After that quite dangerous encounter with the shinigami calling himself Aizen, you and Neliel head back to Vanaheim to relay the news to the others.
On the way back you can see Neliel looking at you, clearly concerned.
"What?"
You ask her.
She shakes her head.
"Nothing.
I just thought I was clear before!
You can't just throw yourself out like that as a sacrifice!"
"Really now?
So you are saying there was an alternative?"
"That's not-"
"Whether you like it or not, that man meant a danger to everyone.
So either I submit to him or he kills us all."
That managed to silence her.
Even Neliel is aware of the severity of the situation.
You sigh a little and give her a reassuring look.
"Look, I apologize for that.
I shouldn't have insulted you before.
It's just... I have a lot on my mind right now.
So for what it's worth: I'm sorry."
The rest of your journey goes by in complete silence.
When you get back to Vanaheim you can already feel the presence of your friends gathering at the base of the quartz tree.
As you land you can see them waving at you.
"Hi there guys!
So how fucked are we?"
Pesche asks the two of you about the situation.
"So I take it you felt that..."
Neliel replies.
"Sense it?
I could taste it!
Don'tcha know?"
You ignore the clowns and point at the large tree to signal your desire to gather there.
When everyone, including your friends and Alistair get to the large gathering hall carved into the tree, you take your seats at the large table in the middle.
Normally you use this large piece of furniture to play Liars Dice once a week but the atmosphere is a little lighter now that your lives are in danger and you aren't at each others throats because of the game.
After a lengthy explanation of the news everyone is sitting there in dead silence, just simply staring down at the table.
It's Alistair who breaks the silence with his question.
"So you're telling me you accepted that offer?
Why?"
German Hollow Quest 18
You raise your head and respond as such:
"You're saying this like I had a choice.
It was either bowing before him or facing death."
"Oh yeah?
And how are you planning on becoming a Vasto Lorde then?
Because last time I checked there were only a handful of them around despite everyones intentions."
He got you there.
Although you probably have plenty of time since it's doubtful that Aizen knows how long becoming a Vasto takes.
"I'll just have to give it my best shot.
If it doesn't work you guys can still make a run for it before shit hits the fan."
You reply.
Silence falls once more and everyone keeps staring at the other participants, hoping someone would say something.
And it appears that Neliel has something on her mind.
"I was actually thinking about joining Aizens cause..."
Everyone looks at her confused as heck.
"Come one Miss Neliel, don't joke like that!"
Pesci is the first to respond to her with an awkward laugh.
But after seeing that Nel isn't laughing he quickly pipes down.
"You remember Dordoni, right?
He looked almost like a regular human.
Think about how better things would be if we all reclaimed a part of our past lives.
If we could call ourselves human once more.
We wouldn't be mere monsters anymore."
You crash your fist into the table when she finishes and the large slab of quartz cracks under your fist.
You look at Neliel with anger in your eyes.
"Monsters?
Look around you Neliel!
We built this place up from nothing because we believed we could live proper lives even if we were such deformed creatures.
All that we wished for was a normal life and despite the difficulties we achieved just that!
We, the monsters!"
But she doesn't seem phased by that.
"I understand you Kaizar.
You are proud of what you made.
This place is a safe haven for those that wish for peace, yes.
But even if you oppose the idea of serving Aizen, you can't deny that it has benefits."
You look at your friends and comrades all of whom look at you expectantly.
"So let me guess...
All of you want to become arrancars, don't you?"
"Don't get me wrong Kaizar, we are behind you one hundred percent!
But it'd be nice to be human again..."
Alex speaks up giving voice to the collective opinion of the group.
And upon closer inspection almost all of them seem to be yearning for just that.
A human body.
Neliel already made up her mind and you probably won't be able to stop her but you might be able to influence the others.
What do you wish to do now?
>Allow everyone to decide for themselves.
>"Some of you can but only if you speak with me first."
>"Not on my watch!"
>Other? (write-in)
>>Allow everyone to decide for themselves
Hey Spook!
>Allow everyone to decide for themselves.
Being an Arrancar isn't being human, hell it isn't even really changing who or what you are in the first place.
All you would is change your form into something that resembles a human.
Is that worth your freedom?
Make no mistake, if you submit to Aizen then you won't get another chance, he will make sure that you're either loyal or dead.
Is looking like you were before really worth that much?
And what if you do take up his offer, gain a 'human' face and form? Do you really think you could just waltz back into the human world and take your old life back?
Do you think that you would stop being what you are, what we all are?
We are hollows, that much is true, we were the monsters of people's nightmares, killers all, because we had to be, we had no other choice.
The life of a hollow is to kill or be killed, if we didn't become murderers we would have become food for those who did.
That was our life, but that isn't our life anymore!
Look around you, All of you! Look at the trees which grow our fruit, look at the homes in which you sleep, look at the land that was once barren teem with life!
We. Did. This.
Not Aizen, Not Barragan, Not any Vasto Lorde or Uncaring God.
We did this, as hollows, as 'monsters'.
We saw how the old world worked and we changed the rules. How many of you have been forced to eat a hollow since the grove has come?
How many of you have fought for your lives since you came to this place, become a community?
This is our home, form our hands, this is our food, born from the ground we nurtured and tilled, this is our life, which we made by ourselves.
You would give all that up just to look 'human'?
Damn niga
Okay, it's been thirty minutes I'll take these two votes.
>Writing
>>Allow everyone to decide for themselves.
I don't mind you becoming human. I mind you working for Aizen. He's althe most untrustworthy, power hungry man I've ever met, and I've met Hitler. He will betray us eventually, that's a given
You don't see much point in forbidding them from becoming an arrancar, it'd just make them hate you.
But you can't let them throw away everything like that.
They look at you expectantly when you take a deep breath and begin your little speech.
"All of you have the right to decide what you want to do.
I just want to let you know that no matter how tempting that might sound, becoming an arrancar won't change much.
Except maybe the fact that you'll have your appearance changed and that you've sold your souls to the one bastard that is even slimier than me.
Make no mistake, he'll either get us killed or will kill us himself.
Just so we're clear, I did this to protect you guys.
If you bend the knee for this man then you'll simply forfeit your freedom.
I've made my case."
With that you stand up from the table and walk out.
It's doubtful that it conceived much effect but perhaps some of them will listen to you.
But it just doesn't sit well with you, the last time you served someone blindly it came back to bite you in the ass.
You don't feel like doing any work nor do you want to socialize with anyone after this.
The only thing you can do is to walk up to your treehouse and go to bed, getting some much deserved rest after the ordeal that was Aizen Sōsuke.
After hours of struggling to fall asleep you finally close your eyes and loose yourself in thought.
When the morning comes you don't feel like getting out of bed.
You keep rolling around on your pile of leaves trying to find a comfortable position to lay in and threatening anyone who dares to try and wake you up.
After you send away the sixth person you can hear someone ascending the ladder.
"I thought I was clear!
Fuck off!"
Pesci stops in his tracks and only his head is peeking in through the door.
"Boss, we have visitors..."
You toss your blanket aside and dust yourself off.
"For fucks sake!
Fine!"
When you walk out the dim light of the underground actually hurts your eye a little after staying indoors for so many hours.
Pesci leads the way down to the ground and to the place where your supposed "guests" are.
To your surprise at the base of the tree you can see a familiar figure there.
It's Dordoni standing idly in his white clothing with two arrancars standing next to him, one is a tall, black man with an orange afro and the other is a woman with purple hair in a gothic dress, both of their clothings resemble Dordonis as they are almost all white.
When you get there you see Dordoni waving at you.
"Oy amigo!
It's good to see you again."
The man who is very small compared to you extends an arm to shake your hand.
You return the gesture and leave his palm covered in slime.
"It's been too long.
And I see you brought friends this time."
"That I have!
Allow me to introduce them.
These two are my fellow Espada, Cirucci Sanderwicci and Gantenbainne Mosqueda."
The lolita girl speaks up from behind Dordoni.
"Hey, hey, hey.
Don't tell me that this Slimeball is the one all that fuss is about."
Well she is certainly charming...
But as if struck by lightning you realize something.
"What did you just call yourself?"
"Hmmm?
Why we are the Espada.
The ten strongest members of our organization.
Or at least we will be, once we have the sufficient numbers."
Things are finally starting to click.
"You are serving Aizen aren't you?"
He looks confused.
"As do you now amigo.
I came to finally welcome you among us and I thought I'd bring some friends.
I thought that was obvious."
Of course he is working for him.
"So what?
Did he send you to keep tabs on me?"
"Oh no amigo.
Master Aizen simply ordered us to protect this area should someone come to attack it.
I just thought we could have some fun while we are here."
He shrugs a little.
"But if it's too much trouble, we'll leave."
"I'm not going back into the dessert Dordoni!"
The girl erupts once more.
You grab the bridge of your nose and let out a heavy sigh.
"Sorry if I'm a bit jumpy.
It's just that I'm frustrated a bit.
You guys can stay if you wish, I'm sure the others are preparing for lunch as we speak."
The man with the orange afro steps forth.
"'Ey man, is it true that you guys are makin' actual food here?"
But before you could reply the closing presence of Neliel gets your attention.
It seems every major member of the forest is on the way to meet the arrancars.
"Well, yes.
All three of you are welcome to partake in the festivities of course.
The name's Kaizar by the way."
When Neliel and the gang arrives they immediately begin introducing themselves, it seems that Gantenbainnes personality sharply contrasts that of Cirucci.
And after the introductions are over and they had a little conversation Neliel drops a bombshell.
"Mr Dordoni if it wasn't too much trouble could you tell me how to become an arrancar?"
She brought this up out of the blue and everybody is stunned by how blunt she is.
Dordoni scratches his head before answering.
"I suppose señora, since we are on the same side now.
But are you sure about this?
This is a one way thing you know."
She nods.
"I am."
You can't really let this go and decide to interrupt them.
"Only after lunch!
We have guests here and we will be proper hosts Neliel!"
She blushes a little, it seems that she might actually be embarrassed about asking such a thing from Dordoni.
You tell your arrancar "friends" to follow you to the central part of the forest where you have the dining area.
When ordered Pesci shows each of them to a seat and afterwards begins assembling quick makeshift meals for them.
Hollows from all around Vanaheim start to gather for lunch and you soon have a large crowd.
What would you like to do now?
>Scold Neliel in private.
>Go and spend some time with your guests (Which one in particular, if any)
>Help Pesci with the preparations.
>Other? (write-in)
>Help Pesci with the preparations.
>>Scold Neliel in private.
Seriously, stop being so willing to sign up for a fucking war. I've been in one of those and it's not fun
>>Help Pesci with the preparations
>Help Pesci with the preparations.
Let's try to get away from all the stress for awhile. Just relax and prepare to party.
>Help Pesci with the preparations.
I don't think scolding Nel is important right now, but she should know better though.
>Scold Neliel in private
>Writing
You look at Pesci and see that he could use a hand.
"Okay, you guys just enjoy yourselves.
I'll go ahead and get things ready."
With that you excuse yourself as you head off to your friend.
The second you leave the hollows assault the three arrancar and you can see them busting out the dice and the cups already.
You just wish that none of them are sore losers or people might die here.
Pesci is already cooking the food and seems to be quite busy with it.
"Need a hand?"
"Oh thanks Boss.
Could you get the plates ready?"
"Sure."
With that you take off to get the cutlery from one of the storage containers.
When you get back to Pesci you can see Alex pestering him.
You put down your stuff and start chatting with them.
"Pretty nuts huh?"
"What?
The arrancars or the stuff with Aizen?"
Alex asks.
"Both, actually."
"At least they seem like nice people."
Pesci adds but the second he finishes you can hear Cirucci explode and accuse the other hollows for cheating.
"Well, most of them are...
Oh, food's done!"
"Hey Alex, wanna help me with this?"
"Sure!"
The two of you then proceed to bring everyone their portion of the food, the first to receive it are your guests of course.
When the plates arrive Dordoni is already salivating and keeps praising it to his fellows.
The two arrancars don't seem to believe him but after taking a bite even Sanderwiccis expression changes to that of pure joy.
Afterwards the two of you proceed to give everyone their food and then take your own share.
Rather than sitting down with the arrancar who seem to be the center of attention today, you sit down with your friends.
To your surprise even Yata came to join You, Pesci and Alex.
He looks over to the three Espada in the center of the crowd.
"So these are the arrancars?
Interesting."
"Even you think so Yata?"
You ask.
"Of course, they are fascinating.
But I'd personally not do it even if I knew how."
You blink a few times in surprise.
"Really?
How come?"
Hey guys, what was the power difference between a Vasto Lorde Hollow and an Adjuchas Arrancar?
something like midboss vs final boss iirc
"It really makes no difference if you think about it.
We have everything we'd possibly need.
Food, shelter even clothing if I so wished.
What would I gain if I ripped my mask off? More power?
Really, what's the point?"
It truly speaks volumes of the situation when the only person who agrees with you is Yata.
The rest of your meal goes by peacefully with Alex talking about her new human friend and Yata being way too interested in him.
When you finish your food you are informed by Pesci that there is still one more barrel of booze stashed away and that you should give it to your guests.
You agree and get the remaining alcohol for the arrancars.
They see you coming from a mile away with a large barrel on your shoulder and they give you a puzzled look.
"What's this amigo?
If it's more food then I'll pass, I can't eat another bite."
"It's better."
"Oh?"
"Let's say that it's a welcoming gift."
With that you set down the barrel and punch a hole into it, then you give a tankard to each of them.
After giving it a smell they are all shocked.
"Aw hell naw!
You didn't!"
Gantebainne is the first one who speaks up.
"I did!
Now drink before I change my mind!
This is the last one after all."
The other hollows also take from the booze and what ensues is another day of belligerent partying.
You decided to skip drinking this time and instead went to your friends to a few games of dice.
As the alcohol ran out so did the energy of the hollows and the party died out.
Dordoni comes up to you, not quite drunk but a little tipsy.
"Kaizar you loco!
Making booze in Hueco Mundo!
Brilliant!"
He laughs heartily and even smothers a small tear under his eye.
"The Boss is a miracle worker.
Whatever he gets into his head, he'll turn it into reality."
"Really?
Then I guess you WILL become a Vasto Lorde, won't you?"
He gives you a much more serious look.
"That's the plan."
You reply.
"Good, I'd hate to see you disappointing Aizen.
Especially after I put my neck on the line for you."
... The power boost is THAT huge?
Well, I am interested in the promised by Spooky form beyond Vasto, and then, if it's possible, Arrancaring.
Why? We need to get strong enough to kick Yhwach shit and even Vasto Lorde Arrancar wasn't enough
To be far getting a segunda etapa would make us bat crap powerful too. It's basically arrancar bankai. Sadbat was vastly undernumbered, he could have swept Yammy easily with it.
That still wouldn't be enough to beat the shit out of Hongokyou Aizen or Yhwach, Don'cha know.
Can we start making names for that stage Beyond?
It's hard because regular Hollow stage names have both spanish and japanese meanings..
All Emperor?
"What do you mean?"
"Remember when we first met?
I was going to report you to Master Aizen but I felt ashamed even thinking about it after you were so nice to me.
So I didn't.
I even tried to avoid the area since then.
Too bad he found out by himself."
This news shocks you a little.
"T-thanks Dordoni."
"Don't mention it.
Now, could you tell me where the young señora is?
I made a promise to her."
But you didn't need to show the direction to him as Neliel was already coming up from behind him.
"Mr Dordoni..."
"Ah, señora!
I was just about to get you.
Are you ready?"
"Yes..."
"Good.
But before we do this I have a condition.
You can't tell others how it's done, it's a bit of a "family secret" if you know what I mean.
If your friends would like to do it then they can ask me themselves."
"Of course.
Pesche, Dondochakka."
And the two clowns stand at attention right behind Neliel.
They bow down and start asking the arrancar at the same time.
"Please, allow us to become arrancars as well Sir!"
"Oy just wait a minute!
I said I'd do it but I didn't mean right now!
I can only do one at a time!"
After sorting things out the three of them make their way to the quartz tree.
Alex and Pesci are looking at you expectantly.
You sigh a little and speak up.
"I already told you that you can do what you want.
Just make sure if you are okay with it, got it?"
They both give an affirmative nod while Yata keeps sipping on his juice, not caring the least.
But as you were about to leave for some fresh air Gantebainne comes up to you.
"Yo man!
Thanks for the food an' everythin', it was amazing."
"You're welcome."
But he scratches the back of his neck and speaks up once more.
"Can I ask a favor of you?"
"Depends on the favor..."
"Will you fight with me?
Just a little sparring."
Well that was sudden.
>Yes
>No
>Other? (write-in)
>Yes
>>Yes
>I assume you're wanting to see if I am as weak as you sense I am?
>>No
Not tonight. Tonight is for partying and revelry.
>Yes
Distraction!
>Yes
>yes
we need to punch things more
We about to get our ass beat.
Or he's still just Lieutenant level because he's one of the early espada and not the silly ones Aizen picks up later on.
We're still going to get our ass beat. But we need it
>Writing.
In the meantime roll 3d10.
DC of 20, Crit of 25
First three considered
Chad beat him. CHAD. We should be ok.
Rolled 6, 10, 3 = 19 (3d10)
Rolled 1, 10, 9 = 20 (3d10)
Rolled 5, 9, 6 = 20 (3d10)
Rolled 1, 6, 4 = 11 (3d10)
that is a succeed right?
Dub twenty.
The question was sudden.
So sudden in fact that you needed a few moments before you could even respond.
"May I ask why?"
"Lord Aizen has sent us to protect a "long term investment".
I assumed it's some promising hollow but I'm honestly disappointed.
You're a great dude an' all but you are NOT cut out for the Espada.
I just want to see what you can do with my own eyes."
"Fair enough.
But only if it's not serious."
"Not killin' each other is as "not serious" as I can get.
Sorry."
The two of you then move to the fight-ring.
When you two step in the other hollows begin gathering at the sight of an ensuing battle.
They begin chanting "fight" over and over again.
Gantebainne looks at them and smiles a little.
"Well they are lookin' excited!
Ready man?"
You raise both of your fists and place your left leg forward, taking up your natural fighting stance.
"Ready."
With that he launches at you with a sonido and tries to deliver a punch to your stomach.
You respond with raising up your right leg and redirecting his punch with your knee.
When you successfully deflect his attack you follow up with a straight jab.
Gantebainne then uses sonido once more but this time he moves at such speed that you can't follow his movements.
He managed to avoid your fist and he is now even closer to you.
The weapon attached to his left wrist flicks forward and electricity begins to run between the two blades.
"Uno!"
With an astonishing punch he strikes you right in the abdomen.
His claws dig deep into the tissue and deliver a shock of electricity which causes your muscles to begin contracting uncontrollably.
Now he activates the weapon on his right arm.
"Dos!"
But what follows is not the punch that you were expecting.
Instead exactly 198 attacks hit you in the gut, each one delivering another jolt of electricity.
His barrage is incredibly dangerous, since if you take the first hit you'll be unable to dodge the follow-up.
"Cientos!"
And he finishes it up with a powerful overhead strike.
Did he just skip 3 and 4?
it was One-Two Hundreds he made the attack name misleading.
Oh I see it now. My spinach is weak.
When you hit the ground the kinetic energy causes the ground to explode, leaving a small crater under you.
Gantebainne seems to be satisfied with the results.
"Damn! You actually survived.
I didn't hold back because I thought it'd be humiliation' for you.
I guess God really must favor you."
That hit a nerve.
You push yourself up with both of your hands and stand up, you cough up a little blood as you do.
Your body is severely cracked and most organs in your abdomen are damaged.
But currently you are too pissed off to take note of it, that one line of his will be his downfall.
You extend your left arm and with an open palm you beckon him.
"What?
You didn't have enough?"
He says.
He charges you again and tries to attack you in a similar fashion but this time you have other plans.
As his fist gets closer to you your tail intercepts the attack.
His weapon pierces your tail and delivers a small shock once more but this time his fist got stuck.
You pull your tail closer and place your foot so he trips over it.
Once he is falling your glowing, yellow eyes start sinking into the abyss until they are barely visible.
With all of your anger you deliver a powerful downward punch straight into his face.
You can feel his cheekbones shattering and his face molding to the shape of your knuckles.
His body hits the ground under you and bounces off of it.
While his body is in the air you raise up your other fist and deliver an equally powerful blow.
This time it's him that creates a small explosion when he lands.
But much to your surprise he stands up with only a large bruise on the right side of his face.
Your fists on the other hand are hurting.
Like, a lot.
Punching him felt like ramming your fist into a steel beam.
He deactivates his weapons and starts to fondle around inside his mouth.
After grunting a few times he spits on the ground.
It appears one of his molars just fell out.
He caresses his cheek as it starts to swell up.
"Damn man, you are ice cold!"
>adjuchas just broke through an (admittedly not the strongest) arrancar's hierro and busted a tooth
I hope he's ashamed of himself.
This guy got BTFO'd by CHAD, of all people.
You understand Chad is stronger than most LTs, right? And this guy was only at LT level.
It's not that Chad is a jobber its that the powercreep was too real.
Chad would lose to most LT's though. Momo could beat him.
No. Just stop.
The only notable LTs that could beat Chad are the ones that are stronger than their rank, which is pretty much Renji and Ikkaku + pretty boy.
"Sorry about the arms though."
He says as blood starts to drip from your broken arms.
"Guess I should've warned you about our Hierro... Huh?!"
He looks at you confused as your high speed regeneration starts to kick in.
With your arms and organs healed you are ready to keep going.
"What do you say about round two?"
"Naw man.
I see what you're made of.
You managed to hurt me, that's an accomplishment."
He begins to caress his cheek.
"Damn, this' gonna be a bitch to fix."
"Thanks."
You leave your fighting stance.
"Now come here so I can heal up your face."
"Say what?"
Without saying another word you splash some goo in his face which begins to fix him up.
As his cheekbones are restored and his pain is gone he is staring you dumbstruck.
"What the fuck?"
"I can heal people."
"Again. What the fuck?"
"It's a long story.
Also, sorry about messing up your face."
"Water under the bridge man."
Alistair whom was observing the fight comes forth and starts to actually sing praises of you.
"If you wanted proof of his strength then all you had to do is ask anyone around here.
They don't call him El Salvaje for nothing."
Cirucci speaks up from the crowd.
"Wow, what an original name.
This just shows how much you beasts lack in imagination.
You can't even come up with good names!"
Alistair responds to her.
"Excuse you?
This guy is the only El Salvaje around here, Thunder-bitch!"
"What did you just say?!"
You step between them before Alistair would get killed.
"I apologize in his place.
He is lacking when it comes to manners."
"Hmph!
Whatever..."
"May I ask what did you mean by that?
Someone else also has this name?"
"Yeah, around a year ago when I was searching for Vasto Lordes I found some scrawny looking hollows.
They seemed intelligent so I asked them politely if they knew any strong hollows.
After I beheaded one of them for being uncooperative they started to tell some shitty stories about a real monster of a hollow going by that name."
"They said that this legendary beast ate shinigami as if they were pluses and that it reigned over a field of death as its king.
After I stopped laughing I killed all of them for trying to deceive me with such a ridiculous tale."
Alistair looks at you and judging by his expression he could shit a brick any moment.
It looks like he doesn't want to say anything unless you tell him so.
>Tell Sanderwicci that it's actually you and that the myths are true.
>Let Alistair handle this.
>Don't do tell her anything and leave.
>Other? (write-in)
>"That's a bit exaggerated but I did eat a few dozen shinigami at once, once."
Second
>Tell Sanderwicci thats its actually you and that the myths are true.
this plus
>Shinigami are remarkably stupid, charged straight into a trap and died.
sure why not
And it's all thanks to Pesci and his energy glass.
Fuckin' brutal.
Man, how long ago was that? they still call us Kiga no kage.
>the nonchalance with which he says he ate a bunch of people who kill things like him for a living
kek
I feel sorry for the poor Shinigami who saw their friends mutilated bodies eaten in front of them, are they still get therapy spooky?
Most of them aren't but a few with weak willpower are still getting treatment.
When is Kenpachi going to break down the walls to Hueco Mundo looking for Kaizar because Madarame never shuts his mouth?
>Writing
>Tell Sanderwicci that it's actually you and that the myths are true.
>giggle
You are grabbing the bridge of your nose in frustration as you reply.
"I hate rumors.
They spread like wildfire and they get more ridiculous with every minute.
But actually that stuff is incredibly exaggerated.
I did eat a few dozen of them, but it was only this one time!
Also, I vaguely recall snatching one from a group of four and then eating her, but that's it."
Both Sanderwicci and Gandebainne are staring you as if their brains just shut down.
They look at Alistair with that dumb expression on their faces.
"I-it's true!
He got the name by tearing off my arms and legs in front of my crew then eating it.
Also, fuck you for that!"
"Hey!
I thought we were past that!"
"We'll never be past that asshole!"
As the two of you keep bickering Cirucci actually collects herself.
"Oh yeah, very funny!
Ha! HA!
I almost fell for it!
But I bet you two bastards don't even know where that rumor originates from!"
You stop pulling on Alistairs mane and he loosens his jaw around your arm.
The two of you look at her and speak in unison.
"Poland."
After she hears you say it, Sanderwicci freezes in place and curiously enough a strange phenomena occurs and she looks like all color has simply left her body.
Gantebainne grabs a hold of her by her shoulders and shakes her back and forth.
"Yo, Sanderwicci!
Wake up!
What's wrong?"
"It's over...
It's all over..."
While they are busy the two of you return to beating the living crap out of each other.
Well somebody's having a breakdown.
Welcome back to Auschwitz, bitch?
is she okay?
why is she saying its over?
Shit, maybe we should slime her?
>[eyebrows waggling intensify]
While Cirucci is in a vegetative state and you are busy showing your fist down Alistairs throat a huge explosion of reiatsu can be felt from the tree.
Everyone stops what they were doing and even Sanderwicci returns to the living from the shockwave.
All eyes are on the large Quartz tree on the mound.
Your jaw drops as you finally start to realize just whose power it is.
"Neliel..."
In but a fraction of a second everyone makes a mad dash towards the large quartz formation.
But before you could go around Dordoni actually stops everyone from going any further.
"NONE OF YOU SHALL PASS!"
His face is red as a tomato and he has an even more red area on his cheek in the shape of a palm.
The uninitiated hollows all start to question him about what happened to their beloved leader.
You on the other hand actually start figuring it out the more you think about it.
You walk right next to him and start whispering in his ears.
"It worked didn't it?"
He snickers a little.
"Yeah."
"And you were expecting this..."
He snickers once more.
"Yeah."
And in that moment you punch the top of his head with as much force as you could muster.
Your arm broke but at least you gave him a slight concussion.
"What was that for?!"
"What do you think genius?"
But as you were about to deliver another one Cirucci and Gantebainne start showing the hollows aside.
"Make way assholes!"
Sanderwicci tramples forward and grabs Dordoni by his collar.
She raises him above and you can see veins appearing on her forehead.
"You have three, THREE seconds to explain!
One!"
"We have a new Number 3..."
Dordoni says.
In that moment Cirucci drops her weapon which has the shape of a large disc on the end of a whip.
"What did you just say?"
"I'm just telling you what you already knew.
I suggest you both brace yourselves for demotion."
In that moment a tall and curvaceous women with long waving greenish-blue hair and hazel eyes steps forth.
She wears similar clothing to that of Dordonis gang.
You look great, hope slavery to Aizen was worth it.
Ah well, she'll learn in time, hopefully we can get her out by then.
We need to go hide with some cool poppers so we don't get stuck with Aizen who is an anus.
And abandon our friends to him? Hell no!
We're bringing them with us, you dumb.
No man left behind.
really all we have to do is make sure our friends stay out of the final fight with the Shinigami just have Azien take care of himself
From her long, beautiful hair and the shape of her masks remains you know it's Neliel but you have a hard time believing your eyes.
On her side is a katana that has a green sheath, a light green hilt, and a tsuba that resembles a pair of crescent moons joined together at the back.
She takes a few steps forward and looks over the gathered up group with her piercing gaze.
You are still speechless from her transformation and the fact that her power has been multiplied.
She gives a warm smile and speaks up.
"What are you guys looking at?"
She seems rather cheerful and not at all uncomfortable with her new body.
Yata comes up from behind you and taps your shoulder.
"I was the one who made the outfit for her.
Since everyone was overzealous about changing into an arrancar I thought we might need clothes."
"How did you know her size?"
"What do you think I am?
I made it so it'd take up the form of the owner.
Bloody savages..."
With that he is off.
You take a step forward and look down at Neliel who is almost half as tall as you now.
"I hope it was worth it, Neliel."
Her smile slowly fades away and her expression becomes more serious.
"It was."
There is an awkward silence after that which Dordoni breaks.
He clears his throat as he speaks up.
"Now that this is out of the way we need to come up with your aspect."
Neliel looks at him confused.
"What aspect?"
Cirucci steps forward.
"Your aspect of Death.
Each Espada represents an aspect of Death.
Mine is Sadism.
Gantebainne is Worship.
Dordoni is Tragedy.
What's yours?"
She puts her finger on her chin and looks upward as she muses.
"I'm not sure.
Any suggestions Kaizar?"
"Actually, yeah..."
"Really now?
Name it."
"Pride."
>Any suggestions Kaizar?"
>"Actually, yeah..."
>"Really now?
>Name it."
>"Pride."
Ouch.
Called the fuck out.
>"Pride."
BUUUUURN
Fitting actually.
man Kaizar has just been full of sass lately
Our death aspect is going to be sass at this rate.
I think Finality would be fitting for Kaiser, If that's even possible.
Dordoni claps his hands together happily.
"And with that, Neliel Tu Odelschwanck, welcome to the Espada!
This is still unofficial though as only Master Aizen can give that title to you alongside the tattoo."
"Shiet man.
And here I was gettin' used to No. 7"
"Tch, don't think you are above us just because of your strength!
As long as Lord Aizen doesn't make you an Espada you are still a Números, you got that?"
Neliel touches her sword and disappears out of sight only to reappear before Sanderwicci with her sword at her throat.
Cirucci is at a loss for words, luckily for her Neliel speaks up.
"Understood."
With that she sheathes her sword.
Cold sweat starts to appear on Sanderwiccis body, her legs are shaking.
Gantebainne simply whistles at the display of power from Neliel.
Dordoni on the other hand steps forward.
"I know this is a bit early, but would you like to name your aspect as well, amigo?
Since we are already doing this and since you'll probably be one of us soon."
>You can choose an Aspect for yourself. (If no consensus is achieved or other complications arise I'll use the default Aspect: Murder)
Grief, It's so fitting.
I always thought Faith would work better for Kaizar
Shit that's good, Second.
Fury. (Cold, Hard, Calculating, and will do whatever is necessary to achieve it ends.)
Lets do grief considering how much we've lost.
That was my own reasoning for murder.
Not simple killing but the consceous choice of taking a life in cold blood
Grief seems right.
Other possibility I can think of would be Acceptance.
this
I hope this means Nel won't be above letting us try to hit her as she yawns and dodges, she's still the only one around tough enough to help us git gud, we don't have many people who can spar with us at full strength here that we trust.
Grief, It really does fit Kaizar well, As that one user said, I mean first he loses his wife and kid and now Nazi germany lost....Yeah.
Grief sounds fine. but Vasto first.
So hype for Vasto.