is a combined post of Yuri and Emi]

It was safe to say that when the arrancar turns toward her and Ryouji, the little one let out an "eep" and quickly jumped up to her Uncle. It was then she clung to his face, tightly at that. She was urging him to get the bad guy, not knowing that he couldn't see what was going on. The arrancar was getting closer and there wasn't anything she could do. Little Shi tried to stop them but it didn't work! When he was close enough to smack them, she couldn't help but to shriek.


Yuri was unable to do anything to stop the Arrancar from going near her child. Of course, she did try to struggle, but it was too late. He was right there in arm's length. All she could do was choke out a scream.

"Me..Megumi!!"

It was then when the little one heard Ayame say something and then, all of a sudden, she was in front of them and knocked the Arrancar away! It was so col! Not only that, she was glowing!

It was at that point where Ryouji managed to get her off his face and held her. She clung tightly as she could to him, not wanting to let go. Her attention was still on Ayame and her...glowiness. How could she not! It looked so pretty! Thank goodness she was there to help them out. They would have been in big trouble!

"That was awesome! Do it again!"

Though, she wondered why her mother wasn't able to try and save her. Was it because the bad lady was holding onto her and she couldn't get away? She just didn't understand. Would Ryouji have the answer? There was only one way to find out, after all.

"Uncle 'Ouji, What's wrong with Mama? Why can't she get away from the bad lady?"

She was really worried about her mother. With her being that close to the bad lady, she could get hurted really bad! She had to get someone to save her! If there was anyone who could, it would definitely be Ryouji!

"Uncle 'Ouji, you gotta help Mama! She could get hurted by the evil lady!"

Yuri was relieved that nothing happened to her daughter, but yet, at the same time, she felt horrible that she was paralyzed by fear. Her fear nearly cost her daughter's life. However, there was nothing she could do or think of to get out of the situation. Part of her was angry for being so scared. She would have to try and get free no matter the cost. Though, a thought did don on her. With Luna being this close, it could serve to her advantage as well. She would have to risk getting hurt in order to at least attempt to harm Luna in some way.

Would it be worth it though? They couldn't afford for anyone to be out of commission. Even if it was a reckless move to make, something must be done. She wasn't going to let Luna try to harm her daughter ever again.

"...Bakudo number 61: Rikujōkōrō."

Six beams of light were more or less slammed into their mid-sections, binding the two of them together. Now, neither of them could move, so the first part of her plan went well. She shifted her eyes to the side as if to look back to Luna. As risky as this was, this would be her only chance to make an offensive move.

"...Hado number 90: Kurohitsugi!"

[Luna Cortez]

With her and Yuri bound together it would make things interesting. What was she going to do with the two of them stuck together like this. Then she heard her utter the level ninety kido spell that Shukumei would use. As the rather large box began to enclose them. Luna scoffed.

"You idiot..."

As the two were closed inside of the giant black box. From with in it a rather large howl was heard from within the walls of the 'coffin'. The spiritual pressure around the area had begun to increase dramatically. Within moments there were snarls and growls coming from inside. The walls of the coffin were shaking until they shattered and Luna stood over Yuri in her first resurreccion form. Luna let lose a ravenous howl and released more of her spiritual pressure before she turned her attention down to Yuri.

Luna wrapped her claw around Yuri and lifted her off of the ground and brought her closer to her face to get a good look at her. She then placed Yuri down on the ground and growled.

"I should rip your flesh from your bones right this second. How dare you attempt something so foolish, I already told you, no one can harm you or kill you but me."

A Garganta opened behind Luna and she called the two Arrancar who accompanied her to her side and turned away from Yuri and passed through the gate partially. Before she entered it completely she turned around and glared at Yuri through her hollow mask. She turned her hand right side up and extended her middle finger and gave Yuri the finger before the gate closed.