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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 17, 2008 20:18:59 GMT
With a loud battle-cry, the woman lifted up the bull-like Hollow by it's horns and slammed him on his back, killing him. Panting, she fell to her knees and wiped her forehead. That was tough, to say the least. And to think, she hadn't released yet. Perhaps she would need to work on her strength in her sealed state. Looking towards the bull, she quickly grabbed it's face and ripped off a chunk, eating it to sustain herself. And not only that, but she needed the food. As a Gillian, she needed to advance in power and the only way to do that was to eat Hollows.
"Man... I wonder where Gabriel-nii-san is... Probably meditating in his room no doubt. Honestly, that guy needs a girlfriend!" she spoke her thoughts aloud as she ate, not caring who heard them. "Still, I never thought we'd finally get a King after so long... Rangis-sama..." se breifly pondered the new King. He was strong, that was easy enough to figure out, and he was good at demanding respect. A shy man wouldn't do at all. And he seemed... Cunning. She wasn't sure how, but something about him told her he was cunning.
Sitting next to the fallen Hollow, she looked around as if wondering if there were any other Arrancar here. The more on Rangis' side the merrier.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 17, 2008 22:16:05 GMT
Rangis appeared behind Aurora. "You are Gabriel's sibling, are you not?" He questioned. He smiled. "Yes, I remember you. You were the one embarrassing Gabriel at our first meeting. Tell me, how is he doing? I know Haydn tended to him after our battle, but his injuries were...quite superior to my own..." He said, muttering. "And, along with that, I'd like to know why you are killing Hollows out here. Did he attack you?"
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 10:01:21 GMT
Hearing a voice, Aurora looked around to see Rangis, the king, speaking to her. Oh how ironic this was. First she was thinking about him and now he shows up. Straightening herself up, she listened as she spoke and smiled.
"Well, I told him to get bed rest but I know for a fact he's probably meditating instead... Maybe I should find a way to restrain him to the bed until he's healed fully..." Aurora muttered, thinking of a way.
"W-well... I really wanted to help Gabriel-nii-san so I decided to come out her and fight Hollows of my level to eat their flesh and become an Adjuchas-level..." she admitted, scratching the back of her head. Somehow, she was worried about what might happen next.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 18, 2008 11:17:31 GMT
Rangis smirked. "Gabriel is a fighter. He doesn't wish to be confined to a bed. Leave him be, he will be fine." To her comment about getting stronger, he also nodded. "They may be your brothers, but in the service to the King, to your brother, it is fine to better yourself with such methods. I myself killed fellow Hollows. That is, until I became a Vasto Lorde. Then I settled on killing Humans and Shinigami." He chuckled, remembering times past. Good times...
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 12:00:29 GMT
Aurora mentally sighed in relief. At least she wasn't in trouble. She was sure he might say something about how it was wrong to eat her brothers. On the outside, she showed it as a wide smile. That was another difference between her and Gabriel. Smiling. He almost never smiled. Not because he was grumpy or was never happy, but because he was a calm, collected and serious individual.
"Very well, I guess I might as well. It's not like he'd die from something like that anyway. He's the Tercero Espada, after all..." she spoke, thinking of her brother. She was a very devoted sister, due to their past lives as humans, and sometimes she was over-protective like that.
"But, Rangis-ou-sama, what are you doing out here in the white desert?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. Not many Arrancar left Las Noches and if they did, it was either to go to the Human World, the Soul Society or just to get a snack of sorts like she did. He didn't seem to want to feast on Hollows so why he was out here was beyond her.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 18, 2008 13:31:10 GMT
Rangis smiled. "I only wished to bask in the glory that is our beautiful desert. I sensed a battle, and a familiar spiritual energy. Sure enough, you were here." He chuckled. "I was hoping to find a good battle. The fight with Gabriel left me lusting for actual blood. A battle where I do not need to hold back." He cracked his neck. "Tell me, have you seen any Hollows beyond your level? Perhaps Vasto Lorde, or strong Adjuchas?"
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 13:41:35 GMT
"Well... I think I saw a small group of Adjuchas up north from here, near some cliffs... They were strong, so I decided not to attack since there were too many to take on at once..." Aurora admitted. "I think they were outcasts from a colony or something... They seemed angry anyway...".
Looking in the direction she mentioned, she wondered what it would be like and decided she might as well follow. She might get a chance to see for herself how fearsome he truly was. She missed Gabriel's fight, which she was sure was amazing. Thus, if she wanted to see how strong he was, now would be the time to see.
"Do you mind if I follow and watch, Rangis-ou-sama?" she asked the king, hoping she could.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 18, 2008 14:44:28 GMT
Rangis smiled. "Of course not. Do not worry, no harm will come to you, as long as you stay on my side of the battle." He began walking in the direction she had pointed him. "By the way, how long has Gabriel served as an Espada? He had his mark when I met him. Was he under Aizen?" Rangis wondered if Gabriel had been under Aizen, and if so, how much Aizen had meant to him. He was sure Gabriel would be loyal to him, but then again, one can never underestimate a Shinigami's powers. Especially one whose power had been perfect hypnosis...
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 14:52:48 GMT
Aurora smiled at that. Good, so she was able to watch. And if he was right, she wouldn't be harmed. Well, at least that was something. If one did happen to attack her, she'd try her best to defeat it. Standing up, she began to walk with him as they headed towards the Adjuchas group.
"Yep! He was under Aizen. I can't remember how long it's been..." Aurora muttered, trying to remember. "But anyways, that's how Gabriel is. Even when Aizen's gone, he keeps his rank and tattoo. He's very loyal and since you're trying to help the Arrancar achieve the same thing as Aizen, I'm sure he'd help you with anything".
She remembered back to that time long ago when she thought of loyalty. The two had always believed that loyalty was everything. Ever since the betrayal of Gorozaemon, the two had been even more firm in their loyalty. They would follow their master, no matter where it led them.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 18, 2008 15:19:14 GMT
Rangis nodded. "I see..." He said. So, Gabriel was, after all, very loyal. Good. He would need an Espada he knew he could trust...
Finally arriving at the group of Adjuchas, he smirked. "They are not that big of a challenge, but you wanted to see me fight, so..." He walked to the group. He hid his spiritual energy, so they would not be afraid of him. Seeing him, they went to strike, anticipating the meal at hand.
Rangis stared at them. Five was their number. As they charged together, Rangis used Sonido to get behind one, and cut it into two with his zanpakuto. He then went to another, and punched its mask, forcing his fist through the mask, and into the brain.
The remaining 3 were scared, but not enough to desert. They attacked once more. Rangis smirked, and fired Bala at one. When the smoke cleared, not even ash was left of it. He then kicked the head off of another. The final Adjuchas was frightened, but attacked in its fear. Rangis let the attack go through, a horn straight to his midsection. It stopped at his skin, too weak to punch through his Hierro. He smiled, and blasted it with Cero, ending the fight...
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 15:28:30 GMT
As they reached the site of the Adjuchas, Aurora did as he said and began to watch. She sat atop a rock and waited as the Adjuchas made their move on the king. It was truly a shame when they realized that it was all for naught.
She watched as one by one, her king defeated the Hollows with ease. It was amazing that one could be so powerful. She knew Gabriel was a Vasto Lorde but even so, it amazed her that this man was so strong in comparison. To him, Gabriel seemed weak.
She waited and soon enough, the battle was over with none of the Adjuchas alive. Stepping up from the rock, she began to speak. "That was amazing! I've never seen anyone defeat a group of Adjuchas so easily!" she spoke.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 18, 2008 15:32:58 GMT
Rangis smirked. "That's because you've never seen me in battle before." He laughed. "Tell me you know where to find a better fight? I don't want to have to keep beating on my Espada when I get bored." She was enthusiastic, of course. He had just displayed more power than she was used to. However, Rangis had, in fact, found her on purpose. He wished to prove to her his power, as he did not know if she was as loyal as her brother. He didn't need a mole for the Shinigami in his ranks. After this, she would never again doubt him...
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 15:42:59 GMT
"Well..." Aurora began to think. Where would he find another Adjuchas or even a Vasto Lorde? It was doubtful they'd find a Vasto Lorde, considering how rare they were, so the best chance they really had was finding an Adjuchas. However, she was not sure where she could find a colony of them. "I-I'm sorry, Rangis-ou-sama, I don't know where we could find some high-level Adjuchas or Vasto Lorde..." she admitted.
She was a bit disappointed that she couldn't help him, mainly out of the loyalty she and Gabriel had in common, but decided soon that there was no point thinking about it. She'd just have to find the Menos herself, along with Rangis of course.
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Post by Rangis Mukondo on Jun 18, 2008 15:46:17 GMT
Rangis sighed. "Very well. Perhaps there is another way I can amuse myself." He sheathed his zanpakuto. "I want you to try to hit me. I will not strike back. You will be in no danger. Let's see what your level is, for a Gillian." He smiled. He knew that she could not hurt him. Even if she somehow, in a million years, managed a hit, it would never penetrate his Hierro. Still, he wanted to entertain himself. And this would give her the chance to prove herself, if she wished...
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Post by Sakata Saburo on Jun 18, 2008 15:54:19 GMT
Aurora stared at the king in surprise. Hit him? Well, if he wanted her to, she guessed she really didn't have much of a choice. Besides, she was sure her attacks couldn't due life-threatening damage to him. After all, she was sure his Hierro was very strong. Bringing her hand up to the hilt of her blade, she proceeded to grip it tightly and draw it.
Running towards him, she leapt forwards and proceeded to swing at him, aiming for a vertical slash down his chest. She was sure it wouldn't hurt but hey, you never knew. Maybe she HAD improved over the years...
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