I Spy - Takashi / Zegram - NDE Training

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The wind blew in the midst of Hueco Mundo. The white desert was particularly calm today, far out from the castle of Las Noches. Here stood a man wearing white robes over shinigami attire; a zanpakuto strapped to his waist. His hair was as white as snow, tied back in traditional Japanese style. The shinigami stood, his long sleeves covering his hands which hung by his sides. "Retrieve him". He spoke clearly towards a black figure which bore a hollow mask. It bowed before it turned and disappeared. Takashi stood awaiting as the wind blew. It had been a few months since he had last seen Zegram.

Previously, he had been kicked out of the Escudo base. Zegram was one of the hollow that instilled in him that Arrancar could be good. Despite the fact that he attacked him, he had feelings and cared for his actions. The man was thoughtful and it gave Takashi hope in hollow. He wondered what he could do to bring about this intellectual side of hollow. For now though, he needed Zegram for something else. He was sure he had heard by now that Takashi was the Left hand of Kouhai. Being in such a high position placed a target on his head. He still wondered through, what one of these target-ers if you will, were up to. The shinigami had many plans, it would involve him trying to get in leagues with the Escudo too. Takashi's goal was to create Arrancar anyway. His dream was to unite the two worlds and have harmony among everyone. For this to happen, he had to take extreme measures. He now would await the man.

The hollow would go to where Zegram was. Presenting himself with a bow he would speak. "I have been sent by The Left Hand of Kouhai. He requests your presence, I shall take you to him. Please come with me master Zegram". He would get up from his bow, his deep voice echoing throughout the forest. With that, he would make his way forward; also offering Zegram a seat on his back if he wished. The hollow was quick, rushing forward on all fours. Soon, he would arrive to where Takashi was; lowering himself to allow Zegram to get off. If nothing else, it would be to show respect to the man. "So you've come...Zegram". Takashi spoke. "I have not seen you in quite some time. You are looking well." He said in a matter of fact sort of way. "Do you know why I have called you here?". He questioned. "I am sure you have heard of my status by now". He said once more. His blue diamond like eyes looked at Zegram intently. Takashi was definitely..different from before.

[Zegram]

Zegram was making is usual rounds in the Menos Forest around the Escudo base. He was at least five miles away from the base, so odds are no one from Escudo would know what he was up to. Plus it was usual for him to just go out on his own without telling anyone so he doubted that anyone would be concerned enough about him to go searching for him. Zegram was taking a break resting on a large branch of a tree when a hollow approached him. Zegram didn't recognize him, so he put up his guard, then relaxed when the hollow bowed claiming he was sent by Takashi.

It has been quite some time since he had last seen the odd shinigami boy. He had of course heard about his recent deeds and raise to considerable rank in Las Noches. That did concern him a little bit though. Takashi knew that he was working for Escudo, so would that make them enemies? He was cautious at first then remembered what Takashi said during his brief stay in the Escudo base. He wanted to see the intelligence and good in arrancars. They were still considered friends last time he checked, so maybe he could use that friendship to his advantage.

The hollow offered Zegram a ride on its back, which he did not refuse. It was nice to be treated like this. He smiled as they ran swiftly through the forest and to the dessert. Zegram had to keep a hand on his fedora in order to keep it from flying away. He looked forward with a smile in his face and his golden, snake like eyes focused forward as they broke through the trees and into the dunes of the dessert. It took only a moment before the lone figure of Takashi Kuchiki stood before them. 

Takashi greeted him once he stepped off the hollow and noted the time they have not seen each other and noted his health. Zegram nodded bowing slighlty in respect to the left hand of Kouhai. "Indeed I have been well since our last encounter lucky for me I did not suffer much punishment from that little incident when you visited the base." He chuckled as he straightened. Takashi asked him if he knew why he was called here. "I must admit that you have me at a disadvantage here Takashi, though few things pass my ears, your "exploits" have been one of great buzz around the base." He had always been too informal round people of authority. Sometimes it got in in trouble other not, he thought that their freindship would make this one of those exceptions. 

[Takashi Kuchiki]

The shinigami's bored expression fell upon Zegram. There was a slight twitch in Takashi's lip as he heard about the man's comment; it was quite amusing. He turned as he spoke, facing him with his left side. He blinked once before speaking; his expression as bored and near expressionless as ever. "I had to do what I must. I am a man who felt the strong desire to see if hollow are truly inherently evil. Rather, I wish to see if they can be raised to this consciousness; no longer feeding upon humans. I wish to have them grow into a fruitful society. The ones who took the light from my parents was a shinigami. This war...I feel will be ended through mutual understanding; something I wish to extend". He let out a sigh from his nostrils. His half opened eyes gazed towards the man, seeing if he was following what he was saying.

"Do you recall what I had spoken to you of those many months ago?". He said as he looked out towards the desert which held nothing but what. He allowed a moment of pause for Zegram to speak. "You were the first Arrancar I had happened upon. Your intelligence coupled with your desires had resonated with me for quite some time. I hadn't the faintest idea that Hollow could evolve to such lengths; even possessing conscious and fear of right and wrong." He said to Zegram as he stood.

He kept looking out in the distance as the wind blew, ruffling his robe a bit. "I have learned from Sonken Taicho and Azumi Taicho. They have bestowed upon me great knowledge of the Hogyoku, Hollow, Garganta, and of the likes. I have come here in order to gain more knowledge of these matters Zegram. I am not an ally to only a certain faction among the Arrancar. Rather, I wish to see if they can indeed develop consciousness and selflessness". He turned finally as he stopped speaking. He would face Zegram now.

"I had asked you to join me so long ago. I am now once again asking this of you. I wish to change this area to see if Arrancar can thrive on benevolent intentions. It seems many are filled with malice until they ascend to a greater state of consciousness.". His blue diamond like eyes fell to the man. "What do you feel my friend? I require assistance to be able to see what I am not able to see. My eyes can only go so far. Do you perhaps agree with what I say?". Takashi was as serious as ever as he looked to his old friend.

[Zegram]

Zegram walked with Takashi as he talked. Indeed he did recall the time when Takashi expressed his desire to see if Hollows did indeed could obtain a higher sense of morality and self awareness. Zegram did not really know what to think of the man back then other than he may be a bit naive. He could see that since then his ambition to see hollows and Arrancars to grow into a more civilize society something like the Soul Society. 

Zegram thought that it was a noble idea, but doubted that hollows would stop consuming the souls of humans, shinigami, and other hollows alike to get stronger, at least not without a very convincing substitute. The Arrancars like himself he had no doubt could be persuaded to fallow such a cause since they no longer require souls to get stronger. But, there was something about the Shinigami before him that made Zegram think a thing like that could be possible.

Takashi asked again if he would join him in his cause. To assist him in seeing what Takashi himself could not. Zegram took a few moments to think about it. He claimed that he had no real affiliation to the Espada or to Escudo for that matter. As far as Zegram he was an independent party one that he has no problem aiding. If another Escudo hollow sees them, he might get the wrong idea, but then again it would only take a moment to silence such threats to him.

"I feel that this will be a task that will require lots of planning and man power for you to pull off. It is true that you may not be able to see for yourself what the Escudo is up to, but you can consider me your eyes and ears within the Menos Forest. Me and my network are at your service." He took his fedora off and put it over his chest in a slight bow. He had his wide grin on his face as he did so straightening to look at Takashi in the eyes. "If there is anything that you require, please don't hesitate to ask."

[Takashi Kuchiki]

i'm indestructible! ♕ take a last look around while you're alive. ▼ Takashi looked towards his old friend. He still had that same spark about him it seemed. The ex-shinigami stood as he looked towards his old friend. His eyes were as bored as per usual. He blinked slowly as he looked towards Zegram. He seemed adamant as he spoke. His eyes narrowed a bit as he looked towards the Arrancar. Takashi still had to get much stronger, there was a while for him to go before he could get even with that man. He knew it too, however, for now, he would start the basics of his training. It was another reason why he was here. Takashi was training to fight Hollow, Menos and such as well. He had hoped to be able to fight off many opponents. His idea was to live and thrive in this hostile terrain known as Menos Forest or Hueco Mundo in general. He too would evolve as the Hollow have. His goal was to fight and win battles. Though he wouldn't consume his opponent in the traditional sense. Rather, Takashi was one who was fond of killing opponents and making him stronger by that. He needed to train more and train harder if he wished to actually succeed in his plans. In any case, he felt he should go ahead and answer. It was only a moment of pause as the wind of Hueco Mundo blew upon Takashi's garb that he was wearing. "I thank you for that. It is the reason I have asked you to travel all this way. I had hoped you would accept my offer to join me. The offer is intelligence and reconnaissance that I would gain from having you present.". He spoke, as he saw Zegram becoming far more interested in this plan. He would have smiled if he could but nonetheless he looked pleased enough; well, a look of joy for Takashi was still rather plain and very subtle. "I see". He commented as he turned to the side, now parallel to Zegram. "Upon first meeting you, we had done battle. However, you have become stronger since then. However, you have not changed in your ambitions and kind nature; I am grateful for this. I wish for you to expand your network for now. Gather more people whom you trust into this network. I wish for you to be in charge of operations and perhaps assassinations for myself. There are small things I myself cannot take care, given my rank. If you accept, you will be my eyes and ears in this plane and the one who takes lives". He looked towards him a moment. "How you go about this will be up to you. However, do you accept this? In return, if you ask things of me and If I am able to do them, I will. Be it information or material that you need; we will be able to work things out I would imagine". It was then that he looked up towards the sky for a moment. He would then turn back towards the man. "Let us take a walk. I wish to revisit the menos forest we had passed beforehand. It would be nostalgic." He spoke as he continued to walk in the particular direction; he hoped the man would follow along side him. They walked for a bit as he spoke out to the man a few minutes after they had been silent. "Zegram, what is it you hope to accomplish if I may ask? It has been some time since I have seen you. I do not know what your goals currently are. You seem adamant to gather information. How will you utilize this? Do you honestly believe you can recruit others to aid in this goal?". He asked him truthfully as he kept his eyes forward while walking. ♕ profile | notes: put ooc shit here. STATS & ABILITIES: strength - 400 points (1000) speed - 400 points (1000) spiritual pressure - 100 points (200) reiatsu strength - 33 points (67) light aura - 65 points dark aura - 35 points instinct - 100 points senses - 100 points energy sensory - 50 points healing expertise - 0 points total SP: 1400 current skills: (15/15 SKP spent) - martial arts: [hakuda] (3) -strength of will: (3) -battle analysis: (3) -weapon [sword]: (4) - battle focus: (2)