Rai was resting on one of the upper floors. He found the kitchen and was drinking a cup of hot tea to keep him focused.
I’m not sure if this is the right thing to do, He thought, taking another sip, but I need to rest up before I take that guy down. The Tsumetaiabunai was one of my best attacks, if he survived that, then I really need some firepower… I still have the Zaikakyuukei… Footsteps started to come from outside the door. Rai hopped to his feet, and stood right by the door. When the footsteps faded, he opened the door a crack and peeked outside. At first nothing happened, but when Rai opened the door further, he was greeted by a halberd that nearly killed him. Jumping back as the door broke down, a suit of armor came clanking through.
“I have no time for small fry!” Rai yelled as he tackled it back into the hallway, crashing it into the wall. Blood began to flow from the armor that was crushed from behind.
“Now let’s see who our mystery attacker is…” Rai said, lefting off the helmet. Underneath, there was a Taichi with blank eye’s. Rai almost fell back in shock.
I-I thought he was an arrancar!!! He thought, but then he remembered what Yakunan said. Then he began to smile slowly.
“Now I get it…so my dad was lured here and made a vessel while his spirit became a hollow…” Rai got up and started to head to the final staircase.
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In Hueco Mundo, Taichi and Grimmjow were talking when Taichi paused and got up.
“What’s the matter? You got some work to do?” Grimmjow said, cracking his back.
“… I don’t know… I feel like there’s somewhere I need to go…”
“What do ya know; Taichi senses a disturbance in the force!” Grimmjow said with a laugh.
“You’re lucky we’re on the same side or I’d mop the floor with that sorry excuse for a haircut.”
“HEY!!! Do you think I get these looks naturally?!” Grimmjow yelled, running his hand through his hair. “It takes a lot of time as well as hair jell, and it- Hey, where are you going!?!??” Grimmjow yelled after Taichi, who was walking away in a bored fashion.
Taichi went to his room and pulled a gothic key from his pocket.
So you’re making your move now, Yakunan? Well, I hope you like an unplanned interruption.
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On the roof of the castle, Yakunan and Yumei were standing a distance from the stairs as Rai made his way to the top. The sky was turning dark, yet the rain stopped. A flash of lighting was seen in the distance.
“I have a question before I end this. Did Taichi Takumi ever come here?” Rai said, with a glimmer of revenge gleaming in his eyes.
“He was a fine soldier. Helped me get this castle. I made sure that his vessel was only used sparingly. We don’t want to waste a fine guard, do we?”
“So…I was right…” Rai said, bowing his head. He unleashed his shikai and and pointed the blade at the two. “Then in my father’s name, I’ll kill you both!!!”
“Ahh, don’t be so hasty, boy.” Yakunan said, stepping to the side to reveal Tom, unconscious, lying on the ground in the middle of a big circle. “One wrong move and Yumei here has a snack.”
Rai hesitated, but when Yakunan was about to rush forward, a large wave of spiritual pressure rushed throughout the entire area.
“What the-” Yakunan hesitated. Rai knew that spiritual pressure well.
“The cavalry has arrived!!!” Rai smirked as he summoned fiery arrows and shot them at Yumei. They all hit and started to cause a fire. Rai rushed forward and sliced Yumei’s throat while creating a small explosion, shouting “Zaikakyuukei!” Then he hoisted Toma on his shoulder. I just need to last long enough for everyone to get here. How hard can that be?