Things That Make You Scream [Alacrán and Cami JT]

[Alacrán]

Alacrán watched the entrance to Las Noches from a nearby dune, his scythe-like limbs tucked underneath his body and his tail curled up behind him as he observed the ongoings of the Arrancars that conducting their business. Ever since joining forces with Teresa and Sonodora, he's found a new sense of responsibility in looking to recruit other Hollows and finding more enjoyment in killing Arrancar, even if the other two were more tolerant of Arrancar, even to the point of suggesting that they be recruited as well. It wasn't an idea he was fond of but he could see the reason and logic behind it.

However, they'd have to be selective in who they recruit from the Arrancars, especially if they are taking them from the ranks of Las Noches. It's been his own experience that the Arrancars of Las Noches, mostly the Numeros at least, are rather self-righteous and overconfident in their abilities. He didn't want to recruit any of those. The ones who looked down on Hollows as if they were better, when they themselves used to be Hollows and a lot of them had been nothing more than Gillians or newly evolved Adjuchas. It was those types of Arrancar that he really hated.

Like the trio that had spotted him and were making their way towards him. A trio that should have been familiar to him but Alacrán wasn't the type to pay attention to the likes of those he considers worthless. The one with the antler like mask fragments makes it too him first, the leader of this trio, and begins shouting at him, grabbing his attention now, "Well, well lookie who it is. The little bug that made a fool of us. You know you caused us some trouble back then, embarrassing us like that." Alacrán just glances at the one speaking, his mandibles clicking in irritation before he returned his attention to the entrance of Las Noches, "Aye doubt ya need muh help doin' dat. Ya seem like da type to be makin' a fool of yerself as a career."

The red on the Arrancar's face brings a bit of amusement to Alacrán, although it doesn't last long as the Arrancar regains her composure, "Oh, so it's got jokes. Well let's see how funny you are when I break off those mandibles." Before her two friends could even try to stop her, the Arrancar had taken off at a charge towards Alacrán. The Hollow let out an amused snort as he quickly pushed himself off the ground and into the air, sending out a blast of sand with his wings, temporarily blinding the trio long enough for him to quickly strike out towards the Arrancar with his limb, decapitating the leader before she could even realize what had happened.

As her head slide off and hit the ground, the other two gave him a look of pure fear as he then lifts up the Arrancar's body and take a bite out of it, keeping eye contact with them as he does, relishing their horror. He then points a limb at them, making a motion for them to approach him and avenge their "leader". However, they remained frozen in place, even when he landed and began to approach them in a rather menacing fashion.

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{Consumed}x1 Class 5 Arrancar

[Camila Adaronde]

It had been long since she'd been forced to take up the mantle of duty for Las Noches. It wasn't something she was against; quite the opposite, actually. She rather enjoyed the idea of protecting and cultivating the denizens of Las Noches; after all, these were her people. The place where she felt like she belonged. Not like those dogs back in Seireitei. Not like those people back in Uzaki, and certainly not down in the depths of Hell. She felt at home here in Las Noches.

So, when someone threatened that sanctity, and forced her from her chair, she was naturally going to be rather upset.

Walking over to one of the windows on her floor (nine-hundred and seventy-three stories from the top of the citadel), Camila took a deep breath. Stepping into the windowsill, and turning back to face her floor, Camila let a smirk show on her face, before leaning backward. Almost immediately, she began to plummet from the sky, falling at ever-building speeds toward the ground. Spinning herself in midair, and pointing her head to the ground, she took a moment to take in the view. Naturally, such a fall would've killed any normal person.

Camila was quite different, however. Something that made itself rather well-known when she eventually reached the sands, crashing into the ground and sending a spike flying straight into the sky. As the desert eventually fell around her, she took the opportunity to shake out her hair a bit, and clean off whatever had managed to get on her uniform. Well, "uniform". It was rather unlike anything that most the Arrancar seemed to wear, being closer to that of a Human World tuxedo than the traditional garb.

Watching a Hollow make quick work of two Numeros, she furrowed her brow. She wasn't going to simply sit around and tolerate something like that. She couldn't! Taking the opportunity to immediately appear next to the hollow via the use of Shunpō, Camila bared into the Hollow with her eyes. They weren't much larger than she was; only about an inch or so. A fair bit smaller than she'd expected, and certainly too strong to be a Stray if they were decimating Arrancar. Perhaps Adjuchas class?

"Mind telling me what you're doing?" She asked, her voice not quite monotonous, "safe to say that you're not from 'round here, yeah?" Pacing around the Hollow, she took the time to look around. "Hmm... Doesn't seem like there's any other Hollow around. You by yourself? Surely you know that doesn't exactly coincide with survival." Stepping back, she crouched down a bit, almost watching the Hollow, and the situation unfold.

"If you're looking to hunt Las Noches Hollows, then you'd better be ready to deal with the... 'consequences', of those actions of yours."

[Alacrán]

The sudden appearance of the girl caught him off guard. Insane speeds like that was something he's only seen a few times and by beings far more powerful or capable than him. So he was already on alert before she started to pace around him, not having gotten a good glimpse of her yet. Still her words irked him, as she implied, at least to him, that he did not belong, "An' havin' num'ers on ya side don' eit'er. 'Sides, aye could say da same o' ya, gurl. Anuther outsider brough' 'ere ta serve da self proclai'd King o' Las Noches." 

The hypocrisy of his state would quickly become evident as she stepped out in front of him for him to get a good look at. You think being a spiritual monster that is cursed with an eternal hunger would lead you to not be surprised by the impossible yet that was not the case, as he stared at the girl he'd met ages ago and had even lead to this very place. His eyes squint and he rears back, perplexed as he tried to make sense of the situation.

"Camila? Aye'd her' ya died?" He glanced at the other two Arrancars that remained and he could tell by their rather fearful expressions and way they tried to avoid Camila that she was someone now, "Aye guess dose rumors were untrue. Ya seem ta have also made somethin' o' yerself." He gestures to the way the Arrancars were acting, "Regardless, aye don' recall ya havin' a issue with me cullin' the weak way back when." His mandibles clicked together as he watched her reaction this time, seeing if she'd even remember him and if so, what it was she thought of him then and now.

[Camila Adaronde]

She would've otherwise ignored the banter. Wasn't her place to slaughter someone like this that was just trying to get stronger; at least, not until they proved to be a nuisance to Las Noches. If this hollow hadn't, then she wouldn't've done much of anything, and would've let them go on their way. Though, that didn't seem like it was going to be the case. Moreso given that they'd put up a bit of a verbal disagreement against her. Though, that wasn't what caught her off guard.

It was the mention of her name.

Her eyes widened almost immediately, before seeing the Hollow for whom he was; this was Alacrán! One of the few Hollows that she'd shared her name with, and one of the few that she took the time to help out where she could. Hell, it was because of him that she managed to get to Las Noches in the first place. "Well, I'll be damned - again. Pleasure to see you again, old friend." Her soft smile was actually quite genuine. She had quite a number of fond memories for the time that had been spent with this Hollow. Though, what had he thought?

"Rumors weren't untrue," she started explaining, "I did die for a bit there. Cast straight into the depts of Hell; as practically everyone had expected." She chuckled. "But, through some rather interesting circumstances, I'm back, n' better than ever. Even got a bit of a 'trophy' to show of it." As she finished speaking, her eyes quickly turned a deep black color, with irises changing to a golden hue. Resting atop her head was a mask that seemed attached to nothing, vaguely resembling what one would expect from a hollowfied bat.

"You know I've never had a problem with something like that," she said, in response to Alacrán's own question, "yet, as you can see, I have made a bit've a name for myself. I serve under Las Noches' banner, now. So, can't exactly have you stomping 'round out here on Hollows that'll either survive in the walls, or end up as food from those in the walls."

Standing up and stretching her shoulders, Camila rest a hand on her Zanpakutō, currently sheathed on her hip. "You might be a friend," she started, "but don't think for a second I'm gonna let that get in the way of my duties here. Press that luck've yours, n' we might just end up with a bit of a problem on our hands."

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[Alacrán]

Alacrán was surprised but also very intrigued. Hearing that there was a way one could get out of Hell was very interesting. He'd have to learn more about what exactly that entails, however he had a feeling that he might not be learning that information from Camila herself depending on how this all ends. He had a bad feeling about how this would go down if it entered into a fight between them, especially with that mask of hers, "Friend, eh? Not sure if dats 'ow aye'd put it but aye am honored dat is 'ow ya see it. Dat is an interestin' trick by da way. Guess ya figured out wut dat bit o' Hollow reishi was den." 

His eyes glance down to where her hand rest, his madibles filling the silence as he brings his eyes up to meet her now golden ones, "Yer Hollows aren' da ones dat have ta worry 'bout der well being." He glances at the two Arrancar and then to the discarded body of their former leader, "Yer Arrancar howe'er...well, if aye kill 'em den they were useless ta begin with. Aye mean, af'erall, aye heard an Arrancar isn't able ta increase der power once der mask is broken." 

He lets his tail uncurl and stab into the body of the Arrancar's body, which he then brings to his mouth to take a chunk out of, "So again...aye'm simply just carrying out da will o' Hueco Mundo and cullin' da weak and those that don' belong...in due time a' leas'." He fixes her with a silent stare. Her existence was something he'd never thought of and something he'd have to consider in the grand scheme of their plans. Where does she belong? Here in Hueco Mundo? She seemed to be part Hollow after all but then again she started out as a Shinigami.

It was a thought that troubled him, because while he may not consider her a friend, she had helped him out on multiple occasions and he her. If not a friend then he felt at least some kind of...kinship to her. She'd been chased out by the Shinigami when he first met her. And now she served for a man that Alacrán despised. Hueco Mundo should be ruled by its kind. That much Alacrán believed in. So where did Camila fit into this.

And then it hit him. They could settle this as everything in Hueco Mundo was settled. The grin may not be apparent on his arthropodic face, but the way his mandibles clicked rapidly would indicate his excitement, "Howe'er, aye don' wish to do ya wrong, since ya've ne'er done so by me. So how 'bout this: ya show me what ya've learned since we last met and den aye'll be on muh way. An' aye'm referring ta whate'er that lil mask does, not yer damn Shinigami tricks." 

[Camila Adaronde]

Sighing softly with the Hollow's words, Camila shook her head. While he wasn't wrong on the matter, he wasn't exactly correct in ascertaining the whole situation. She felt there was a need to inform. "Your words are not untrue; useless Arrancar don't hold much value at all." To emphasize her point, Camila disappeared from sight.

Almost instantly to the naked eye, she'd be directly behind one of the Arrancar in question, her fist quickly protruding through their chest. Presumably with a sputtering of blood. Flinging her hand to the side, and tossing the now-deceased Arrancar to the metaphorical wolves, Camila flicked her hand a couple of times, trying to clear it of blood. "That lack of value, however, is for Las Noches to feed on. To grow stronger off of. To perpetuate the same, vicious cycle that Hollows thrive on, so that we may reach the heights of power before any other group out here."

As if to accentuate her point even more, she once again flash-stepped, though to the left of the other Arrancar that had remained standing there. Her hand was held outstretched, as another shimmering of crimson splattered across the sands. With her movement, it seemed that a chunk of trachea had been ripped from the last one's throat, alongside quite the amount of flesh. Rotating on the ball of her foot, and pulling her left leg up and around, Camila delivered quite the roundhouse kick into the now-deceased Arrancar, sending them flying back toward Las Noches.

"'Specially as a Hollow; you should know that there's no hard feelings there. I've been ordered to help cultivate, so that's what I'm to do out here." As she finished speaking, it seemed that a proposal was given to her; one she was incredibly inclined to take up. "You're looking for a skirmish?" She raised an eyebrow. "I don't believe that I can turn something like that down. Especially when you're giving me quite the opportunity to display my capabilities." Cracking her neck, Camila took the opportunity to move the mask resting atop her head, grabbing the chitinous plate through the eyeholes in order to move it to her face.

Slowly assuming a stance, Camila took the opportunity to keep her body low to the ground, hands outstretched, and face forward. Almost like a feral animal, she watched the scorpion Hollow quite closely, prepared to pounce the moment that he gave the word. "We can begin on your mark," she spoke, taking a deep breath. This was her first time going toe-to-toe with the Hollow; this was going to be fun.

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{Reiatsu: 2,900/3,000}
-100 for Shunpō x2.

[Alacrán]

Alacrán wasn't sure how to take Camila's words. The idea that Hollows or Arrancars are just being kept as essentially cattle to develop other more potentially capable Hollows wasn't something that'd occur to him, however it was also an idea that seemed wrong to be used by those within Las Noches, not to mention it took away the purpose of one growing their strength on their own. Survival of the fittest and all that.

So for now, he wouldn't comment on this. He was more concerned on her proposition, however he did find it interesting that she was at least understanding from where he stood. He wondered how she'd react to learning that he had a 'pack' now and they had plans of their own. Of course, this would put him at odds with her considering she seems serious about serving Las Noches but maybe she could be convinced as it seemed she was more dedicated to serving Las Noches than she was to Kouhai. A thought he'd have to shelf for now since he wanted to take this 'scrap', as she'd put it, seriously now.

He hadn't even heard the end of her sentence as when he saw her taking her stance, it signaled for him to begin before she could fully realize what was happening. He knew from what he'd just saw from her speed, she was much quicker than him, so he'd have to try something else. Which means that this was the perfect opportunity for him to test out his new skill.

So when she'd readied her stance, he immediately jumped up and sent himself into an úlcera. However, unlike what she is familiar with, where she'd hear the one set of screams signaling the opening of an úlcera, she'd hear two sets of screams, one coming from several feet behind her and a good ten feet above her at an angle. The úlcera mouth that had opened above her was a decoy, as Alacrán emerged from the one behind her with a Cero forming at the tip of his tail with a purple core, a sign that it was being infused with his Veneno.

He let's the Cero loose upon her, specifically to see how her defenses held up. Of course he didn't expect his Cero to be quite strong nor do much damage to her but that was the point of him using Cero Corrosivo. Even if his Cero didn't do much, Corrosivo was made to break down defenses and if she had any then he would know if she even tried to endure it at all.

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{Stats & Skills}Strength - [400] (75% multiplier) 700
Speed - [200] (-40% multiplier) 120
Spiritual Pressure - [265] (25% multiplier) 331.25
Reiatsu Strength - 150
Instinct - 150
Senses - [135] (-25% multiplier) 101.25(100)
Energy Sensory - 0
Healing Expertise - 0

Light Aura - 10
Dark Aura - 90

Anti-Stealth 1
Battle Analysis 2
Battle Focus 2
Calm Mind 1
Damage Recovery 1
Focused Eye 1
Pain Tolerance 2
Stealth 1

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{Reiatsu: 2596/3312}-75 for Úlcera x1 (600 Speed)
-50 for Úlcera Falsa x1
-600 for Cero Corrosivo

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{Úlcera Falsa}Technique Class: 6
Technique Type: Stepping
Usable By: Hollows (Not Arrancar)

Description: Due to the predictability of Úlcera, Hollows only method of fast movement which was slow when compared to most other techniques of the same type, Alacrán developed a way to make use of the Úlcera’s portal-like creation to fool a Hollow’s prey into misjudging the Hollow’s angle of approach.

How to Use: A unique type of Úlcera, that once a Hollow steps into it, begins creating false exits for 50 Reiatsu to keep their prey on edge. Each false exit created is the same as a real one, accompanied by the screams that signal it’s opening.

When initially learned, only one false exit can be opened at a time. At proficient, the Hollow can open up to three false exits at a time. Once mastered, the Hollow can open up to five false exits at a time and simultaneously exit the Úlcera.

Drawbacks: Each exit portal has a reiatsu cost. Must be learned in thread.

Made By: Alacran
Reserved?: No

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{Cero Corrosivo (Corrosive Zero)}Class: 4
Technique Type: [Hollow Technique]
Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [Hollows]
Technique Element: [Acid]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):
Alacrán has learned how to infuse his Veneno into his Ceros, causing them to become extremely more corrosive and acidic compared to your average Cero thanks to the toxicity of Veneno del Hombre Muerto. These Cero appear like a normal Cero but it instead has a purple core that can be seen through the red orb. While still bearing the same destructive power and speed of a normal Cero, due to the nature of Alacrán's Veneno, these new Ceros are extremely effective at breaking down or through Reiatsu. When this Cero collides with defensive or reiatsu based techniques of equal class or lower, it reduces the overall effectiveness of the opposing technique by 50%. If the opposing technique is of higher class, the overall effectiveness of the said technique is reduced by 25%.

How to use technique (How is it activated?):
In order to use this technique, Alacrán first aims his tail at the target and then begins forming a Cero at the tip. As the Cero is forming, he must also activate Veneno del Hombre Muerto, injecting the toxic reiatsu it into the core of the Cero for him to then fire at his target.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc):
As previously stated, in order to complete this technique, Alacrán must activate Veneno del Hombre Muerto therefor paying the activation cost of that technique. On top of that he must also pay a reiatsu cost of 200 even though this technique is class 4.

Made By: Alacrán
Reserved?: Yes

[Camila Adaronde]

As she finished her words, and Alacran sunk back into an Ulcera. She found herself smirking. To utilize such a telling technique in order to close the distance? Surely he'd have a number of tricks of his own up his sleeve. That had to have been the case, else there was just not a chance of him surviving to reach such a stage like Adjuchas.

And a trick it seemed he had.

Hearing not one but two sets of screams originating from both behind and above her, it seemed that she was in for quite the treat. Alacran had to have been coming out of one of them, but the question remained which? Both were equally advantageous positions to come from, so in truth? She had no idea on which the correct answer was going to be. Turning on a heel, and facing the situation head-on, Camila took the opportunity to glare in front of her, while pointing a finger up toward the sky.

If nothing else, she was definitely curious as to which approach he'd be taking. Charging a cero in the hand to be fired upward, Camila unleashed the blast the moment that her thoughts had been confirmed, watching Alacran come out and prepare one of his own as the portal above had been decimated. As her own reddened reiatsu exploded upward, she found herself smirking. Just what had he prepared for her to deal with? She couldn't wait to see it.

As the blast quickly approached her as normal, Camila took the explosive force head-on, holding her spare arm in front of her in order to guard her mask. As the wave of force, acid, and heat wasted over her body, she closed one eye while still doing her best to look forward, taking the rather powerful blast head-on. She couldn't help but smirk all the while, enjoying the opportunity to bathe in such a powerful attack!

As the blast cleared, she shouted out. "Quite the attack you've got there!" She smirked beneath the mask, once again taking up her feral stance. "I can't wait to see what else you've got in store!" From an outside perspective, Camila seemed almost entirely unfazed from the effects from the blast. That wasn't to say that it hadn't hurt her; that much was evident by the bleeding burn-wounds, tears in her uniform, and disheveled look that she retained. Rather, it seemed as though there was no feeling of pain debilitating her.

Blasting forward with tremendous force through Shunpō, Camila closed the distance between herself and the Hollow rather quickly. Almost immediately, she went in for a vertical swipe across the Hollow's abdomen, followed up with a midair-turn and a swift kick with the heel of her left foot, striking with all her force behind it. Surely it wouldn't be enough to put the hollow down, but hopefully it'd be enough to show that she was serious!

Mask Duration: 3/5

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{Masked Stats}
Type: Fighter, Version 2

Strength: 400 [700] [1,400]
Speed: 400 [300] [600]
Reiatsu Strength: 400 [700] [1,400]
Spiritual Pressure: 400 [300] [600]
Instinct: 300 [300] [600]
Senses: 100 [100] [200]
Energy Sensory: 0 [0]
Healing Expertise: 0 [0]

Light Aura: 0
Dark Aura: 100] 200
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Weapons - Claws: 4
Acrobatics: 3
Strength of Will: 3
Pain Tolerance: 4

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{Reiatsu Pool: 2,800/6,000}
-150 for Vizard's Cero.
-50 for Shunpō.

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{Vizard's Cero}
Technique Name: Vizard’s Cero

Class: 4-2 - 40 TTP to Learn, 80 TTP to Proficient, 180 TTP to Master.

Technique Type: Vizard Technique.

Usable By: Vizard.

Technique Element: N/A.

Technique Cost: 150, 250, 400 Reiatsu.

Description: A frequent ability among Hollows and Arrancar is Cero, a technique which releases a blast of pure spiritual energy with deadly explosive force. Bearing the power of a Hollow themselves, Vizards can learn a similar ability, though theirs is augmented further by combining both their spiritual energy with their Inner Hollow’s. The result is a deadly technique far more powerful than that of an average Cero, allowing a Vizard to strike a devastating blow against their foes.

At Learned, this is a basic Class 4 Cero, albeit with a Shinigami’s energy signature rather than a Hollow’s for those who are sensitive enough to discern the two. It is at Proficient that this technique becomes more potent: not only does the technique evolve to now be Class 3, but it also gains an automatic 50% bonus to the Reiatsu Strength of the technique if used without the Vizard Mask active. Additionally, traces of both Hollow and Shinigami energy are present in the technique. Finally, at Mastered, this technique becomes Class 2, and is given a 100% boost to the Reiatsu Strength of the technique when used without the mask, giving it the same power as when a Vizard’s Mask is worn.

How to Use: Gather energy and release from a palm. As this technique grows stronger, Hollow energy is added into the technique, making it more powerful.

Incantation: N/A.

Drawbacks: While this technique becomes more powerful with increased mastery, it also becomes more expensive, expending more energy for its increase in force. Initially, the Vizard’s Cero costs 150 Reiatsu, and the cost increases to 250 Reiatsu at Class 3. At Class 2, it increases to 400 Reiatsu per use.

[Alacrán]

There were several things that had just transpired that he hadn't expected. Alacrán had been expecting her to dodge or fire her own attack to launch against him, not even doubting that she'd guess where he'd come from. The fact that she'd produced her own Cero shouldn't have surprised him given that he could literally feel her spiritual pressure mixing with that of a Hollow as soon as she had don that bat-like Hollow mask. And yet the intensity of it's blast and heat had caught him off guard, causing him to almost miss his mark. What followed was the second thing that baffled him as he watched her just take the blast head on. Even if he knew it wasn't that strong, even he would think twice about taking any Cero's head on.

Yet as the blast died off, she seemed like she was doing just fine, despite the physical evidence suggesting otherwise. I guess going to Hell changes you in more ways than I thought. Alacrán shakes his head slightly, mandibles clicking slightly as she shouts. He wasn't sure if she meant it but he knew that she was likely going to be disappointed when she figures out that his 'bag of tricks' weren't as deep as she'd expect. He wouldn't have a chance to try and use something from it however, as she'd suddenly appear in front of him before he realized that she'd moved.

Her speed was so much that he didn't even have a chance to try and block her blade, although it would have been a futile attempt as her blade would carve through his armor like it was butter. Before he could even register the pain from his nerves that was spiraling outwards from the portion of his chitinous armor that'd been cut, he was sailing across the sands, flying a good several hundred feet before colliding with the ground. The pain that was currently racking his body at the moment was so overwhelming that he couldn't hold in the rather haunting screech of pain that echoed from the scorpion.

He was momentarily paralyzed from the pain before his tail began to flail about, striking at the ground and sending up clouds of sand around him as he tried to must the anger to overcome the pain. Yet it still persisted as he glanced at where her foot had landed, a notable crater in his armor, the nerves underneath pulsing in pain. His mandibles clicked together rapidly as he let out another animalistic screech, however this time it was one mixed with as much rage as there was pain.

He slams his forelimbs into the ground with enough strength to send up a large cloud of sand into the air before he rises into the air, searching for her. If she'd remained where she was then he'd bolt towards her. While his speed was nothing impressive, especially with the hindrance of his now busted armor, he knew how to mitigate it. And even if she would predict it and the technique he'd used earlier, she didn't know the amount of false exits he could make. Not to mention his mastery of Úlcera, allowing him to be a little more unorthodox in his approach. However, he'd have to distract her first, or else she would likely deduce what he was planning.

So as he flew towards her, a red orb of reiatsu formed between his mandibles, much smaller than the Cero he'd just displayed. Bala. With it's quicker charging and speed as well as what she displayed of her defense, or at least the lack of it, this would hopefully keep her busy until he reached her. It and the four that he fired at her before he disappeared into his úlcera. A few seconds passed by as he traveled in the Valley of Screams to his exit point, three exits appearing spaced out around her, all of them a good several feet away from her. However the true exit wasn't any of those but beneath her feet.

The sand would erupt as he'd come bursting from just behind her, aiming to trap her behind his mandibles and not giving her room to move her arms as he'd continue flying up into the air. He knew he was likely not fast enough, even with úlcera, to catch her head on, so he tried a more indirect approach. Of course he didn't want to hold on to her for long as she'd demonstrated that a close range fight with her would be disastrous for him. So he only traveled for a few feet before he rolled forward in the air and threw her into the ground with as much strength he could muster.

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{Blindado Drawback Stats}Strength - [700] (-50%) 350
Speed - [120] (-25%) 90
Spiritual Pressure - 331.25
Reiatsu Strength - 150
Instinct - 150
Senses - 101
Energy Sensory - 0
Healing Expertise - 0

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{Reiatsu: 2,121/3,312}-250 for Bala x5
-75 for Úlcera x1 (450 Speed)
-150 for Úlcera Falsa x3

[Camila Adaronde]

Watching as her strikes had connected, Camila took the opportunity to land back onto the sand, stretching out a leg and holding one hand to the ground in order to catch her fall. Sure, it was unnecessary, but if nothing else she wasn't going to take this opportunity to be as extra as she wanted to! Moving her mask to instead rest toward the top of her head, Camila smiled onward at the cloud of dust and sand that had been quickly rising up from a couple hundred feet away.

Taking note as it quickly spiked, as though a storm had been kicked up, her eyes darted around for a moment, looking to see if she could perceive through whatever had been prepared for her; it hadn't been the easiest, that was for certain, even if the opportunity to do so did present itself rather readily. At least, in such a way that she had expected once more; the screams of Ulcera. Though, this time it was quite different. Instead of just two, there were quite a number more of these little screams, leaving her not quite able to pinpoint just where she had to strike from. A smirk rising to her face, Camila prepared for the worst, and took up a defensive stance.

Bala after Bala after Bala began to pelt the girl, leaving her bruised quite notably with each strike, but otherwise still ready to keep going. She'd flexed her body during the time, applying stress over her entire person in order to protect herself from the incoming strikes as best she could. Seemed to be enough thankfully, but hadn't fully mitigated the damage from the attacks. She wasn't going to give up that easily, though! Swinging her hand behind her, and firing another wide-arced Cero this time without word, she did what she could to rake the blast across the entirety of the portals that had placed themselves behind her. Her mastery of the technique should've been enough to spread out the blast a bit.

Though, one thing she hadn't accounted for, was the opening of another Ulcera underneath her feet! Quickly taken off balance as she was hoisted into the air, Camila quickly found herself being thrown to the ground shortly thereafter. A loud display of excitement boomed from the girl in the form of laughter. "You're quite the tricky son of a bitch, Alacrán! Let's see more of that!"

She'd wholeheartedly meant that. Even if she had been able to considerably outperform in terms of raw physical and spiritual capability, it seemed that this hollow had possessed a level of cunning that even her strongest of foes had lacked. There was no direct assault, no 'charge forward and attack'. No, Alacrán had deceit, trickery, and guile on his side. It was quite the trait, and one that she respected. After all, it'd be needed against some of the Espada, if he'd desired to fight them down the line.

Landing on the sand once more, Camila tucked and rolled, before exploding upward with her full leg strength toward Alacrán, aided via Shunpō. Her goal was to take up a spot just underneath the Hollow, before delivering her strikes. "Hope you're ready for this!" She spoke, before unleashing her first strike; a roundhouse kick in midair, aimed for the Hollow's Abdomen. Assuming her attack was successful? She had a whole series of attacks lined up for them.

Mask Duration: 4/5

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{Reiatsu Pool: 2,600/6,000}
-150 for Vizard's Cero.
-50 for Shunpō.

[Alacrán]

Alacrán wasn't sure whether to be intimidated or flattered by Camila's words but it seems he wouldn't really get a chance to decide as she suddenly appears in front of him once again. The speeds that she could achieve were quite frightening and her strength alone was monstrous at that. He had to wonder if it was due to the mask or just her own abilities but regardless, this level of skill was nothing to laugh at nor to be taken lightly. Of course he'd already figured this out the second she'd hit him the first time and displayed her strength.

Similar to what she was doing once again, using her feet this time to kick him several times while he was still in the air. The impact sent him sailing a few more feet back up, his wings useless in trying to hold him in place or counter the overwhelming momentum. And even if he could have done so, the pain was so terrible that he wasn't able to break his focus off of it until Camila had let up on her attack, where Alacrán would then fall to the ground, sending up yet more sand into the air.

A mixture of groaning and mandible clicking was the only indication that he was still conscious, even if he was only hanging on by a thread. He coughs up a bit of blood, bringing some color to the monotonous white of the surrounding area. He brings his attention to wherever Camila was, eyes now tired it seemed. Seems like he was regretting even suggesting this little display of his ass kicking and was quite ready for it to be over with. Still,he had one last thing to try before he threw in the towel.

So as he used his wings to drag himself into the air, he concentrated his reiatsu, forming five red orbs at the end of each of limbs. As they all formed however, he presses them all together, merging them each together into what looks like some type of super Cero. He then glances up at Camila and chuckles, “Well…may not quite be the same but you did ask to see some more of my tricks.” He then let’s the Cero loose, it’s thunderous roar a signal that it’s power may not quite be the same as the previous shots that Alacrán had used as well as the fact that the sand was disintegrating as it traveled through the sand.

However doing this didn’t leave Alacrán unaffected as releasing this technique was quite costly and drained him of nearly all his energy, indicated by his sudden drop back to the ground and heavy breathing. It was obvious now, whether that last attack worked or not, he likely had nothing much left to give in this little impromptu bout. If Camila didn't call it at this then Alacrán would have to, regardless of how it'd injure his pride. He'd rather have a damaged pride than a damaged body or worse.

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{Reiatsu: 721/3,312}-1,400 for Cero Consolidar x5 (RS - 750 | Speed - 500)

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{Cero Consolidar}Class: 4
Technique Type: Hollow Technique
Technique Element: None

Technique Description and Effects: This technique is an expansion of the Cero Durmiente technique, and requires mastery of the former. Using the same concept as the Cero Durmiente, the user places Cero at various points throughout the battlefield. These Cero have a different Reiatsu frequency, however, and as a result have special properties. If one Cero Consolidar contacts another, they merge and combine their strength; as each Cero Consolidar is equal to the strength of a standard Cero, they can quickly increase in strength by merging. The most effective use of this is to combine several groups to form multiple larger Cero that can attack from several directions; as they multiply in power, and their base power is equivalent to the user’s Reiatsu Strength, they can overcome just about any defense with enough merged together. Speed increases for each combination as well, each base Cero Consolidar possessing a Speed Stat of 100 and adding up as more combine. Unlike the prerequisite technique, this cannot be used with Bala. Costs 280 per Cero Consolidar.

How to use technique: Similar to the Cero Durmiente technique, the user condenses their Reiatsu into orbs by clenching their fist and placing a Cero Consolidar into the air. These can be guided freely, but can only be shot in one direction, so are often either aimed to consolidate and grow stronger or else to be fired at the opponent.

Drawback: Each individual orb can be destroyed with a technique of superior class, provided that the attacker has superior Reiatsu Strength. Merged orbs combine their Reiatsu Strength, making them more difficult to destroy as they merge, but still possible by a superior technique with greater Reiatsu Strength. Only ten Cero Consolidar can be placed upon learning this technique; upon mastery, fifteen can be placed. Requires Cero Durmiente to be learned and mastered to learn this technique. No more than five Cero Consolidar can be placed in a single post.

[Camila Adaronde]

As Alacrán came crashing to the ground, another display of sand and debris exploding outward in the area, Camila found herself landing on the ground as well. Continuing to bounce about on her feet, she had done what she could in order to get used to the movements she had been keeping up with. There was one key fact that she couldn't deny; this mask had been intoxicating!

"C'mon, get up!" She shouted, "don't you dare let me put you down like that! You wanna rival Las Noches!? You wanna stand up to Kouhai!? THEN GET BACK UP AND FIGHT!!" Her tone indicated little ill will toward the Hollow. If nothing else, she was looking to try and provoke some sort of reaction from him; a drive to keep him going, and a reason to get back up. Surely he wasn't going to fall here.

Hearing the groans, Camila smiled. It seemed he was still in there after all! She'd try one last last trick in order to coax what she could from the Hollow. Holding two of her hands out on front of her, and taking a semi-crouching stance, Camila began to focus reiatsu in toward those palms, and in front of her mouth. Even those without sensory capabilities could tell that something big was coming.

As the Hollow rose, and prepared to charge a Cero of his own, Camila shot a shout back to him. "LET IT LOOSE! STRIKE ME DOWN, ALACRÁN!" As she finished, Cami fired off the laser at the same time as Alacrán's own. And, under most circumstances? She likely would've won that beam clash. But, the girl hadn't paced herself very well at all. That same intoxication of power was soon to be her downfall.

As her Cero smashed against Alacrán's own, Camila heard a distinct "crack" sound, followed by a sudden feeling of weakness. Gritting her teeth, she did what she could to hold on to the last little bits of power afforded to her by her mask, but it wasn't enough. It wasn't going to be enough to keep this going how she wanted it to! In less than a second, the mask had practically exploded atop her head.

And with it, she'd been overpowered.

As the Cero Consolidar quickly overwhelmed her own, and eclipsed the girl's spiritual prowess, she immediately ditched the offense, and went on the defensive. Throwing up her arms, Camila braced as she was subject to the force of the incoming laser. As the blast had washed over her, leaving her burned, damaged, and once again hurt quite a bit. While she'd be able to truck through the pain with no problem, she realized rather quickly that pushing herself further would've been looking to get herself killed. At least, without releasing.

Eventually, as the dust settled and the two came to a standstill, Camila stood facing the Hollow. Taking the time to walk over, her eyes back to normal and her energy receding, she smiled. "That was quite the attack," she spoke, crossing her arms, "where'd you learn something like that?"

Mask Duration: 5/5

[Alacrán]

Alacrán was surprised to see the crumble away and for her to suddenly be overwhelmed by the attack. This was rather informative, even if he felt a little bad about having used the technique now. However this knowledge was good to have. It seemed that her mask could be broken and with it, her monstrous power could be dispelled as well. A very interesting bit of knowledge indeed, however he was sure that she was still fairly stronger than him, even without it since there was the fact that he knew she hadn't used her Zanpakutō's release forms at all.

While he was intrigued and very much wanting to learn how he'd fair against her Zanpakutō's shikai and possibly bankai, that would have to be discovered at another time as it seemed Camila was willing to call it here, something he was very much grateful for considering he was feeling like absolute shit. He tries to straighten himself up as she walks over and inquires about the origin of his skill.

The winged scorpion simply shrugs as he answers, "Jus' somet'ing aye picked up durin' muh time in Hueco Mundo. Seen a few ot'er Hollows use it an' figured out how ta replicate it." He glances around at the area, the sand scorched from the couple of Ceros, "Still, muh Ceros could be stronga dan t'ey are." He returns his attention back to Camila, "Dat mask is no joke though. Seems Kouhai has anot'er powerful tool in his pocket." 

He moves past Camila as he finishes speaking, facing away from Las Noches as he sighs as he speaks up again, "Aye appreciate ya entertainin' muh. Aye hope we see each ot'er again un'er good circumstances, howe'er aye can't promise that yer Arrancar will be safe if aye come across them." He glances back at her with a determined look in his eyes, waiting for her response and to gauge her own determination.

[Camila Adaronde]

Crossing her arms, Camila smiled. "If nothing else, it's certainly impressive. Hadn't expected that to go as it did, y'know?" In truth, she was going to have quite the conversation with Albin later. That was not supposed to have happened. Nonetheless, there was no need pondering on it for the time. It'd be sorted out later.

Though, the thought of Alacrán still having quite a bit of potential made Camila chuckle. It wasn't wrong in the slightest; he'd only been what, an Adjuchas at the moment? Assuming he managed to claw his way to Vasto Lorde, he'd be a hellish force to be reckoned with. One that would very quickly require the girl be at the top of her game, if ever he decided to attack.

"Glad you think so," she spoke, "took me an eternity to subjugate that inner hollow of mine. Even now, bastard still thinks he can run the show." She laughed. "For a time, I was a bit concerned I wouldn't be able to. Glad I've something to show for it now though, aye?" She flashed Alacrán a toothy grin. If nothing else, she was glad to have the tool in her arsenal.

Sighing to herself, Camila shook her head toward the hollow. "Can't say I expected any less, unfortunately. Know that if you do continue down that route, hunting my people like that as you please, we're likely to cross paths again, aye?" Contrary to the almost friendly smile she gave the Hollow not a moment before, her face contorted from her words; it was as though she was looking forward to such an event, seeking such violence that would follow.

[Alacrán]

Alacrán chuckles as he picks up on the rather viciousness from her, "Maybe ya belong 'ere aft'all. An' aye didn' say aye'd hunt them. Jus' dat they'd be unwell ta cross mah path." He gives her a nod before he finally turns away and takes off into the neverending night of Hueco Mundo's skies. He'd learn some interesting things now. A shinigami able to don a Hollow's mask and use it's powers.  He'd never thought it possible but then again it makes sense if Arrancars exist. He wonders how loyal Camila is to Kouhai however. It seemed she took her position within Las Noches, whatever it may be, quite seriously which meant that Alacrán would have to tread more carefully in the future knowing just a bit of the power that laid beneath.

But this also formed another thought. How did she compare to the Espada? And how would he fare against them? It was something that'd have to be known sooner or later but it was also something he hadn't given much weight to till now. Whatever Camila's position was within Las Noches walls, it was undeniable in stating how much stronger she was than him with just her mask alone. So how much stronger are the Espada? Seems he has some investigating to do. Perhaps Teresa or Sonido would have answers. If they didn't, well then at least he was bringing back some crucial information.

He glances back one last time down to where he'd just been, his sight focusing in on the girl he'd just be trading blows with. He truly did wonder what Camila had gone through to change her so much. As well as how she escaped Hell. Hopefully he'd be able to ask her in the future, while they were still on good terms. If they were still on good terms.