A Long Walk to Remember. . [ SP Training ]

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

OOC: This is training thread for SP. Anyone can join in for additional assistance up to 1-2 other people. Let us begin.

Play Me .

A quiet pale dark moon light reigns over the massive barren desert land. Only the howls of the gusting winds and the distant creatures that roam the lands echo in the air. Small rock formations that are the only objects that offer shelter to the smallest of creatures. It was in this land where they were born in. Within this cold dry land was their beginning. The sand blows between their legs as each of the sisters gaze out onto the forever moon lit night. They had not been out in the White Desert for some time since their birth. . . from where that mysterious man first emerged. Behind them rests Las Noches from where they reside in now, where their new Mistress dwells. The large egg shell facility seemed to be uninhabited from the outside but within lies a great darkness that would terrify those with weak hearts. But, somewhere within would hold a least a small glimmer of light as well. Which sounds kinda contradictory since this place was suppose to be full of darkness. The light that they saw within was their new mistress, Asuka, whom they feel more than compelled to fight and die for. It has been some time since they had seen their mistress, but nonetheless, this provides them the time to grow in strength. The stronger they would become the more they will be use to her. As her Fraccion it was their responsibility.

"Aaawwww. . Iraishin I'm hungry. We have not eaten anything since this morning. Can we just have a little snack?" Shiryou was definitely hungry since her stomach was constantly grumbling, begging for food. Trying to find a snack out in the White was going to difficult since all there was is dried trees and other Hollows that were roaming the land. Iraishin appeared to be in deep thought as she sat on the white sand gazing up at the white moon. She looked as though that she was in some type of trance, but it didn't fool her twin. Shiryou knew what she was thinking about since they ARE subconsciously linked to each other. The very thought of trying to remember what they were before, who they were occupied the very mind of her sister. Each memory that she was going through from their rebirth, their awakening, walking through Las Noches, the people that they met, and their mistress. Each piece of fragmented memory was new and exciting but . . . it didn't lead the two to the answers that they sought. "I .raishin?" Shiryou says in a soft tone. Her sister was definitely stuck in her own thoughts.

A quick sniff of the air around her was able to find a delicious aroma. Something about it was familiar somehow. Like finding a piece from the past perhaps? It didn't matter since this smell was calling to Shiryou. The white haired twin turns her head toward the south where the smell was coming from, but she couldn't just. . . "Shiryou. Go ahead. This is our time right now. Our time to grow stronger." her sister says in a cold voice as she turns her gaze to her twin. "You might as well eat while we train." Iraishin raises to her feet and dusts herself off. Without a response Shiryou sprints toward the south where the enticing aroma was coming from, with her sister following closely behind. She didn't know what the smell was but whatever it is, it was getting stronger and larger the closer that the two got to it. A small rock formation lays before them. Jagged rocks forming spikes that point upwards block their vision from the source of the smell. This didn't stop the twins, with a little well placed jumps the two managed to climb to the top of the rock formation to find a crater at the bottom.

The formation of the rocks around the crater looked to form an enclosed arena to which pleased Shiryou very much since within the crater roamed five Adjuchas level hollows fighting amongst themselves, unaware of the hungry Arrancar that watches over them. They looked soo delicious shedding their own blood as they ravage each other. She couldn't help herself to drool a bit at the sight of a snack in front of her, especially when it is so close to them. "Shiryou, you know we will not grow stronger by devouring these creatures. From what I heard in the corridors of Las Noches, an Arrancar can not grow from eating anymore." She could hear her sister's words, but she didn't care about growing stronger. She just needed to eat something. "Fine then Shiryou. We can use them for a bit of training, besides this place makes it perfect to gather other Hollows and train. Go ahead . . . . and eat." her black hair twin points at the small group of Hollows. Shiryou didn't need to hear her sister to repeat her statement. She knew from her very thoughts that Iraishin was not going to interfere with her feeding.

Gripping the edge of the ragged cliff with both hands Shiryou positions her body at an angle, using her legs to elevate her lower body to a forty five degree angle. With one fluid motion Shiryou launches herself down the crater at the five individual Adjuchas fighting below. She was not very precise with her aim during launch, so her flight took her off course landing the small Arrancar about one yard away from the rumbling Hollows. A clumsy landing she would have to describe it since she went into a roll and technically ended on her butt. Not quite what she was expecting but who cares since her stomach was about to be filled soon enough. The Hollows had obviously noticed her rushed entrance and turned to face their new opponent. "What the? Who the hell are you?" one of the hollows turned to look at the stranger with one paw raised.

Licking her lips Shiryou kept herself silent, staring silently at her meal. "I said, who are y-. . " the creatures statement was cut off from being blasted in the face by a Bala. "Timing could have been better" is what Shiryou thought when Iraishin's Bala made contact with its target. The bear like Hollow went down without a notice from the other Adjuchas. Well, it was too be expected since they were probably already tired from the fighting they were involved in moments before. The Arrancar stared at the now dead bear, licking her growing fangs, enticing her appetite even more. It was another moment before Iraishin launched another Bala at the sanded floor before the group of Hollows creating a dust cloud in front of them. She was not going to wait any longer. Shiryou rushed over to the dead bear, pouncing on top of the body digging her fangs into the corpse with her fangs.

Just like Shiryou to not wait until the other Hollows were dead in order to feed, but she would have to make adjustments to the situation. It was after she had launched her second Bala, Shiryou lunged toward the dead Adjuchas to feed. Although Shiryou was reckless she knew when to move in to eat since she could read her thoughts, just as she is able to read Shiryou's thoughts. And right now Shiryou's thoughts were on the meal that she was currently digesting at the moment. Iraishin could see the traces of blood that was flowing from the body along with the warmth of the flesh sliding down her throat. Even though Iraishin was not eating the body herself she could still feel the chunks of meat filling her stomach. Even when feeling the warmth of the meal entering inside her body, the black hair Arrancar kept her eyes focused on the settling dust that concealed the four remaining Adjuchas. She could still feel them. Unlike the Adjuchas who had their masks on, the twins are Arrancars. They were on completely different levels of existence. And since they were lesser beings they were even more predictable.

Iraishin could feel the four remaining creatures split up charging from the four directions around the feeding Shiryou. A large Anaconda snake, a rampant deer, the sneering dog, and the harden crab charge the distracted Arrancar below, but the surprise would not last long. They were twins and they shared the others insight. But still, Iraishin would send a third Bala toward Shiryou's location in order to confuse the charging beasts. The sand around the twin would be lifted concealing the little Arrancar. Now should have wait to see what her sister would do in this situation, but it will obvious to Iraishin.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

She could have been a little more considerate with her when she is feeding, but knowing Iraishin, the twin will obviously believe that her sister would fine. Big fat. . . doo doo head. All the while during her feeding Shiryou was coughing out the particles of sand and dust that was made due to someone's so called "good judgement." Nonetheless, her dark haired twin was right about one thing, Shiryou is surrounded on all sides. The bright side, is that there are four regular Hollows fighting against two Arrancars that shared everything together. It would be but a second for the tiny child like Hollow to lung toward the snake and puncture her sword into the reptile's snout. The sound of flesh being cut into with the sight of fresh juices made the child's belly grumble with hunger once again. "YAAY! More food, and it is a long sausage too," the child cheers. The little Hollow leaps playfully over the wounded snake's head in order to mount the back of its neck. And with her mouth wide open the little demon chomps down on the squirming animal, taking a mouthful of flesh from the snake.

Nice and squishy and warm and moist. This was more better than a dead Hollow's flesh. The reiatsu that continued to flow from the creature made the taste even more fresh and tasteful. Munching down on her first bite Shiryou could not help but to savor each delicious piece that slid down her throat. Her hands were rubbing her cheeks, excited of the fact that her appetite was being fulfilled. Not for long since there are three other beings that want to disrupt her meal. Not only them but the screaming Python was making the matter worse for Shiryou, and making it difficult for her to enjoy her meal. "This outta do it." she says taking a large bite out of the face of the snake. More than before the snake was crying out even louder, forcing Shiryou to shield her ears from the shrieking. "JUST SHUT UP AND DIE ALREADLY," the Arrancar yells at the serpent as she jerks the sword from its snout and jams it into its forehead.

Some of the noise that was being was silenced in a moment but the rampaging Hollows continued their reckless charge at the small being. Taking her sword in hand Shiryou stood her ground and raised her left hand to summon a Bala of her own. Since her Bala was not as sharp or focused as her sisters but provided a good distraction. As soon as the Bala was formed in the Arrancars hand it would deform and tear itself apart, vanishing into the wind. The Hollows were undaunted by the suppose attack and continue their charge without noticing the sword cutting through the air to puncture through the back of the deers head. Rather than relying on a technique that they have not mastered yet the twins use their connection to each other and quick movements to confuse and mane or eliminate their enemies.

Shiryou would be the distraction and keep their enemies focused on her while Iraishin delivers the killing blow. "Three went bye-bye," she chuckles childishly, ". .and only two more to go," she finishes her chuckle with an animalistic sneer. With their emotions driving them, the twins can only assume that they the Hollow's are being driven by anger and frustration, which causes the mind to harden and prevent it from thinking clearly, or at least it is what Iraishin is thinking right now. Regardless, there are only two simple beings left to fight against two other beings that are more evolved. With that in mind Shiryou rolls up both her stretched out sleeves to obtain a better handle on her Zanpakuto, switching the handling to that of a knife by flipping the blades end toward the ground.

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(OOC : Sorry it took a while to get back. Having issues on my own and trying to get them sorted.)

Another two had fallen to the Arrancar duo, which left only two more to fight against them. An armored crab and the howling dog. A good defense but is slow to react while the dog is strong and quick but not much of a solo player. The two Adjuchas shriek in absolute rage with the fall of their comrade, however, the attempt of instilling fear into the twins was a complete failure. A more powerful being should have no fear from something that is less evolved. This had narrowed Iraishin's thoughts to form one simple fact in this situation. "Their will to become stronger is ridiculous. If you are relying on others to become stronger than you will only become a burden." This is the reason why the twins want to become more powerful. Should they encounter a strong opponent, the duo would only be able to scratch him or her, which is pathetic. Even if they were in a ground like these foolish Hollows, it would the two that will drag their group down. That alone will cost lives and is unacceptable.

If they had not been reborn into Arrancars and met their Mistress, then it probably them two who were still wandering the vast wastes of the White Desert. This is something that greatly concerns Iraishin and Shiryou, even when Shiryou does not show it, it is always on the back of her mind. That brings around concern to the Arrancars attention. A while back the Mistress had told them that they were the only pair of Arrancars that are similar to each other and the only ones that weaker than all the other Hollows in Las Noches. Clearly there is an explanation for why they are like this, but with no memories from the time before they were reborn it is difficult to tell. Perhaps, possibly, the reason that they are different from the other Arrancars is that "Baka baka! You Hollows are so stupid. You should just runaway now before I eat you," her sister childishly taunts the two, breaking the black hair's concentration. A deep sigh escapes Iraishins emotionless body. Shiryou is always so loud and annoying that it is embarrassing.

Iraishin still wonders how her twin is able to do things herself without actually thinking about the long term effects. Staring down at her sister she knows all to well that Shiryou has no brain of her own but still, if it wasn't for her then Shiryou would be dead long ago. "Let us finish this ruckus," she child says as she takes a step forward that drops her down into the arena. As she approaches her sister the dog like creature pounces from above Shiryou while the Crab lunges forward with its massive right claw. This is less than child's play, for Shiryou can use Iraishin's eyes in order to see the attack from the Crab below and evade both strikes with little effort. Her sister back flips out of harms way and creates the eight foot space between herself and the two beasts.

"Shiryou! Stop playing around and lets finish this already. We have more pressing matters to attend to." Iraishin shouts at her twin closing the distance between them. "I know you are already full so you should have no reason to want to eat anymore." Her twin turns to face her sister and simply pouts with a irritated expression. "Don't be like that Shiryou. You know that we came here to train, but it seems as though you lost track of that. Besides, I was pondering about some things that need to looked into." Shiryou nods her nod changing her expression to a dreary sad look. As long that was understood Iraishin turned her head to stare at the bewildered gaze of the two Adjuchas. It was obvious of what was on their minds. Just like what Lady Asuka had told them before. These two were the only Arrancars that were different from all of the others in Las Noches, no, in all of Hueco Mundo.

This ends here. Now was the time to show how the twins truly fight an enemy. And with a slight nod to her sister, the twins charge at the animals with Zanpakutos in hand. They were not fast at all with their short legs and lack of training but their speed was more than that of a regular human. Truly, it was their foresight and mental communication that helped them live in this place of bloodshed. About three feet away from the Adjuchas the two Arrancars split taking the opposite direction around the beasts. With the animals attention divided to each twin both Iraishin and Shiryou conjure their own separate Bala. The bright red light began to illuminate the two small Arrancars as the small mass of spirit energy was forming in their open palms.

Both of their movements came to a complete halt with the two standing in place at opposite ends of each other. Nothing too complicated but the Adjuchas would not see it coming with their underdeveloped minds. Both creatures charged their individual twin with blood lust rage and confusion, an reckless and obvious choice for animals. Shiryou launched her Bala first at the four legged beast in order to have it jump out of the way, then Iraishin fired her shrieking ball of fire the moment the dog was in the air. There was no possible way to dodge the incoming attack, especially if it was coming from behind. A loud slap to the back of the pooch's head was devastating enough to knock the beast unconscious in front of Shiyou, presenting the child with a the moment to thrust her small blade directly into it's forehead. Not a scream or a yelp, just empty silence. The Crab on the other hand was too slow to be any kind of threat, so that was not much it could do to prevent its ally's death.

Looking over its side, it was clear that what was the next target on the hit list. The two sisters patiently walked across the shellfish's sight in order to stand side by side. There was hardly any means to be able to tell the twins apart from the other, except for their facial expressions and the color tone of their hair. But, there was a clear difference from how they spoke, which in a single synced voice the two stared into the eyes of the Crustacean's, "Three down . . and one to go." A mixture of despair and happiness echo through the rock formation as the two readied themselves to take on the last beast.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

OOC: Will be continuing shortly. The thread is open for anyone who wants to join in for training.

[Adrastos]

He was hungry, starving even. With all of the Hollows fleeing from the southern region of the White Desert the tyrant had to leave the comfort of his territory in search of his next meal. With his little experience in energy sensory he could only feel the presence of strong reiatsu to average in a general direction. Not being able to rely on his spiritual senses the beast had to use basic senses to locate his prey. At this moment he was following a glimmer of reiatsu toward the North, where apparently there were multiple signatures. He could not tell how many or how strong they were, nor could he tell how far they were. All that filled his mind was the sense of fresh meat ready to be taken into his empty stomach.

Almost a full day without food brought home the fear of returning to his previous form of a Gillian. Becoming weaker and without his own mind intact, Adrastos would never be able to live as himself. Rather to only become a mindless monster who will serve others. No, that is not the way he is going to live. After all, Adrastos IS the King of Beasts here in Hueco Mundo. There is no other who could overcome is raw power. Thinking back, he had to go through a lot in order to achieve what he possess now, and refuses to go back to that again. Growing stronger, to live his life with no regrets, and die an honorable death. That is what his life will consist of. Those that do not take their own life into their hands and allow others to decide it are weaklings and cowards.

Each thunderous step that the creature took had brought him to a crater shaped by stones and razor edged rocks. Almost resembles a fighting coliseum where individuals were pitted against one another. There were four levels that made up this arena with the first level at the bottom. Adrastos searched the area slowly to find some individuals fighting amongst themselves at the bottom. He couldn't tell exactly, but it appeared that there were three individuals with three other bodies littering the white sand with gooish blood and torn remains. Narrowing his eyes through his bone mask marrows the beast makes out two small beings standing across of a crab like monster.

Were these the signatures that he was feeling. It did not matter to him for he is hungry. That said the Adjuchas musters the strength within his legs and pushes off the sandy terrain, launching his hulking body into the center of the arena. The soft sand cushioned his landing but still managed to kick up a large cloud of sand into the air upon impact. With the sand filling the center of the battlefield and shrouding the beast's body, Adrastos took this moment to look upon his meal. Toward his left there were two human children. Little girls? Wait no. That was impossible. Humans in Hueco Mundo. A closer look at the two girls he beast found that they were not only the same person but each had bone fox ears and a eye patch, one covering a single eye of each child. This remind him of the other two girls that he had seen wandering the White Desert some time ago. What were their names again? Asuka. . Li Mei?

Adrastos continued to stare down at the two girls wondering if these two were also the rumored "Arrancar" race. Interesting, but not interesting either. He will save them for later if they proved to be . . . incompetent. With that in mind the beast turns all of his attention toward the armored sea creature toward his right. The fellow Adjuchas appeared to be bewildered at the sudden crash from no where. This cause the crab to be suddenly confused and the chance for tyrant lizard to make his move. Not wanting to spoil his chance Adrastos shifted his legs to his right and charged out of the fading cloak of sand with a blood thirst roar. The Hollow was frightened out of its mind at the sudden appearance of the towering beast that was charging toward it. Mouth opened wide with dripping saliva between each jagged fang. Each earth pounding step closing the distance between the two Adjuchas. With no chance of survival, the crab slowly turned to its side in a attempt to escape.

All of its efforts were wasted due to the heavy armored core that made up its body. Adrastos was finally able to sink his teeth into fresh meat the moment his jaw clamped onto the armored Hollow's core. Snatching it up off the ground and into the air, the sharp pincers snapped at the face of its attacker. Little effect did the wailing crab's assault on the beast had and ceased the moment when heavy jaw closed, crushing the horizontally wide Hollow under the strength of the beast. The armor was not pleasant to take in, but he could not complain since Adrastos was at last feeding once more. Not leaving a trace of the Adjuchas behind, the dinosaur turned his attention to the children with the gazing eyes of a hungry predator. From the lingering silence that was created by his feeding, the beast finished his chewing motion to open his jaw in order to speak. . . ."Adrastos. . hungry. .Adrastos. . . EAT!"

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

Wow wow wow, this thing is HUGE. Shiryou could not believe her eyes at the sight of this colossal Gecko. Really, like this thing must be at least ten times their size. At first she couldn't tell how tall it was since the sand shroud obscured their vision, but after charging the silly crab and munching down on its hard exterior the white haired twin could not tell whether to be afraid of the creature or wanting to ride it. For it is uncommon to see something like everyday. . Scratch that. Here in Hueco Mundo there is always a surprise lurking around every corner, in a sand pit, or behind a dead tree.

Truly it was a sight that excited and angered Shiryou. Excited that there was a new play mate who appeared to be more entertaining than the other stupid Hollows that they were currently fighting, and frustrated since he so happened to devour her seafood special. Unlike her sister, Iraishin, she could not but help to express herself. . "HEY YOU STUPID GECKO! THAT WAS MY CRAB. YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO TAKE SOMETHING WITHOUT ASKING PERMISSION FIRST!" The nerve of some Hollows. To crash in unannounced, scream at people, then take another person's crab cake. Now that was just being plain rude.

Shiryou wanted nothing more but to beat this lizard into a pulp. Latching onto her twin, Shiryou climbs up the small sturdy sibling like a spider moneky and sets her bottom on Iraishin's shoulders. Yeah, this was it, is what Shiryou was thinking about attempting to appear taller than what she really was with a uncompromising grin. "TWIN TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE, SHIRYOU-SHIN READY TO DO BATTLE! Her voice echoes with boundless confidence through the arena. The towering Adjuchas spun his heavy body around and slowly began to walk towards the duo. It seems as though the beast managed to behold the greatness of twins, for it was walking towards them in complete terror at their size and power. Hmph, this big dumb lizard was in for a surprise indeed.

Not so much, with each step taken a piece of Shiryou's confidence began to break apart.

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Oh no. Iraishin could not bear to live like this. First, Shiryou's ignorance and stupidity was beyond measure. Secondly, using her as a stepping stone for her idiotic imaginations. Honestly, this is not some anime or cartoon, like they could just transform into something bigger just by simply climbing on top of each other. How much Iraishin wanted to strangle her other half for making her do something such as this. This was just embarrassing. And lastly, Shiryou was definitely picking a fight against something that was more powerful than themselves. Regardless of the apparent lack of thought in the creatures head, the overwhelming strength that it possess within is something that the twins would not be able to handle. Even if they are Arrancars, something with this much power would be too much for them to handle.

With each thunderous step that the beast took closed the distance between them. Meaning this allowed little time to think of a means to escape this situation without a confrontation. Thinking of many different possibilities was difficult with the pressure increasing with every second that passed, including with the increase of fear that she was emitting was not helping at all. Talking big and now with trembling legs was vibrating her head side to side. With nothing to back up her big talk Shiryou was definitely beating herself up mentally, or at least Iraishin was. Attempting to mentally speak to her twin was impossible now for Shiryou's mind was similar to yell at another person over the noise of busy freeway.

Less than fifteen feet away the snarls out the words "hungry" and "eat" meaning that it was still searching for more food to feed itself. From what she had overheard in Las Noches that Adjuchas must continue to feed in order to grow stronger from the fear to reverting back to Gillians. Hunger. . .The need to eat. . Meaning that it must eat more powerful adversaries in order to grow and quench its hunger. Wait, that was the answer. "Adjuchas, you seek a means to fill your hunger? We know of a location that there are boundless numbers of fresh morsels that you are able to gorge yourself until you are content. We can show you the way." Speaking at the top of her lungs so that the beast is able to hear, hoping that its will is not lost in the blood lust. It may be a cowards means to escape but possibly. . these two would be able to use such a strong creature such as this. If the beast accepts the proposal, then they will show it to Las Noches.

The lower levels house many Adjuchas and Gillians that continue to fight amongst themselves. So another will not make a difference should a quarter of their numbers dwindle down by some mysterious means. At least that was the plan anyways.

[Adrastos]

Intriguing, these two know of a means to fulfill his growing hunger of his. The great beast could not tell whether or not it to be a farce, a means to save their own lives, or the truth. . meaning that he could feed without a worry. Perhaps. . . Maybe yes. . . Maybe not. He could not tell whether they are lying to him or not. Adrastos could simply eat these two. Although they are small and posses more bones than meat, he will still have his meal. Or he could follow them as the dark haired child gestured and locate a mass quantity supply of food to much down on. He was still hungry and both options led to him eating something, but which one?

Adrastos does not like to ponder much about such things but at the same time he did not have much options either. His current situation will end him on the search for more food again, and he would not know of how long such a task will take before locating another source of fresh meat. The endless circulation of the pros and cons of his situation continued to spiral endlessly. However, he forgot one fact about himself. His honor.

Looking back at these two small Arrancars, could he truly devour such beings. Remembering a while back on his visits to the human world, Adastros had eaten female and males a like, but never did he touch a hair on a child's head. Never did he resort to such lowly means in order to feed his desire for raw flesh and spirit energy. That fact was tugging at his very conscious, or at least what little remained in this beast like husk. With this in mind, he accepted their offer with a simple nod. The great beast shut his jaws shut and slowly approached to their side to kneel before them. Adrastos was not submitting to them but merely offering a means of transport.

He offered the twin Arrancars to ride his back so that they may show him the way. With their stubby legs and lack of speed he will be the easiest mode of transport. Although he too is slow at running, his strength alone would make up for the inability to run. After allowing them onto his back, Adrastos flexes his leg muscles while lowering his posture to that of a frog stance. Using his only half of his power in strength he launches his hulking body into the air and out of the rock like arena, crashing down onto the sandy surface above them. Upon impact he took a moment to adjust himself and allow the little ones to regain their position on his back, should in case the two fall off. Most likely they will either be thrilled at his remarkable power or be scolding him about not warning them first. Either way he didn't care because if they were correct, then he will be gorging himself full in a matter of time. This was something he looked forward to so much.

Another moment passed by to allow the twins to regain their heading of the environment before following their instructions. He could feel a tug on the left side of his neck. More like a directional heading like how someone would do for a horse. He is not a horse nor someone's play thing, but he shall endure for now. For if they betray the little trust he has placed in them, then they will serve as his next meal. Following in the direction that the two girls at tugged him toward, Adrastos flexes his muscles once more to pour his strength into his legs to increase his rate of speed. This did little to help his current speed but it did make it more convenient for them for they would reach the fortress of Las Noches in a matter of minutes. With the idea of feeding himself nearly in reach the tyrant's jaws open wide as he slides his tongue across the frame of his mouth, readying himself for a endless buffet of meat and power.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

Training slash social done here, and ready for the results.

[Kyomei Kuchiki]

+90 SP to both participants