On the hunt

In the air a Senkaimon opened into the human world lower his reiatsu before stepping out of it two shinigami stepped out upon abandoned district of the human world he smiled a bit feeling a large number of hollows in the surrounding area he looked up at the sky and it was a dark grey and the air was humid a storm was coming he could sense it aside from actually looking descending to the ground he crossed his arms feeling a rain drop hitting his sleeve then more as they begin to multiply rapid becoming larger in size as well. Looking around the area it was kinda creepy he sighed looking back up to his Vice captain.

Hey Alice! C'mon stop being a stiff or are you still mad about what was said earlier? It wasn't a challenge just think of it as order not to start fights in the squad I'll deal with those guys personally. Shall I go back grab our gigai's and take you out for a apology dinner? Anyone could tell Shiro was trying to cheer her up Truth was he didn't want her to be so upset wasnt fun to be around besides he didn't want the wrong impression to be set. Hearing a hollow roar he looked over and sighe grasping the royal blue hilt of his silver bladed zanpaktou. Such rude beasts don't you think...?

Apology accepted. dinner sounds wondrous. Her eyes fell to the pit of Hollow below. Rain fell, and sang it's song. She looked up and let the rain fall onto her face.

Rude... Yes... Beasts... Perhaps... Though, so is Man Her eyes traced back to her captain.

Shiro looked back at Alice and chuckled to himself a bit hearing how dinner would be wondrous he sighed knowing that if he didn't have to treat her before would have had to now. Which was all fine by him he heard her mumble something and he sighed watching the hollow appear standing on two legs have a dorsal fin on it's back with claws and a usual shaped mask he thought to himself pulling out his zanpaktou slowly as the hollow began to scream at him out in anger for just what he was. There is much separating us in fact what I'm doing could be counted as punishment for failing you. It seems you have to pay twice for my one mistake. What I fool I am.

Shiro took one step holding his blade at out beside him and the opening of it's sheathe he disappeared using flash step and reappeared behind the hollow sheathing his blade hearing more roar in the area as the other disappeared. He looked back at Alice spoke in a rather emotionless voice Let me ask you Alice what you think are we the beast... Only cleansing our mistakes by eliminating them? Shiro referring to the mistakes as the hollows.

Alice would shunpo to the ground and then shunpo forward straight at a roaring Hollow. With her left hand she would have her thumb against her palm, but her other finger together and straight.

With the Hakuda technique known as Iron Fist her palm made contact with the Hollow's face. The strike effortlessly shattered the Hollow's head to pieces with single blow, she followed through slamming the creature to the ground, and it was dead. I think we are Shepherds, protecting a flock of sheep, blind to the wolves hunting them. It is our duty to banish those wolves.

Shiro looked around after she finished off the hollow he sighed there seemed to be no end to this hollows they would be here all night if this kept up aside from that they really didn't have a whole lot of people handling hollows in the human since the revolting in the human world all seemed to stop and most shinigami forgot about their duties but not Shiro nor would he let his squad forget either they would maintain their duties no matter the cos. He walked around waiting for more hollows to show up and looked back at Alice hearing her response to his question but he decided to leave at that knowing she was probably right it just seemed like his view just as well instead he talked about her wanting dinner.

So Alice you really want dinner huh well well I see a reward for this mission though it might be weird for people to see a child going to dinner with a adult not saying you are a child you just look small in stature and youthful consider it a compliment I guess. Shiro Sighed walking up to a hollow slashing down down cutting it in half.

She nodded. You don't have to apologize with anything, really.

She looked at a gathering of five Hollow and lifted both her arms, pointed forward and level with her shoulders. She then used hado technique number 58: A widening tornado-like blast is fired towards the target. The diameter was at ten feet at its maxed end. The wind had great force and slashing ability. She easily cut the Hollow to shreds.

Shiro smiled at the fact she said this looking around he spotted a horde of hollows coming their way and he sighed he just wanted to do this for fun he stood the water being gathered around him like a veil swing his zanpaktou to his side the water disappearing waiting until the hollows were almost upon him and he slash his zanpaktou calmly a stream of highly pressurized water ripped through the hollows and shiro sheathed his blade it seems there wasn't anymore hollows around for right now but it'd be safe to stay here awhile something didn't particularly seem right to him. He opened a cellphone and began to call the seireitei arguing with someone over the phone and just telling them to send them as Alice finished off with her hollows another Senkaimon opened up it was the gigai's of Alice and himself with their soul candy counter parts Shiro having the unfortunately luxury of a very cutesy almost retarded one.

Shiiiiirrroooooo-ssaammmmmmaaa~ The gigai of Shiro screamed out and jumped on the captain hugging his back and biting his head for some reason. Shiro sighed and pretty much just gave up on ever getting out of his tormented spell. but speaking nonetheless whilst trying to get the mod soul off of him. Alice we're staying over night here. I don't feel completely sure we are done with our mission quite yet so I might as well take you out to dinner for a apology so really depends on where you to decide where we are going to go. Just think of it as a break and a welcoming to the squad. Shiro sighed finally getting the mod soul out of his gigai and getting into it.

Yes, my Lord. She responded. She placed herself in her own gigai. As for food. I have never been to Japan. She shrugged. You decide.

Shiro looked at her he was unfamiliar with the current human world as well this seemed to be a rather busy city but he really didn't know what to think or even where to go the last time he was here it was training for being a human and how to use human technology. He sighed and looked at Alice with a bit of sadness in his eyes I... uh....I don't know where any good food places are I wasn't exactly paying attention to detours on our last time here. Uh I guess we should just walk around or something until I have to find a hotel or else we're sleeping outside in the rain.

Alice took Shiro by the arm, in the traditional British manor to show respect. Well, I suppose we should reserve a room, and then head for dinner, Sir.

She would lead them to the street, where a guide was available to look for hotels. She pointed to one that looked quite nice.

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How about this?

Shiro looked at Alice and he followed her them turning down several different hotel rooms until they came to the most recent one it looked nice and not too expensive and he sighed looked at her Two beds aside from that trashy one with one bed ah well Alice I'll let you decide you are the woman here. With that Shiro left the room and whipped out a cellphone calling on the phone talking to someone from the Siereitei privately hoping Alice would just decide what she wanted to do and asking the person he was talking to about restaurants clearing up any information about that particular subject.

Alice set up and bought the two bed room, and nodded. Our hotel room has been set, sir. It will be 2 hours before our room is prepared. She smiled triumphantly.

Shiro looked at her closing the phone on the talking man and setting in his pocket and nodded Alright then Alice then I just got off the phone with a uhhh friend I guess he told me about a nice restaurant near by us I promised I'll take you there for a apology now then I just set up reservations well he did technically anyways let us be off then Alice. Shiro turned around and began to leave the building looking down at his wrist watch looking at the time it was 6:05 so that meant 25 minutes to get there and then 1 and a half hours to eat and enjoy themselves before returning to look out he felt uneasy about what was to come later that night but still no need to worry about it now.

Alice smiled. Ready for departure when you are, my Lord. Her eyes suddenly widened and she turned to Shiro, looking exasperated. My Lord! She yelled. Will there be.. Geisha? Her eyes glowed with anticipation. That was the one thing she did know about Japanese culture. The beautiful Geisha.

Shiro looked back over at Alice and sighed speaking in a calm voice he was slightly amused that she wanted to go to a Geisha house. You want to go to a Geisha house eh? Alright then lets go then Alice... Don't worry is there one in particular you wish to go to? Shiro said that with a smile on his face but he felt something big coming along he had to be prepared for it placing his hand on his pocket he felt the soul sitting there he gripped it in his hand and ushered Alice back out onto the street despite the dark sky it wasn't raining anymore though far off he heard a crack of thunder his eyes cutting towards the area he felt like something was wrong.

He feel a very faint spiritual pressure somewhere in this town and eyes watching him and Alice. He thought to himself for a moment while following Alice What's this feeling inside of me. I feel as though we're being watch by something I just cannot spot out dammit just what is this... No matter I'll protect her if need be. Until then don't act differently and just watch and wait.

Alice squealed with excitement. She happily latched onto Shiro's arm. Do you think they will dance? Her hand shot up and covered her mouth. Do you think they will sing? She was far too fascinated to realize what Shiro had. All of her focuses were on the beautiful Geisha they were going to see. Something she had always longed for. Being as beautiful as they.

Shiro jumped a bit when she latched to his arm and looked at her distracting him from his thoughts. She seemed so happy to finally see the Geisha he smiled a bit and sighed patting her head happy to her happy for right now that was all that mattered. Trying to make it more exciting for her he said to her Alright then Alice maybe I can see if they would let you join the Geisha at least for tonight I'm sure it wouldn't be too much of a problem but I talk to them about it! Shiro was hoping to make her happy and began the conversation about the Geisha You know it's odd is this your first time going to a actual Geisha house? Also tell what made you so fascinated about them c'mon I wanna know so tell me haha. Shiro seemed to be in a good mood but with his other hand in his pocket he grabbed the soul and held it tightly not letting his guard down.

Alice's cheeks grew bright red, and she looked down slightly embarrassed. Her voice came very quietly. I have a dream to be as beautiful as they are. Her joyous mood was drained to a silence as they walked along.

Shiro looked at Alice knowing he said something wrong and he sighed Don't worry Alice you already are I mean they look beautiful on the outside but you gotta think how they are on the inside or out of the mask. I won't have to worry about that with you around Alice you are just fine hell they need to compare to your beauty haha I mean who knows if you don't think you are beautiful as they are who know what can happen right? Come on it's near here! Shiro grabbed Alice's arm and dragged her along to the near by Geisha house and ran up to the steps and there sounded as if there was a fuss inside.

HEYYYY what're you doing Miyuki there isn't enough people here and I'm only a manager I can't run this by myself I need help surely there has to be someone who knows bout Geisha's... Oh lord help me send me a gift through the door. Shiro heard this and caught wind of this and smiled bursting through the door startling the woman sitting there and he spoke before alice had the chance help you say I have a girl here who knows a lot about being a Geisha if you would let her help you out perhaps she can cover the mising girls shift? The woman looked at Shiro being brash for Alice's sake it semed out of character for him to be doing this and he sighed as the woman came near and checked out Alice for her own amusement. Alright then come with me we shall make a Geisha. Even though you'd be the first non-asain really. Ah well can't be help come along now dear. Shiro looked at Alice and smiled then said something for her not to be able to get out of this Alright then go Alice have fun that's a order. Since you can't refuse me haha I'll be waiting. Shiro sat down waiting on Alice and the woman. It was indeed strange how things just turned out.

Alice blushed wildly as the beautiful Geisha led her to the back of the tea house to apply the wig, kimono, and make up. She was extremely sheepish on the subject. She had no training in the art and was European. Never the less, she would never reject such an offer.

A good hour later, the ladies returned with Alice.


She had taken on the appearance she dreamed of, and was beaming with joy.

Shiro sat there for a hour bored out of his mind sitting drinking water passing the time since alice was gone there was nothing to distract his thoughts now. He wondered about that large reiatsu that was coming from the storm that was swallowing the towns sky it seemed much too ominous not to mention the discussion he had been having with the captains he didn't like this one bit that was for sure but he had to be careful and take care of this town and Alice if something did appear not that one of those needs protecting he just felt as if he should since he was her captain hearing a door sliding back he looked up to find Alice standing there.

Shiro looked at Alice and smiled she looked so happy and he was glad that she could experience this as well as him it was a good opportunity for them both he spoke up cheering on Alice Alright Alice why to go! Haha best geisha ever. shiro might have semed like a fool to some of the other people there but he was enjoying himself though he held back a bit since he had to be careful his eyes cutting towards the window there it was again faint but still there his glare became hard and cold staring out towards the window. Though he merely turned around and resumed acting like a fool.

Alice awkwardly walked over to Shiro in the little bit of leg space in the kimono as well as the issue of the huge wooden sandals. She followed his gaze out the window, and focused on sensing reiatsu. Alice could feel the strange presence and from that could figure why Shiro was so distracted. Seemed like the party was over.

We are on watch. We should go find out what is going on.

Shiro looked at his vace captain and sighed giving her a light smile he retorted back half heartily Don't worry about it Alice I'll go scan over the area you just stay here and continue living your dream for a little bit I'm a Captain class Shinigami so I'll be able to hold my own alright. Besides they need you here. Shiro reached over to pat her on the head but stopped himself and gave a awkward smile and patted her shoulder and reached into his pocket and ate his soul candy launching himself out of his gigai back into his Shinigami form unlike before the mod soul seemed calmed and took it's hand off Alice shoulder. Shiro began to leave and looked back at Alice. Ahh Alice I'm sorry just try to enjoy yourself alright? with that Shiro left through the opened window and waved at Alice leaving the geisha house and glided into the sky standing there and he waited to feel for the reiatsu's actual point of location he was close and that was when a gargantua opened near and and he look coldly at the entrance waiting for whatever was to come out of it.

Alice would keep her focuses locked on Shiro's spirit signature. She would be there in a heart beat if her Captain needed her. For now, she turned back to the members in the tea house and prepared to go up on stage. She doubted anyone there had ever seen a Geisha that could play the cello.

The cold Dark Red eyes looked on from the garganta and a vicious smile appeared from the dark garganta soon after followed by a large abnormal sized Cero, the dark red cero blasted out and charged rapidly towards Shiro, if this hit Shiro he would be thrown back a few feet.

Following up the cero, Relampago Sonidoed out of the Garganta dashing out rapidly laughing hysterically and insanely firing out various and large amounts of Balas towards the Captain. Relampago was faster than usual, it was obvious that he was now fully recovered from the poison and fully trained once more.

He would continue dashing off, he was faster than the eye to follow, it was hard to follow his movements. Relampago was just 10 feet below the captain as he would fire various balas with his fists towards the captain then following up to Sonido once more unsheathing his blade already, wilt's then appearing above the captain charging down to slash the captains chest.

If any of the moves he had fired hit Shiro he would be in deep pain his clothing would be slightly torn and his skin would be burnt. If he was hit by Relampago's blade than he would be bleeding rapidly from the diagonal cut on Soren's chest.

Relampago continued to laugh viciously as his blood red eyes glew darker and his smile grew more vicious, his eyes locked on Shiro prepared to kill him as viciously as he could.