Thread: A Serpent’s Dilemma (Higeki)

The realm known by many as Hueco Mundo was a dangerous one for both its native inhabitants and hose whom were foolish or unlucky enough to find their way into it. Hollows of various breeds walked upon and beneath the harsh terrain, often joining up in numbers or even feasting on each other in a bid for supremacy. But even the deadliest of these cursed souls had since come to bow in fear or respect of the trio of Shinigami which had taken up residence in their lands. Their Arrancars were amongst the strongest of their kind, with the Espada in particular holding rank amongst all others. With the war between these forces and the forces of Soul Society having already started to stir, it was expected that more outsiders would begin to show themselves in these cursed lands. This would hold especially true following a recent series of events in the mortal realm which saw a particular human of interest being taken to these lands at the command of the Shinigamis own former captain Aizen. With Orihime already being taken in before their lord to begin her new duties at his bequest, the rest of the faction had been on high alert for any attempts from her friends or those of Soul Society at retaking her from their grasp. It was expected to happen. But perhaps less expected, was whom it would be that was first to show up in the dessert-like terrain to retrieve the stolen human. She came alone?! Belted the large Espada known as Yammy Llargo, as he stood from atop of a distant hill besides another of the surveying Espada whom were told to keep watch for any retaliation from Orihimes friends. Looks like it. The softer spoke Szayelaporro Granz noted as he watched the lone Shinigami with a touch of twisted fascination, My, my. She would be a rather fun, specimen to experiment upon. Such musings were cut off by the boisterous Yammy, as he prepared to leap into action and work off some pent up anger in a very deadly fashion, Bah! You can experiment on what remains after I- Do you two truly have such a death wish on your heads? The familiar, if unexpected voice came from behind the pair, as both of the Espada froze up with a cool chill down their spine before slowly turning to face the rogue Shinigami. The silver haired male stood there with his usual snake-like smile and eyes narrowed into slits seemingly unconcerned over the end result of the matter at hand, even as he suggested to the pair whom were seconds away from going in for the kill, Its not every day that a Shinigami like this one shows up at our front door. Im sure Aizen would find her to be of better use as a bargaining chip for keeping our recently acquired guest in line. Many of the Espada had never been able to get a full read on Gin Ichimaru, which caused a touch of uneasiness at times in dealing with the Shinigami as he added with that seemingly near perpetual smile, It could prove unfortunate if such a missed opportunity came to Aizens mind the first time she shows reluctance to follow one of his commands. While perhaps not directly a threat so much as a possible warning, the rational used did strike a hint of noticeable fear into the Espada members, as Szayel relented with a touch of annoyance,Well bring her in alive and unharmed. mostly. With that, the pair quickly flickered away in a swift motion to capture their target, leaving Gin alone atop of the distanced hill to survey their performance. It was only then that the smile which so often dressed itself across the rogue Shinigamis features began to waiver into a look of concern, as the male watched and wondered why it had to be this particular member of Soul Society whom found her way here first, Rangiku.