A Day in Las Noches! ...Or is it night? [R, NDE]

[Zou ۞]

This is a Social Thread for all Arrancar! What do the Arrancar do on a day to day basis, just regularly when they're not off beating on Shinigami, or attacking Seireitei, or just defending Hueco Mundo from invaders? What kind of lives do they lead? Lets take a look!

This takes place only inside of Las Noches, and the desert within a mile around it.

Enjoy! There's no official purpose to this thread! Oh yeah, No NPC's allowed, except to further interaction with another RPC.

[Zou ۞]

Deep inside of Las Noches, on the second uppermost floor, was the hall of numbers. In this hall, lay the various rooms of the Espada. It was in one of these rooms, that Kuroi resided. The inside was lit only by a dim red, dark glow, the source of which was not visible to first view. Kuroi wore black pants and black shoes, but his shirt and coat were not on him. His bare torso was tightened in it's good shape, revealing his muscularity all around, and his eight pack. It was an attractive, and very healthy physique. His skin glistened with sweat as he worked at his exercises, for he was working out, keeping his physique. Being an Arrancar had the benefits of multi tasking which humans could never do. Kuroi hung upside down on a pull up bar, and was using this to do sit ups while he lifted two hand weights in alternation in both of his hands. The labels on them signified great weight, though the language that was used on the labels was lost. Kuroi had this language used to record his weights since he didn't want people to absolutely know his strength.

In his mind, he was doing a mental count of all three exercises. 70 sit ups...71 sit ups...72 sit ups...46 right lifts...45 left lifts...47 right legs...46 left lifts...73 sit ups...74 sit ups... Kuroi did not have any intention of letting up in the near future when it came to this workout. However, Kuroi did not want to stay cooped up in his room for the remainder of the "day", as he presumed it should be called. Though, it was always night in Hueco Mundo in truth. The night/day cycle only existed as an illusion inside of Las Noches, generated to make the place seem less dreary and make it seem a bit better to hang around in. Kuroi was still working out as these thoughts raised themselves in his mind. As he reached 100 sit ups, he decided to end this. Kuroi flipped off of the bar, and spun the weights out of his hands as well, sliding them under the bed.

Kuroi landed in the push up position, and started. He brought himself down, his nose tip touching the floor as he did each push up. However, this was a more advanced push up. At the end of each push up, Kuroi would jump into the frog position, and then jump back into the push up position. 1-1000, 2-1000, 3-1000, 4-1000 Kuroi was, indeed, planning to go to a thousand of these advanced push ups. He was in the mood to stress his body, and exercise to it's limit. After this, he was going to get a cool drink, something he very much enjoyed. And then, he would walk around Las Noches and see if there was anything else for him to do. But, Kuroi did not expect to be done for at least another 20-40 minutes if he kept up at this pace. It would probably be best if Kuroi decided to speed up his push ups.

[Cero Azalea]

While Kuroi was doing his daily exercises....

The North Eastern Sector of Las Noches. A vast, very vast area, controlled by Cero. A huge chunk of land, split into four. An ocean, a desert, a forest, and a marsh. The area was so large, clouds naturally formed. It even had it's own weather patterns. Animals abound all around. This area was open to any who wish to venture. Only one rule was to be obeyed, you weren't allowed to destroy large sections. Hunting, swimming, climbing, living, eating, training, dieing..all manner of actions.

Arrancar were known to vanish within Cero's Territory, and never be heard from again. It was unknown why though....

Cero was sleeping at a location she stayed at almost on a constant basis. A large waterfall that spilled into a deep lake. It was the perfect spot she thought. The animals seemed to be calmer in that location, unwilling to attack usually. She slept on a large rock, open to the light later in the day, but currently cloaked in shadow. Her body lay out randomly.

She was in a deep sleep. Half clothed at that time. She usually was that way when here, if at all. It was very deep in her territory. Rare for anyone to make it to where she was, in fact, no one ever had. Finding it was rare, getting to it difficult. Danger abound the area around this isolated spot. Trees and other obstacles hid it very well. But it would have been rare for an Arrancar to run into another here as is. It was that large.

A few birds flew over the spot she was at. Cero rolled over, her body facing the water. A fish jumped up, splashing some water on Cero.. She looked over, the sound of the water from the falls going into the lake. She stretched, turning and sitting up looking over the lake. She walked closer to the water and jumped in. She was a decent swimmer amongst many other things. And just as fast in water. An odd ability. Most slowed when swimming, but she seemed to be at home to it as if on land. She caught up to a fish and grabbed it, now floating just off the bottom of the lake, 95 feet down. A small school of fish swam past, a critter crawled along the bottom. She touched the ground and jumped off. Moving quickly to the surface.

A huge crash of upsurging water, Cero was in the air. Water rained on the area, and she landed on the rock she was on before, holding the fish. A cool breeze blew passed and she looked up. It would be a sunny day it seemed. She tossed it on the rock, and it flopped about. She ventured into the forest....

[Zou ۞]

Kuroi at last finished his exercises. He was sweating from head to toe, the beads of sweat splattering on the floor beneath him. Kuroi had never gone this far before, that he remembered. He had recently upgraded his workout procedures so that they increased his muscularity even further. As a result, Kuroi was not, by any means, in a state of energy. But, he would be rejuvenated soon enough. All that Kuroi really needed was a nice long drink, and perhaps some cleaning off. Yes, that would do very nicely. Kuroi decided to get all of this done. He quickly clapped once, an audible echoing ringing through his room. The entire room began to shift, changing all around as the dim red glow became replaced by a bright white light. Kuroi was now in a bathroom type setting, but with a water dispenser in the room. He took the white towel off the rack, and also turned on the hot shower.

Kuroi quickly toweled himself off, and found a water dispenser. Kuroi had procured this from the human world, because he simply loved water. Kuroi filled a styrofoam cup that he took, with nice, cool water. He sipped it gently, taking in the cold liquid in his mouth, and swallowing it, relishing the water going down his throat. It tasted perfect. Then, proceeding himself, Kuroi hung the towel back up on the rack. He stepped into the hot shower after undressing, which was only his bottoms that needed removing as he had been shirtless up until now anyway. Kuroi washed himself off in the shower, before at last stepping out. He filled his cup with cool water once more, and drank. Kuroi remembered where he'd gotten the water dispenser. He had stolen it from the human world not too long ago. However had owned it, had never seen it again.

Kuroi constantly had to refill the water dispenser, but this was fine. He liked water, and so it was worth it. Kuroi crumpled the cup up, and tossed it in a nearby trash bin. He got dressed quickly, donning his white pants, black shoes, black t-shirt, and white coat. Pocketing his hands, Kuroi walked out of his room. As the door closed, it returned to normal, becoming a dimly lit dome-like room. Kuroi did not require much space like some of the other Espada did. Instead, he just needed a room that could change to suit his needs or moods. Kuroi had had help with creating just that, and as a matter of course, it had not been easy, but it had been cheap.

Where to go? Kuroi wasn't exactly certain. Then, he decided that he should pay a visit to some of the other Espada. Some of them were out on missions, and so Kuroi decided that he should pay the one he was on best terms with a visit. He was going to go visit Cero. It took him but two minutes, locating the room that belonged to her. Kuroi opened the door, and stepped in. His eyes narrowed in irritation as he was suddenly hit by what felt like outdoors, and what felt like a real, living world. It was filled with animals and water and other things, but what irritated him was none of these, but the size of the world. He could easily detect Cero if he used his abilities, but traveling to her would be such a troublesome pain, that Kuroi was having second thoughts about his visit.

Deciding that it was pointless anyway to not do it, since Kuroi actually had nothing else to do, he chose to use his techniques. His Pesquis quickly activated, and Kuroi was instantly aware of everything within a mile that had pressure or reiatsu, including it's exact location and how strong it was. Much like a radar. Cero wasn't on the radar. Kuroi was even more irritated. The area was so vast that he couldn't sense her on his Pesquis. Kuroi released the full scope of his pressure and reiatsu in that instant, letting all of his power overflow. He was going to locate Cero. He magnified his Pesquis by several miles, but still could not sense her. Now, however, he was able to sense a minute trail of where she had been. Perhaps she would find him and intercept him on his way. Kuroi had one advantage. His Sonido could move him incredibly far in just one trip, his Reiatsu was that strong.

Kuroi performed a single Sonido to follow the trail, already making up over a mile in a single step. He sensed a stronger trail. Kuroi performed a second Sonido. But, he'd lost the trail now. He only backtracked slightly with the next Sonido, using it's momentum to Sonido once more off closer. Kuroi performed another Sonido, and at last reached a position where he could more accurately feel a direct pathway. Hurry up and intercept me. Kuroi remembered his way back, he had memorized it, but he was irritated with how large this territory was.

Kuroi's Remaining Reiatsu: 2700 Reiatsu

[Cero Azalea]

Cero was now traveling within her territory, on the search for fruit and other plants to accompany her fish meal. Though she didn't have to eat, it was a daily pleasurable event she took part in anyways. She was taking her time running through the forest. Enjoying the nature of it. She could have easily been done with her task in a few seconds, but why not take a few mins to enjoy what was around. The variety of plants, animals, insects, everything.

Cero stopped suddenly, now entering a territory that belongs to a group of animals she brought from the human world that could be dangerous. A tribe of humans, unlike many others. They were skilled in many acts, including having an ability to destroy hollows. Though, she was in no real danger, she did like to watch them closely. They were quite something, and blended in with the forest quite well. But they knew to leave Cero alone in her territory, but they were aggressive if anyone entered theirs. There were a number of similar tribes like this within her territory. Her personal Guardians as it were. Though, other creatures even more dangerous alone were out there as well.

She moved along, seeing they weren't around, though they were quite adept at camouflaging...everything about themselves. She could be right next to one and not know it. It was quite amazing. She headed away from their territory, marked by random signs hard to notice unless known.

She found the fruit she was looking for, along with some herbs. A few plantains, potatoes, and wolf apples. She started to head back when she felt a hollow presence, close to where she was. It's smell and presence overpowering and unknown. It was rare for a Hollow to be this deep within her territory. The few she had within her territory lived on the outskirts of most areas. Easily killed off by many creatures that lived in her home. It must have been an Arrancar visiting. She searched out the presence, finding it was Kuroi. He had a smell about him, not horrible but diffrent then before. She walked out from the forest where he was. "Welcome to my room. Enjoying the scenery?" Even though she didn't have any hate towards him, she still didn't trust him enough to lead him to her lair. She moved off thinking where to take him, then decided a good place would be the island in the middle of her giant ocean. Another part of her territory.

"Want to join me? See if you can keep up..." She laughed/giggled and was off, moving at maybe half speed of what she was capable. She didn't use Sonido, not just yet. Wanted to see what he was capable of before. She was traveling 84 m.p.h. It would take at least 3 hours to get to the island perhaps, maybe give or take 20 mins. Using Sonido, it would take maybe 10 seconds, but it was more fun this way for now.

[Zou ۞]

Not interested in following you. But, Kuroi was bored. He was going to do it anyway. He followed closely behind. Cero was faster than him, but he could keep up still. Half speed, that was cake. Kuroi followed, and did not use Sonido, since he would overtake Cero if he did, and possibly lose her. All the while. Kuroi kept track of the way back. He didn't much want to get lost in territory like this. As he moved, he found that it was taking too long. Far, far too long. Kuroi didn't have the patience for such slow movement. He actually wanted to attempt a faster movement. "Why not move faster?" Kuroi asked as he and Cero continued moving.

In the meantime, Kuroi sensed other Reiatsu around since his Pesquis was active. There was loads of reiatsu, decently powerful, and belonging to various hollows, animals, and other creatures. Decently powerful, but still weaker than Kuroi. He had no need to take any real notice of them, but to discern their location should he be attacked. Far weaker than him, but still strong enough to pose a threat in a gang up, something that Kuroi didn't much feel like fighting off. If he was attacked, the threat would be swiftly, and smoothly dealt with.

Kuroi continued the swift movement, almost in a glide. Only a few seconds had passed since his question had been asked, and so an answer should come about now. While waiting for the answer, Kuroi also drifted into some of his own thoughts.

Out of the corner of his eye, Kuroi noticed that Cero was half naked. Is that advantageous in this environment? the thought struck Kuroi as a possibility. Clothing was hindering in these environments, but Kuroi did not feel like exposing his torso. His clothing could well protect him from some scratches that were poisonous, and had to do with roots and plants and other things that might exist in this territory. Kuroi decided that it would in fact be best to be clothed for a visitor. Perhaps since this was Cero's territory, she could afford to be lax, and to take off her clothes as she pleased. But for Kuroi, it could be dangerous.

A quick flashback through his mind reminded Kuroi of the last time when he had been forced into a new world for adapting. It had been an illusion only, but he had been forced into a world of darkness, where he had to battle off incarnations of his fears. There, the adaption had come from having nothing over his torso, and constantly keeping himself wet by plunging himself in water. The swiftest, or thinnest gusts of air would hit Kuroi and cool his skin slightly if an attack was coming, and he would be alerted, able to defend. Kuroi had sight here, so he didn't need to do anything similar. And, again, he did not much feel like encountering any plants by mistake, that might have a negative effect.

[Cero Azalea]

Cero had forgotten she was half dressed, just wearing underwear. Though normally she slept in the nude. It got hot in the forest, even at night. The trees keeping the heat contained. She heard Kuroi ask for her to speed up. "Very well, lets double time it." She increased her speed to 90mph. Still not her maximum. She would slowly increase her speed, just to see how well he could keep up. Cero knew her domain quite well, having designed the entire thing herself. She knew where the dangers were. Territories of everything. So she followed a safe route. At the sped they were traveling, it would still be an hour to the edge of the forest, then a small trip over marsh then ocean.

She was now moving 100mph. She slowly increased her speed every minuet. She noticed Kurio was starting to slowly lag behind. So...this was as fast as he could go....After she got a little further she stopped quickly in a large clearing. "I forgot how large this place was...A ways off from here is an island surrounded by a huge ocean. Let's meet their. It will be hard to miss."

(sorry post was short, 3rd time writing it and I..just didn't want to try again.)

[Zou ۞]

She sped up, but Kuroi noticed that she did not stop speeding up to move at a constant pace. She was continuing to speed up. Most people would simply stop and move at a constant pace so as to allow someone else to move with them, or they would be careless and simply blur ahead in an instant, leaving the slower person behind, and only backtracking with an apology a few minutes later. But, she was purposely speeding up over an extended period. She was testing his speed, Kuroi had no doubt of this. He didn't want to reveal the extent of his abilities. As soon as they reached 100 MPH, Kuroi capped it at that. He could still move a bit faster, but he didn't want to give that away. He let the lag come slowly, not quickly, which made it more realistic, as if this really was the absolute peak of his speed. Without a doubt, Cero would buy it. Kuroi was going to keep his movement at this, and would pretend that 100 MPH exact was his maximum speed.

But, along with this, Kuroi had another thought. I can out speed her under the correct circumstances. He kept this knowledge to himself of course, only a fool would reveal such a thing. Kuroi heard Cero's next words, speaking of the island. He did not respond, but he knew that she knew he had heard. Once he lost Cero, or more accurately, had her lose him, Kuroi caught wind of the island as well. In two quick Sonido, Kuroi made it to the ocean. He continued through the air, moving towards the island. Soon enough, he reached it, and he was pleased for having reached it. Kuroi was not someone that enjoyed long distances of travel, it was simply boring to wait to arrive at a destination. Kuroi did not like this enormous room, which had all this wild life in it. Worse yet, the full moon wasn't in the sky. Kuroi hated that. He saw Cero up ahead, and walked up to her.

Kuroi's Remaining Reiatsu: 2620 Reiatsu

[Cero Azalea]

(By the way..96 based on calculations is as fast as you can go unless that 12mph was just a rough calculation)

Cero Vanished in a blur, she did one sonido at her max speed. She snapped the sound barrier, moving at an alarming 10,206 mph. She was going well above hypersonic speeds most likely. She moved higher into the air though before leaving Kuroi. Once on earth in the deep rainforests of South America, she pulled off a full speed sonido. The destruction was massive. The pressure from the wave that followed her destroyed 1000's of trees and tore chunks from the earth. She wouldn't make that mistake again. She only did one step and got to about 50 miles away from the island.

She came out of her Sonido high above the ocean. She could see it in the distance, a small piece of green land in the never ending sight of blues. She stopped taking it in. The semi strong cool breeze, being unstopped to blow. Caring with it the smell of the ocean air. The ripple of the waves below filling the air. It was a lot quitter then where she normally stayed during this time of day. She dropped down closer to the water then started again towards the island. She went almost her full speed possible, a good 150 mph above the water. Having it jet below her into the air, creating a concave wake behind her. The waves went up at least 10 feet behind her. She would be to the island in 20 mins. Most certainly Kuroi would have made it before her. Hopefully he would take the land in around him. Most likely a sight he hadn't seen in...How old was Kuroi...how long has he been in Las Noches...or a hollow...Something to ask...

About 15 mins passed and she was within the vicinity of the island. She could sense Kuroi was somewhere ahead. She circled around it looking for where he was. The island itself was massive, full of trees, a solitary mountain rising high into the air. Sand on the outskirts of it. Beyond that were many things. One side had a shallow beach. Another a deep plunge to a reef. Another horrible rip currents and the occasional whirlpool. Then the other had a semi deep pool with reefs blocking waves.

Though when she said island, there were actually several. Only one being of decent size. The others more like barriers or what not. She located Kuroi nearby and moved off towards him. he was on one of the smaller islands around, within the calming deep sea area. She moved off towards his location. Hopefully he wasn't angry at her for taking her time. That and she hoped he was enjoying himself somehow. She pictured Kuroi building a sand castle and laughed at the thought.

On the island would have been a small hut, and a small beach towards the larger island. A hammock facing it. A few trees sprinkled around. The island was mostly sand. But it allowed a great view of all the other islands around it. She spotted Kuroi quickly, the only odd colored black dot on the island, moving around. A few birds also seeming to follow him. Perhaps interested in him. She did feed them from time to time, so perhaps they were expecting food. She spoke loudly, above him, "Hey Kuroi...having fun?" She went down towards him. "Sorry took me so long. Was enjoying the scenery..."

[Zou ۞]

OOC: It is 12-15 as a rough. By the way, you forgot to dock 40 Reiatsu for Sonido.

IC:

"This island is too large." Kuroi said. "I have actually had enough of exploring." His hands were in his pockets as he looked up at Cero. He contemplated leaving the area, for it would not take him very long to do so. "It is not something that particularly interests someone like me. Feel free to accompany me, I am going to Gillian Forest to hunt some Adjuchas. If we're lucky, maybe we'll find a Vasto Lorde that Kouhai-Sama hasn't discovered. If you choose to come, I will meet you there." Kuroi was going to use a technique that he'd had for a while, but almost never used. It was time to expose one of his greatest techniques. In a sudden burst of light speed, Kuroi was gone. He rematerialized over in Gillian Forest, looking around. The technique that he had used was called Dorido. It was a self made technique, somewhat akin to teleportation. It was faster than Garganta, but it didn't have many battle applications. But, Cero didn't have to know any of that.

Kuroi's Remaining Reiatsu: 2420 Reiatsu