God Yet Lives

Sab was a bit taken aback, "Yue died!?"

"Yup, that lobster guy dick stabbed him or something," Mortal said, "Shame really, could have come in handy later. Guess we'll have to make due without."

Sab was a bit down, but gave a small shrug, "I guess, anyway, I guess we should get going."

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"Alright then, lets go," Noct then googlemaps directions to this place from her phone.

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"How do you mean?" Atae asked, following after, "Sorry for all the questions. It is just rare that I can get to talk to someone with your level of experience, and strength."

N"Umm...thanks, I suppose. Well...it's like this. All of the squads have a certain personality, right? You don't expect the R&D department to behave the same way as the medical squad. Well, Squad 11 is composed of all of these hard-headed warriors with unspoken rules. I was never really their type, but the former Captain took in anyone he thought was powerful. If I say to work with Squad 12, they may do it, but they won't like it, & the job will suffer."
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"Wow! This place is gorgeous, Noct!"
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*Lilith shrugs, then they split off in different directions.*

A"Is something wrong? You look a bit confused."

L"It's...don't take this personally, but I've met a lot of Hollows, & I even have one inside of me. It's not often they show concern for another. Is that an Arrancar thing?"
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S"No. Seriously. I never expected the most critical invasion preparation to be athletic cups."

Noct smiled, "It is, isn't it," She said looking around, "Lets hope the food is just as good."

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"Perhaps," Sab said, "As hollows you're usually always fighting for survival, it makes attachments hard. That said, I wouldn't say we don't show concern for one another. I would do everything in my power to keep Mortal and Aroma out of harms way. Senthose too."

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"Perhaps you should find less hard headed Soul Reapers..." Atae quipped, "I'm sorry, that was incredibly rude... Its just, squad 11 is something of a nuisance to us in Squad 4."

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"Szayel would have come out of that fine, now that I think about it," Mortal said, "Or perhaps not, I imagine he would spend 5 minutes gloating about the missed hit, and lose his chance to strike."

A"Aww, that's sweet. I'd do everything in my power to protect you & Mortal too...& Senthose, I guess. Though I'm afraid it's not much."

L"Don't take this the wrong way, but those 2 were at the top of my list."
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N"I am aware. The last Captain had little concern for teamwork & work in general. The Captain before him was even worse. It's a flaw in the system, really."

<Not really. You're just a pathetic Captain. For all of your power, you have no spine.>

*Tipheret steps out from behind one of the trees.*
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S"If someone is trying to stab Szayelapporo, they are doing something very wrong. It would be like trying to hit Starrk with Ceros."

Astarte remained silent and followed Mortal.

"True enough," Mortal said with a small smile, "Though it would be pretty cool to watch if someone tried, and was actually a match for him."

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Sab smiled, "Same, I kind of feel useless compared to them, but I still try to be helpful." She then looked at Lilith, "That isn't true, Mortal would give her life to protect those she cares about." She really didn't have enough of a basis to make an argument on Senthose's behalf, so she just stayed quiet about him.

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"Oh good, you're alright," Atae said, "But I get the feeling you're not going to be returning on good terms..."

"Mhm. What are you planning on ordering?"
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<I won't be returning at all. I've decided to join Keter.>

N"What? You can't be serious. That's cra--"

*He had started forward, but took a step back when Tipheret drew her sword & pointed it at him.*

<Being weaker than that simpleton Arrancar...being weaker than you, the worst Squad 11 Captain in history...I will not accept that. And it's become perfectly obvious to me now that siding with weaklings can only make me weaker.>
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L"If you say so. But I think Noah might be in trouble. So we should pick up the pace."

*With that, Lilith flashsteps off into the distance.*
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"...I smell that Arrancar with the fire-powers."

Enkidu Cyprus.
Astarte frowned deeply but was quiet as usual.

"That guy? What a nuisance..." Mortal said.

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"Seems they only serve Jamaican food... but... I don't know, modern. I guess I'll have jerk chicken." Noctis said, trying to ignore the mental image of a chicken being an asshole.

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Sab followed after her.

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Atae let out a sigh, "You can't be serious? We have the combined force of the Seireitei, and the strongest of the Arrancar. The opposition has no hope of success."

<And Keter mopped the floor with all of them. By herself. But if you think you know a thing or two about strength, you're welcome to take me on now.>
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S"I didn't expect us to actually find anything out here. This is perfect. Once you've eaten him, we'll have one less thorn to worry about."
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"Then I guess I'll have what you're having."

Enkidu turned his head to the direction of Senthose and Mortal and then back to Iris, his expression becoming slightly impatient.

"Challenging the Squad 4 soul reaper," Atae said, "I bet that makes you feel tough..."

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"Do I have to?" Mortal asked, "He ran away, like a chump... I'm not a fan of things like that. What if I catch something from him."

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Orders were apparently made, "You know, you look beautiful in dim light. Not that you don't always, but you kind of glow in this lighting..."

<You admit your weakness. Thus proving my point.>

N"Tipheret...just forget about all of this, I know we can come to a resolution. Besides, how would you even find your way into Hell?"

<You think you're the only Squad 11 member who can't use Kido? How arrogant, Captain Deluge.>

*She snaps her fingers & about a dozen Garganta open, Gillians stepping out of each of them & roaring. Noah runs after Tipheret, who is walking towards a red Garganta.*

N"Wait!"

*Unfortunately, his pursuit is arrested as he's punted by a giant foot.*
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"Thanks. But I bet I don't glow half as much as you."
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"You have the dragon. I can't do it because of his lava-blood, or else I would."

Iris: <Hmm... well sure! Let's go!>

Aera: <Butterfly!>

*She Sonido's over to Iris and pulls him away from Enkidu.*

Aera: <(How do you know we can even trust him? He could be trying to eat us, for all you know.)>

Iris: <(You should have more faith in the kindness of strangers, dear.)>

*He winks and smiles, then gives a thumbs up to Enkidu.*

*Again, she thrashes around, trying to attack the Taiylow.*

Enkidu laughed and shook his head, "You can trust me not to try and eat you. If I was going to, I would have done so as soon as that one was dead and you were unaware. No, I believe there will be great benefits for all of us if we train together."
He then turned away from the two, took another bite of Arrancar and began walking in the direction of Las Noches ruins.
"I do not wish to wait here any longer," He called over his shoulder. "If you want to get stronger, follow me."

<Yeah, I wasn't really liking that idea either. I bet his stomach is all hairy & gross. Or he waxes it like some kind of weirdo.>

*Again, she continues thrashing around.*

*A wide smile spreads across the Taiylow's lips & she starts laughing.*

<I got him! This is the best day ever! First I win my freedom, then I take out the head Hollow...finally, no more mucking about in darkness & obscurity! I'm at the top of the food chain, where I belong!>
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*Meanwhile, in the real world, Mortal had lagged behind. Once Senthose steps over a dune, the whole valley turns muddy & spirals into the Menos Forest. After catching a foothold on a nearby branch & clearing mud from his face, he finds a spear has been thrust through his chest. Then he looks behind him to see a cat Hollow send an electric surge through the spear.*

"Let me go!"

*She thrashes around some more.*

<Oh shut-->

*The Taiylow suddenly clutches one of her eyes. The chains binding Taiyo rattle slightly. Then she falls to her knees & several of them snap.*
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*In the real world, Senthose had wrenched the Zanpakuto out of his chest & turned, slicing Hollow-Taiyo's mask. A thin fragment of it broke off, exposing Taiyo's face, including a Hollowfied eye & a portion of her lips, underneath.*

<How did you-->

*To Hollow-Taiyo's shock, Senthose blasts her off of the tree with lightning.*

"Looks like you're not number one."

*Taiyo thrashes around some 'til she's freed.*

*The Taiylow pays no heed to the chain links, which fall apart, sprout mouthes, & begin eating themselves.*

<This is no time for smart comebacks, he's probably going to kill us both! We have no choice but to join forces.>
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"I don't know how you re-assumed control, or where you developed the gall to attack me, but I created you, & I can just as easily destroy you."

*The Hollow jumps on the tree & starts climbing it like a leapord. When it's behind it, blocked from Senthose's view, it fires a Cero through the trunk, which he easily dodges.*