Takashi realizes what she was asking. "Oh, that. Well finish it quickly we really must be going, a hell butterfly came to me in the night with an important message from the real world. It has to do with the enemy. It was actually fortunate news, but that is for later, lets hurry." Takashi had a distant look remembering what his dream wsa that night.
Miyabi hurries off to the kitchen and fineshes what is cooking. She gives Shinji an omlette with bacon in it. "Ready?" She pulls on her sandals and cloak.
Eatting his meal in a single bit he gets up and walks out the door. "Just remember when you hear my news, you cant get something good without an equal bad pull so be prepared." He then quickstepped to the gates of sierietei and then to the inner court to meet with the others.
Miyabi nods and quicklt follows him. She wonders what his news may be and worries what the possible bad may be. Upon walking into the inner court she realizes that it had been over 2 months since she had last been there. She keeps up with the speedy Takashi.
Getting a hell butterfly Takashi sent out a message, "Khi, Yura, Taki, Shiori, Shiro! All of you are to meet up near the Sōkyoku. Go there and wait for me and Miyabi." he sent the butterfly off as he sped towards the Sōkyoku.
Yura was wide awake watching Khi as he slept. the hell butterfly came to him and tickled his ear with information that everyone was meeting up again. He smiled and gently woke Khi. "Takashi-san wants us to go to Sōkyoku to meet with everyone else." He stands and gets ready.
Khi rubbed his eyes and started to get up, while still half asleep. He rolled over to go back to sleep, but rolled to far and fell out of the bed. He groaned and sat up. "Huh? He wants us now? What time is it?" He stretched slowly.
Taki, who was already awake when the hell butterfly fluttered onto her bed, was currently sneaking down towards Shiori's room. She knew by experience that the butterfly would not awaken the young female. She rapped loudly on the other's door hoping that it wasn't locked. Decided it was for the best, she let herself in, and tiptoed over to Shiori's bed.
Shiori smiled in her sleep, as something tickled her cheek. She swiped at it, in an attempt to push it away. She sighed, and opened her eyes. "Yaaaaa!" SLAP!
Taki kept her head held low as she walked after Shiori. She had tried to explain that she was waking her friend, but nothing seemed to calm the other shinigami's anger. She heard the light footsteps of Shiori quicken and knew instantly that either Khi-sempai or Takashi-sama had appeared in front.
Takashi, while waiting with Miyabi, began to grow impatient. "This is taking too long!" He shouted and accidentally let out a monstrously enormous burst of reatsu that could be felt throughout seiretai and all of soul society, sending Miyabi to her knees. "ARA! >_< im sorry!" Takashi ran over to miyabi and helped her up. "I just hate this waiting..."
Miyabi gasps for a moment as he calmed down. "woah.." She looks astonished at him for a moment. "I can't remember the last time you did that." She stands next to him as she speaks with him. "Be patient. They will be here." She smiles softly as he fumes a little.
Yura turns to see Shiori running to Khi and himself. "Hey! Check it out! It's Shi-chan." He points her out to Khi.
Khi followed Yura's gesture to see the short female running towards them. "And Taki-san too, I see. Wonder what's on her mind?" He narrowed his eyes and focused on Taki's face. He smiled and turned away, pulling Yura after him. He called over his shoulder to Taki and Shiori, "Takashi-sama seems a little angry that we are late..."
"Ni-chan! Yura! Wait for me!" Shiori called, increasing her speed to catch up with the two. She looked over her own shoulder to see Taki right behind her. Her face reddened and she turned her face to look right in front of her.
Taki cringed, trying to ignore the pointed glare that Shiori had sent her. What was such a big deal about being awaken by her?! All she did was tap Shiori, so why did she get slapped?! She shook her head to clear her mind and skidded to a stop, right in front of Takashi. "Sorry, I guess I lost track of where I was running..." she grinned, hiding her embarassment.
"Takashi-sama! Miyabi-san! Good morning to both of you." Shiori said, hugging both of them. She then collapsed on the ground. "Ni-chan... why did you run away from me?" she pouted, while rubbing her feet.
Khi smiled and bowed, "I'm sorry Shi-chan. I just wanted to show Yura-sempai something. I guess I didn't see you there..." He rubbed the back of his head in shame.
Shiro was the last to show up as usual. "Oy, sorry I'm late! What have I missed?" As Shiro was asking his father walked over to him and blasted him with the demonic art blue fire crash down. "AHH WHAT WAS THAT FOR!?" He yelled as he was getting back to his feet. "Ara ara, I know we are friends and all, but this is still the military and if i say i have something urgent dont make me rush here and wait... its so unfair!" Takashi sat and sulked for a moment.
"Well instead of going off and sulking because no one is as fast as we are why not get right into what you wanted to talk about?" Miyabi asked innocently as she watched him.
Yura snorts trying to cover his laughter as Miyabi seemed to be insubordinate by just speaking to Takashi in that manner. He swallows several times trying to stop the laughter in his throat.
Suddenly changing to a completely serious tone, takashi's eyes narrowed and his sulking scowl turned into a stern straight lip. "If you must take the fun out of this... ATTENTION!" Takashi shouted as if he were a drill sargant. "Now, the intel we have been recieving has been faulty. Esparda is not the mans name, it is Espada, and it is a code name that he uses for the strongest of Arrancar. At the moment there are several cells of espada through out Hueco Mundo. As far as the Vizard go, there is not intel suggesting they would interfere. This means that they have not yet been contacted by arrancar. in that case it would be easy to assume that although they have left soul society to pursue power that they dont consider us enemies anymore, probably because one of their own are now in positions of power. Ay Mi-chan, Shinji, most of the old timers in the Gotie 13 consider us to be power hungry fools who sold our souls for power, which i find funny. I mean we are souls are we not? hehe. Anyway now our goal is to send in an infiltration team to hueco mundo. This is recon gathering. Find the cells, estimate their power and how many completed arrancar there are. That meens Vastrood level arrancar. The telltail signs are the fact that they have reverted to a completely human form, minus the hole in their body and mask shards on their faces. The teams will be Khi and Shiori, Shiro and Taki... wait no make that yura and taki, Shiro and Shiori, Miyabi and Khi and I will be on my own. We will infultrate in a triangular formation and meet in the center in the palace Colossus Noche. any questions?" Takashi runs his hands through his hair and crosses his arms.
Miyabi blinks and looks over at Khi. "Why mix us up? have we not worked well? No offense ment Khi." She shifts her weight to the other side of her body as she crosses her arms like Takashi not realizing she was mimicking his position.
Takashi looked up, his eyes still narrow and deadly serious. "The teams were always formed to put together the 2 people who's fighting style would compliment eachother. However since you and shiro have both attained hollow powers and are now Vizards, i feel it is best to separate you two, and Khi and Yura don't work well in a team because if it comes down to it, they would give their life for eachother. As admirable a trait that may be, in this strategy they will suffer because instead of self preservation they will be focused on eachothers well being and not the task at hand. No disrespect meant to either of them. Khi, Yura, I know you both personally and I know how you are about one another, you know if it meant coming back alive to be together you will work better than if you were together in the cell and feared the loss. The bond lovers share has no place on the battle field, isn't that why you two don't work together in the first place?" Takashi glanced at them eyes closed and finger pointed to the sky to emphasize his point. "Also, I dont think that it is a good idea to stick Shiori and Taki together in the middle of a vastrood base. They may be strong but we dont know the power of the enemy, so it is best to send them with someone who is if not stronger, then as strong as a Vizard, and twice as experienced. If you see any flaws to my logic speak now..." Takashi issued his challenge but looked as if he would kill whoever objected.
Khi shook his head, and placed a hand on Taki-chan's shoulder. He smiled at Miyabi-san, No offense taken, Miyabi-san. It would be a pleasure to fight alongside you, just like my our subordinates. Though of course, you are stronger so in actual fact, I might just be your subordinate. It would take my mind off a certain
someone who likes to pretend he is hurt, when in actual fact he is not!" He mock glared at Yura-sempai. His voice turned serious and he settled his eyes on Takashi-sama. "I see no errors or flaws in your logic, but are you sure you wish to be by yourslef Takashi-sama? I mean no disrespect, and I value your ability to the highest of all shinigami, but if there is no other way, why not positon yourself into a trio? Maybe even with Yura and Taki, since you said yourself that she does not have enough battle experience, and Yura is not as not a vizard like Shiro-san and Miyabi-san..." Khi bowed, and awaited Takashi-sama's idea.
Taki winced and shook Khi's hand off her. She flushed with shame at the idea that she wasn't strong enough. She knew that it would be out of her place to speak up, but she really didn't want to be treated like a child. "With all do respect Takashi-sama, Khi-san... I strongly disagree. I know that I may not be a vizard, or have enough battle experience as the rest of your teams, but I believe that Yura-san and I will be able to untake any orders you may have. We shall work to the best of our abilities. I wish to remain in this formation, of course understanding where we stand compared to the rest of the formations. Unless, that is, you decide it is for the best that you join us. You stand with me on this idea, right Yura-san?" She turned to look up at him, hoping that he wouldnt stick with Khi on this topic. She clenched her fists at her side, and whispered pleads under her breath.
Shiori swapped her central weight from one side to another, expressing her anxiousness in her posture. She didn't know who to side with, as the feeling of guilty at slapping Taki finally sunk in. Or at least it began as guilt, then it turned into interest, and finally she knew it! It was so simple she didn't know how she had missed it. Taki liked Yura! That explained the way Taki wanted to follow her around (to find out gossip on the two), why she always picked up her speed when she saw the two, and why she was so interested in remaining with only Yura. She knew exactly what it was like to feel inferior in front of the one she liked, as she studied the way Taki was pleading with Yura. Shiori wanted to do something, but was unsure whether it was within her admiration of Khi-nichan and Takashi-sama to question them as well.
Miyabi sat silent having no objections working with Khi. "It is my honor to work with someone so skilled Khi." She bows slightly.
Yura looks down at Taki with a serious look and watches her facial expression change from pleading to taken-aback. Then he smiles at her "I actually agree Taki-chin! I think we can kick some ass just by working together. So love I think Takashi-sama and Taki have a point. To have us seperated works better because we will work harder to get back to each other. Besides Taki may have little battle experiance but she HAS been training quite hard with me late in the evenings."
Khi looked away, then sighed. " I guess if you agree Takashi-sama, it will be majority rules, and out of my hands." He turned and walked over to sit near Miyabi-san. He raised his head and studied Takashi-sama, waiting for the final decision.
Taki blinked, a little surprised that Yura-san had actually agreed with her. She fought the urge to hug him, and choose instead to bounce a couple of times on the balls of her feet. She grinned, and turned to face both Khi-san and Takashi-sama. Her eyes followed Khi-san as he moved to sit down, before resting on Takashi-sama's feet.
Shiori's mouth fell open in surprise. Yura spent time with Taki, at night, training?! But, she didn't even tell her that, and she thought she was told every secret of Taki's.
Yura goes to Khi's side and kneels. "Please forgive me love. Takashi-san's idea makes sense. We would distract each other and if not that then you would distract me." He grins and kisses Khi. "No worries. You know I'm a great fighter. That's why I train. I know you are a great fighter and a great lover. We will make it back together. Look out for Miyabi-chan though.. She might bite your head off. Look after her eh?"
Miyabi hits Yura in the head with a sizeable rock. "HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT! I DO NOT BITE HEADS OFF!"
Yura laughes. "You look out for Khi too eh? He's going to be a parent soon." He grins at letting the secret out.
"Hey! Thats not fair! You said you wouldn't tell!" Khi pouted, trying to remain from blushing. He looked away before grabbing Miyabi-san arms. "Well we wouldn't want t be late for this battle. We'll see you guys later, bye! Oh and Yura... you will be in trouble when this is over..."
Taki and Shiori blinked in surprise. Since when could that even happen?!
Yura laughs "It's just a bit more insentive love!" He called. "So! Let's go then!" He starts to walk off then stops. "Uh.. which way are we supposed to go again?" He scratches the back of his neck.
Miyabi struggles to turn as Khi drags her away "HeY! Since when did you guys get a baby??" Miyabi being slighty tradtional didn't know about the third division's endevors.
"Ok ok, pop, I got it, you want to be alone cause you want to infultrate the castle first, get in as deep as possible and then have us distract their weaker defense. From there when we do reach the castle you will have the intel you need to make a battle plan for their true intentions. once everything is done there then we will make our retreat." Shiro was quite quick today.
Takashi looked up insuprise. "Ara, Shiro you are smarter than you appear. That was it from the beginning. Since I am actually infultrating the castle itself and not one of the surrounding forts I run the highest risk. Also since my power is equally matched by my skill as is any other captain here, I have the trup card of using my Vizard form. This time I have to say for something so dangerous and idiotic as i am planning i am the only one who can do this. Khi and Yura are strong enough to fight any Arrancar, Taki and Shiori have my full confidence also. I must go back to the lack of experience also. As stong as you are you may be able to defeat one if it came to power alone. But you do not have proper experience to deal with the smarter more experienced arrancar. to ease the difficulty of this mission i have split the teams to what i believe would suit everyone the best. A captain to each cell, for experience. Shiro this is a battle where you need to show your true self. It is time to stop the innocent act." Takashi turned to tare open the way to hueco mundo.
Shiro stood straight up his hair now covering his eyes and his expression became the same as his father, even more menacing. "Father, is it really that important? Must I really release that part of myself? I just dont want to become what I was again, a killing machine." He looked up and seemed like the person he was when he attacked everyone. Takashi looked up and answered him, "If you can tell me after training here so long you havent learned to control the warrior within then you have no right even being here. If you are saying you cant do it, go home." Shiro smiled which made him even scarrier. "Well don't say I didnt warn you." He stood shoulders back chest out and arms held ready to draw. "Lets go!"
yura Grabs Taki and dives through the opening not noticing her protests. He runs off towards the castle. Miyabi has quickstepped back holding Khi up. "I swear sometimes he takes off too quick." She winks at Shinji and blows a kiss to him. "work hard to get back to me as I will you ok?" She waits for his answer just because she wants to know if this is something that he doesn't care about anyone in including himself or not.
Shinji looks at myabi closes his eyes and nod, "Hai, take care, and try not to let him get killed." He almost grins but stopping himself he turns to shiro, "Now get going, i am going to be the last one to go. I need you all to prepair. Once they are focused on playing with the outside attack I will gut them from the inside."
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