Noriko "Asuka" [Tercera's Fraccion]

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

"How long has it been? How long since I've been able to breath in the fresh air?"

Password 1: [Moron Points]

Password 2: [Long Live the King]

Type: [ Freak ]

Affiliation: [ Las Noches ]

Rank: [ Tercera Fracion ] or [6th, Sexta Espada] (If it is now vacant)

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Ah yes, I'm starting to remember now.....

"Shinzui was my name. Not anymore..."

Name: Noriko

Nickname: Asuka

Age of Death/Rebirth: [ 19 / 21 ]

Real Age/Age of Appearance: [ 118 / 26 ]

Birthday (Month/Day): [ 7 / 12 ]

Blood Type: [ AB + ]

RP Sample (Optional): [ Twin posts ]

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-Appearance-

Height/Weight: [ 5' 6" / 115 lbs. ]

Physical Description:



"Pure as darkness. Hair black as the night sky. Eyes that have swirled as they alone have seen the void. Pale white as though stricken with death. Can you compare to the form that re-emerged from the void?"

Yes. Pure darkness as the void in which she was forced to dwell in for the past several years. Once a young Adjuchas who became Arrancar. However, it wasn't meant to be, to be completely whole. Before, she was removed from the peaceful life she once lived as a human. That time she couldn't bring herself to accept the circumstances. That her tranquility was driven into despair and her life staggering near the edge. Her delicate hands clawed desperately once what life once was; only to be denied by the cruel factors of reality, thus plunging the young Japanese woman into utter despair. Into the land of screams she fell. Into that void until she was allowed to take in the fresh air of life. It wasn't meant to be a calm awakening.

That void called her once more when becoming an Arrancar. Forcibly divided into two, but no longer. Hip long long as black as the night sky. Yes. Perfection in the absolute darkness of the void. Made of silk? Or torn directly from the void she was enveloped by. Either way it is dark as the eyes could perceive it to be. Clump together but splits an inch toward the end. Those heavy lengths of hair swaying as though they were reaching out to join once more to the very shadows themselves. Their shade of black wishing to devour the essence of color around them. Just as the pair of refined eyes that were fill of that void.

Tainted by droplets of black ink. Horrid stains of black that stain over the mesmerizing pools of Azure, converting the two into a faint trace of midnight. Ever so slightly just nearing the bottom of the Irises. Although potentially covered by her several black bangs they radiate a harsh hue of azure light. It calls to you. Pulls you near. YES, IT BECKONS. Like the false light that offers hope, but at the same time revealing traces of the young woman that wishes to wake from the nightmare that humanity has brought upon her. Such a tragedy. No it is not. That light of hope is false. Her long lashes will help to rid that naivety from her sights. More like that petite nose to help direct her to the path she wishes to tread.

Lips so delicate and frail looking, all to tempting lure the unsuspecting. They are void of color despite their texture of willing comfort, even with her warm smile. That too is false. A smile to provide warmth or merely meant to ensnare her prey before crushing them. And as the prey is brought closer to her lips they will part. Then, the bestial fangs protrude forth from the rear of her natural formation to pierce into the delicious helplessness of their flesh and spirit. Yes, spread it more. Have the love and despair that had been kept back for so long thrust upon them.

Beyond her adolescence and just about being a full woman the form that was once referred to as Shinzui was gone. A few more years added on to her stagnate period and became a mature young adult. No longer does she need to frail about being in the form of mere children. The true figure in which she was always meant to have when transfiguring herself into an Arrancar. The form that she should have had when undergoing her transformation into one of the Chosen People. A slender neck that keeps her head about her and leads onward to the fully developed figure. That pale moon skin that glosses like that of divinity. Well measured to match one of the Chosen. If anything that remained from Iraishin, it was the size of her breasts. Em large -C- cups.

Naturally, the two were separate halves that made up the woman entirely. So, indeed there were pieces that reflected on the whole being. That playful smile she dons were that of Shiryou's. Innocent and childish but never docile thanks to Iraishin's cold gaze. Ever so calculating and cautious, she keeps her thoughts hidden behind the false sense of security that looms openly for all to see. "Come and play with me. You will hear her say beckoning. Those trails of slender arms and tempting voice call for you. Soothing yet filled with poison that will melt away those that accept her offer. Her delicate fingers taking a firm grasp before having a chance to slip away, then dig in to help her devour you with ease.

A model in of herself in retrospect. A thin waist line, but with developed birthing hips. She isn't one for fights but do bet she is well versed in combat thanks to the years spent hunting, and from the twins own experiences. She figure keeps those in awe from top to bottom. Glamours if one had to describe her. Magnificent when looking at her legs. Like a clear sheen even the pale white appears like it was polished with light itself. Not a nail out of place or overcoming the other in terms of length. Filed down and maintained to retain her elegant appearance, yet aside from that she refuses to wear anything that conceals her feet.

Now for clothing wise she has well rid herself of those bondage and straps that the two wore. Besides keeping that Ceramic Japanese Kitsune mask, Noriko has gone about throwing away the traditional Arrancar garments and replaced them for her own. By no means she will wear what a human ruler of Hueco Mundo decided for her. Instead, the Arrancar decided to take on some Shinto garments and -stylized- them to suit her own tastes. While only a black-violet lace tub wrap and underwear that keep her goods in check it is only a two piece attire. Pure black. The Shihakushō, much like the Shinigamis, is worn neatly over her top. Sleeveless as her tastes required her robes to be but not entirely.

The Shihakushō is worn neatly but not proper. Time spent being enslaved to the void has made Noriko a bit of a free spirit, now having been freed. Therefore, the Shihakushō is worn slung around her chest, so it keeps her shoulders exposed as well as her breasts, only the top surface. And no, does not revealing any other material besides the top surface of her breasts. That top garment is quite short but not tight either, so snugs to her proportions. Since it is small it only stops at her hips before being tied to her waistline by a black Obi. Not plain but decorated by a amber color that frame its borders, stitched together with a amber belt. More like rope but made of cloth.

Before that the black Hakama that is tucked inside before being wrapped. *Chim......Chim* Bells. The sound of a pair of bells that chime with each movement the Kyuubi makes. Small in size and able to fit in the palm of her hands easily. Their chrome material makes for an easy chime and allows it to echo softly. Even better when hearing it creep up from behind. Now that Hakama that keeps her legs warm. A bit heavier than the traditional Kimono, but not as heavy to wear her down either. No designs on it to dirty its solid black nature.

The final component to the uniform is the small black Kosode that wraps around the length of her arms. Both have been sized and only cover a small surface area than what originally intended. From the biceps to the base of the wrists the Kosode provide some level of warmth to the arms. Like the rest of her attire they are a solid jet black with amber frames. When at the base of the wrists both Kosodes actually form cuffs that are folded outward. Now these two are neatly pressed and well maintained. And once again, no foot wear. And if any sign of her rank was to be found then it would be located label across the surface of her right shoulder blade.

Now it is time for her own fragment. Yes. Her glorious Hollow fragment that shows all her her piece of glory. That single piece that reflects her belonging to the Chosen. Like thorns they sprout forth from the strands of black hair to caress her pale cheeks. Like slits to divide the cheeks into two halves. Bones. How pleasing to the Kyuubi. And if that wasn't enough to show off her piece then it will be the pair of solid fox ears that poke out from the top of her head. But that wasn't all to the woman. Her spirit, her very being was deceitful. She is the Kyuubi. Beneath the fabrics of clothing are the nine white tails. Each one a different muscle that she can use willingly. Nine of them. Each one capable of reaching a distance of eight feet in any direction. Each one capable of the same strength of any of her limbs. White, furry, and oh so soft. But when enraged, they bristle with fury.

"Come to me now, and I shall show you what it means to love."

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"Ah, yes. It is all coming back to me..heeheehehehe, and so much more."

Dislikes:


1. Disturbances -

Rather seen as interference. Those little subtle intrusions that beg for attention while occupied with another matter. They wail and cry out for attention until they are dealt with, which takes time away from her personal time, or duties, in order to remove such disturbances. Done with much needed haste it is these moments that irritate Noriko to no ends. And so, she deals with them with haste.


2. Harm to the Chosen -

Arrancars are beings that have transcend the limits of their own morality and are allowed to evolve. Unlike Shinigami they fight along partners, Zanpakutou. For Arrancars, it is their own strength that tbey rise and fight. There are no spirits within their blades. They have only themselves to carry on into the future. So, who else has the right to confront let alone get in their way.


3. Inferior Beings -

Not in the sense as in weak, but in the sense of lesser creatures that lounge around. Arrancars are being which that strive for their own individual greatness, or else they revert to their more primitive natures. However, it is sad to say that even Arrancars can fall into the subject. Those that remain stagnate at their current stage and refuse to grow have no place in this world. Common fodder.


4. Disrespect -

She is one of the chosen. She is one of the perfect beings. And soon she shall be Empress. It is only a matter of time that this will happen. So why should she be looked down upon by others.


5. Humanity -

She remembers it all. Humans who are full of flaws and contradictions. Her parents were good people. They did everything as they were meant to do. The good people proper and the wicked suffer. That is how it should be. So why was it that her family had to lose everything. Friends? No such thing. They turned on their family as much as the criminals sought out to ruin and destroy them. She hates them. She despises them.


6. The Vandenreich -

They hunt the chosen people and wish to eradicate them. Blind and soul as much as the Hollows are. They too full of contradictions. They try to be human, but only to fail in the end. She can see through their lies. All hung up on a single human being they believe to be God, their saviour. Swine the lot of them, and the one called John Ryan was a key example. Only time will tell if Vannan is the same.


7. Fools -

Those that dare oppose her and her ideas are quite arrogant. Regardless of how much they will struggle it will only be revealed toward the end that she was right. Arrogant and childish. Tbey are nothing more than insects that attempt to distrupt what was meant to be.


8. Waiting -

Time spent in the void waiting was all she was able to do. Dreaming, thinking, planning, they were all things she continued to do in order to maintain her sanity. Something always had to be done to prevent her consciousness from fading into the black. Waiting was all she was able to do, and now that she is free there won't be no need to wait any longer. Even if it was against orders.


9. Mindless Beasts -

Animals no less and quite troubling to reason with. Much effort is needed to deal with such rift-raft that isn't really required. Animals should obey their betters and anything less is a being not worth having. No intelligence and no means of diswaying them from their carnal instincts. Quite troubling indeed.


10. Bright and Sunny days -

An utter annoyance. Like someone flashing a light directly into your eyes over and over again. It gets hot and later on it begins to give you a headache. She would usually have to squint to even make out anything in the intense light. She'd prefer it in the shadows or darkened areas to avoid it. If the need arises to go out their, then do make sure that it is cloudy first, or less lit.


11. The Twins -

These two. Ignorant welps that constantly endangered her life and very existence. Every where they went was a high risk factor of itself. Each day that went by she constantly had to keep an eye out on the other side. Each day she had to hold her breath when ever someone got close to them. Too much was at stake, and without them there wold have no other means to come back.


12. Bossy Individuals -

How dare they give her orders. She is not some lap dog that can be ordered to take in missions on behalf of their -King-. She is an intelligent being and refuses to take orders from lesser individuals.


13. Trivial Instances -

The small details do not matter. The ends justify the means. So, there isn't the need nor time to waste on such things. She couldn't care less.


Likes:


1. Eating -

Something she was not able rid herself from what Shiryou left behind. And why would she wish to stop it? Noriko loves to eat. Not that she keeps some form of etiquette, she is refined when eating. Proper manners are also what separates the humans from the beasts. And it doesn't really matter what she eats honestly as long as it tastes good and a bit gamey.


2. Her children -

Those that follow her, those who are willing to follow her because they desire to are her children. This goes beyond the typical blood line relationships as those they seek out her love are those she can refer to as her offsprings. And those she will fight and die for as well. Perhaps it is even influenced due to a certain Sexta Espada she once knew that took her in.


3. Her Kingdom -

A realm in which she will come to rule. All will see her grand vision and bask in its glory. A world without pain or misery. The world in which no one will be denied and will be able to feel the comfort of her -love-.


4. Sweets -

Shiryou had made her into somewhat of an addict to. Not that she complains about it or anything. She actually has taken a liking to it. Typically on ovations when the circumstances are correct, such as, welcoming parties and social gatherings.


5. Cloudy Days -

No more annoying brightness to fall upon her eyes. The strain of having to squint is gone and brings great relief to the Arrancar. Who could not like a cloudy day for it may bring rain.


6. Lady Asuka -

The first Arrancar she met, or rather thr twins met. Even trapped within the void she could see the Espada through their eyes. Beautiful, well mannered, kind, and a bit clumsy as well. But no matter, she was the one that accepted her, accepted them. Her love and presence became a light to reach for. The dedication she had for those beneath her was what inspired Shinzui, Noriko, to take the path to love other beings. If only she could have touched her once with her own hands, and most importantly... thanking her. It is why she decided to take on her name as a part of her own. Asuka.


7. The Twins -

Despite their numerous blunders and incidents that they caused, she will to have to thank them. It was due to the twins that Noriko was able to see the world and experience a variety of things. Though some of them were not enjoyable but pleasant nonetheless. Their own unique perspective on life and scenarios did make Noriko think, and made her curious as to how to approach certain situations. So she does have to thank my properly one day as well.


8. Souls -

Delicious morsels. So delicious.


9. Inflicting Despair -

Why not. It was the world itself that brought her despair, so it is only fair that she returns the favor. Especially when those expressions suddenly appear on eh faces of her enemies. Such ecstasy. The thrill burns and swells deep within her body until she is unable to cease and simply puts an end to them.


10. Splendid Shows -

Nothing better than a meal than a show worth remembering. A fight is sorta the same way. Yes. Like a drama. A play of sorts with two opposing powers clash against one another in a symphony of lights and action. How splendid indeed.


11. Wine -

Better than drinking beer. Berries blended together to form a unique texture and taste that is truly outstanding. The color appears to be refined. With hints of alcohol but not too much unless one does not know how view such a means if refinement.


12. Love -

Yes. Love. It only he it's for a momnet when allowing someone in, but quickly subsides.


13. The Color Black -

Pure as the night sky. And all too similar to the sight she had to gaze into within each moment of her existence as an Arrancar.



Flaws:


1. Lack of Respect -

She precieves herself to be above all other races. No. Not only in terms of other races but even among her own kind. Though not bluntly obvious it is the manner of how she acts with simple gestures, such as removing honorific when speaking, or seemingly looking down on other individuals. She keeps herself elevated to the point where it seems as though everything in life was meant to entertain her.


2. Arrogant -

Arrogant, not stupid. Believing herself as one of the chosen people that she is entitled to certain priviledges. These do involve better accommodations in living and superior to others. Much like her way of disrespecting other people she won't portray it as though speaking harshly to others, simply how nobility will speak to that of a commoner.


3. Cannibalism -

Practically one of the biggest and most heinous flaws that Noriko posseses. Based on prior habits from Shiryou the Arrancar has grown fond of enjoying such a variety of meals. She won't hide it. She is actually quite open about it. If a Hollow looks delectable then she'll eat it. Not like a savage, oh no, more refined. That is the small diiference from herself and the mindless hordes of Hollows.


4. Her Love -

Something that the encounter with Garret brought up. This inturn actually assisted with Noriko's overall plan. How much does the human race, if not all the other races, bring damn Arion upon themselves. Always fighting amongst themselves and the beasts that hunger for them. So, a being from the Chosen people must be the one who will have to save them.


5. The Constant Hunger -

Look up at Cannibalist, but more over think about what she had experience thanks to Shiryou, and being played by a hunger that does not end. Hence why she isn't particular strict as to what race she eats.


6. Sadistic -

Despite being soft spoken and well mannered Noriko does posses a bit of a dark side to her. That smile and playful nature of her is indeed a front for what lies within her. Even with that smile it is the thoughts of ripping her victims apart and tasting their flesh is what goes on in her mind. The painfilled screams are the garnish for her meal and the fullness of having them in her stomach nourishes both her body and soul. None are safe from this side as she always prospects each and every individual that comes across her.


7. Playful -

Something that Shiryou left behind when merging with Iraishin. Even if not this is particular a means to enjoy herself. Finally being free and able to enjoy her time without hesitation or fear of going back, the Arrancar is much more expressive when it comes to enjoying hereelf, especially when it involves her likes.

Habits:


1. Fluffing Her Tails -

Something about caressing her own tails is quite soothing. Just a touch of the soft white fur is like touching a cloud. Its utter softness brings clarity and a peace of mind when troubling thoughtz come.ti.mind, or simply insuring that no strand of fur is out of place.


2. Soft Spoken -

There is no need to raise her voice to another indivual's unless warranted. Like aNY mother would do for her child she will treat others, who she cares for, like children. Good children have no need to be scorned, not until they go bad.


3. Manipulative -

Always wanting to have the mind swirl with doubt and misconception. Nothing much more fun when gazing about a being ponder for hours on end about an answer. Sadly, they will come to learn that there was no point and that they played into her little game of cat and mouse. How amusing.


4. Nail Cleaning -

Now who wants dirt benqth their nails. Not Noriko. Especially with her nails it won't be an easy task. Though dirt isn't the most common filth that stains her flawless talons, but the blood and the stench of death that lingers after the grime has been cleansed away.


5. Protective -

What kind of mother wouldn't wish to protect her children. The same is said for a man protecting his property. Same thing really.


Fears:


1. Losing her Kingdom -

A land, a dream that she desires come to fruition. Anyone in the way of her desires, those that dare to impede her mission, will be crushed without remorse. A Kingdom that will save all and for all to come.


2. The Death of her Children

Nothing will infuriate a mother more, or displease her to see that her offspring perish at another's hand. The same is said for those that serve her. All can be seen as her family, in order to fill the gap that has been impossivle to fill. Her previous family was taken from her. So, no more.


3. Solitude -

Trapped in that dark realm for so long can cause a bit of madness. That lone and cold feeling that only comes when one is truly alone. No one to talk to, to hold, or to communion with when so close. Not again.


4. Unable to Love -

It is her new mission now. To fail in such a task would mean the end of the world itself. So many souls will be lost in the dark realm and will never find love or peace. But she can fulfill them. She can give the love that was stolen from her. That same love that she wasn't able to give to her own family.


5. The Dark Realm -

An utter nightmare. That is pretty much on the phrase that can sum it all up. No sound, no warmth, no cold, no air, and everything is pitch black. How can anyone know how much time has past let alone move around to check. It was hell.


6. Being Weak -

No longer will she suffer at the hands of the sisters. From each battle she had to watch helplessly as the enemy trounced the pair. What a digraceful scene. She revert back to the twins, they were weak. Noriko is strong.


7. Unable to give birth -

It is one if her dreams. To forget, let alone fail to do so, will be denying a part of herwelf. To destroy that part of herself.

Goals:


1. Spreading Her Love -

Yes. YES! That is the reason why she remains in the world. To help spread the idea of love is practically saying "I will save the world." And yes, she will save the world. Her Kingdom will be the beacon that all will come to.


2. Establishing Her Kingdom -

A symbol of peac, and a symbol of her love for the world. More like an offering in conjunction with a gift to the world. It will save all.


3. Becoming Espada -

One of the most powerful beings in Las Noches. A symbol that brig s terror to those that look up upon them. A power that she wants and needs.


4. Cleansing Las Noches -

By no means should a human ruler over Hueco Mundo, let alone Las Noches. The thought of having to serve a human was ridiculous if anything more than insulting. It is indeed a wonder how the Espada could ever go on knowing this. Kouhai is not a sufficient ruler by merit and blood line. It falls to the Chosen People to rule over their own, not some human.


5. Eliminating the Vandenreich -

The continuation of the countless lives of their kind lost. Obident and mindless to a cause that is absolute rubbish. While the wrenched Quincies rid their sacred land of inadequate Hollows, their presence too destroy the lives of the Chosen. This could not be allowed, and should her Kingdom rise up, then they will an obstacle.


7. To give birth -

Yes. The darlings call. Their presence swelling up inside with each day. Yes. YES. It is impossible for one of their own to give birth. And it is very much a fact that the twins remain inside her. With the seed of a Quincy inside her body, left all alone, it will be the twins that shall become the egg that Noriko lacks. An incomplete seed fused together with two life forms that are halves of a whole. Together, they shall become whole, and away from Noriko's mind and soul. Just a matter of time.



Alignment: [Passive Evil]

Aspect of Death: [Despair]

Overall Personality:

Relatively nothing can be said about Noriko, but much can be said at the same time. Looking at what she was when separated into two fragments, Iraishin and Shiryou, her personality can be broken down. From witty, fun loving to precise and cold calculations, Noriko is a mash of the two joint together as one individual. But, could it be that even with the two joint together as one now, that Noriko's mind and soul had been altered because of the experiences that had to endure? A possibility yes or a possibly leading into something more horrendous than before.

Shiryou, a cheery girl who desired action before common thoughts. This part of Noriko remains as seen with her playful nature. Mused at what behavior that presents itself to her and very much reckless. Almost as though she was confident or plain stupid. Perhaps even acting with no sense of logic. That was what made up the young girl.

The lack of empathy. A means to understand right from wrong voided due to the lack of a brain. Without the use of the mind Shiryou went about doing as she pleased with no second guess or reasoning. Computational skills were negated and ran purely on instinct and emotions, so much similar to that of a grown child. At least if we're not for her twin Iraishin.

Now Iraishin was the polar opposite of her significant other. Always thinking, always wondering what could be done to advance their own cause. Didn't matter if it meant aiding the enemy, or simply executing 9ne of their own species, all that mattered were the results. The means of how those results were acquired held no weight with Irashin.

To the second half emotions were a trivial annoyance that only undermined an individual. Their greatest potential attainable by ridding the ability to feel anything anymore. But that was the issue to it as well. A mind with no emotion or desire to direct such potential and strength. She became a talking puppet with no sense of desire or yearning.

The two side by side allowed for them to be functional. Yes they did have many quarrels as both siblings and opposites would have. Neither one capable to understanding the other, which causes friction, nor to success to a special mission. It was required that the two remained close to the other in order to functional and live. So then, what is there when the two are together?

An average young girl really. With both mind and heart operating together does allow Noriko to fully muster her abilities to their greatest potential. However, Noriko dwelled within the confinds of the void. Already as a Hollow, an tormented soul, Noriko already was subjugated to am unstable mind set. Her days as a Hollow submerged those gentle thoughts of an innocent girl, and only left those horrid memories and emotions to swirl.

Bitterness and anger emerged from the depths of her soul, and grew from there on out. When becoming an Arrancar, it was then that she was sent into the void, unable to move about in a body that should've been hers. Instead, two girls took her place, and left Noriko to deal with those tempering voices and unbridled rage. Pent of rage, sorrow, and despair continued to spiral within her. No means to talk to anyone, nor flee from them. Noriko spent her days in the void cycling through each bitter thought with no means of escape. Much like spending time inside an insane asylum.

But it wasn't over. With the twins wandering about in a life that should have been hers, Noriko only watched through their eyes if how glamorous their lives were. Each day Shiryou laughed, and Iraishin learning something new. All the while Noriko spent her days alone. Yes, she was able to see and feel what they did. And that was what made it worse. What would be worse; not being able to express your own thoughts, or having someone else live your life. Noriko was trapped in a astute which prevented her from being heard, or able to move.

She despised the idea. Then in time, grew to hate everything and everyone. The time spent with Vannan, the fight against John Ryan, and the squabble with Garret. Each scenario gave a way for Noriko to put together the pieces of what she believe humanity was. Yet, that was not the only evidence she was going with when reforming her mind.

No means to tell anyone, unless she was in her released form. People who referred to her ad a monster, and believed that she shouldn't exist. A monster that deserved to be put down like one. The hundreds of soils that built her wailed endless. Their own cries for help, including their experiences, melded with her own. This caused further scarring to her psychological aspect, and much more to her spirit.

The cruelty of mankind and their deliberate way to destroy themselves. She laughed, she cried, she begged for the screaming and sadness to stop. Her own predicament for being a Hollow was the fact that her family was taken from her. Her family that was loved by others so much that they raised daily for it. But came to an end as those they sought to bring to justice not only alluded them, but even destroyed their lives.

That itself warp the woman's mind. Utter madness was the only means in protecting what sanity, what gentleness she had left inside. That same madness that would be brought to the surface when reaching a certain point in psychological pressure, or when certain instances arise. This is commonly known as a Yandere trait. A means to tie all if her emotions together without destroying herself comoletely. All the noise finally came to a stop wence she came to the realization.

They were building up and ripping her mind to pieces. That was when she had an ippifany about the world and how it should be. Vannan showed that he loved her. A Quincy and a Arrancar, two bitter enemies expressing a mutual concern and trust in each other. He loved the twins just as they did for him. There was peace between them. If love can do such a thing then perhaps it could be used to help all. She was wrong then she believed that it will be so easily accepted.

That was when the Rogue wanderer came into her life. Not everyone would be acceptING the offer that was given to them. So, it had to be foreced. Much like her hero, Asuka, she wanted all to partake of such a treasure. So they have to be forced. And it was just like what Myza, the Sept I'm a Espada, declared about Arrancars. Yes. They are the Chosen People who are perfect. It was only they who are capable of accomplishing many things. This was Noriko's job, her duty.

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

"I have grown. I have shed away the timid shell that was Shinzui... I am Noriko."

Fighting Style:

"Come and know my embrace."

Supremacy is one thing, but it is despair that Noriko desires to achieve when combating an individual. The feeling of utter despair leaves an individual without hope, without faith that there is nothing more to life. But why would she lead someone to such a fate, to feel regret and hopelessness. Their only hope, their only means of salvation is to be with Noriko. To freely open up to the Arrancar and desire for their own end. But exactly how is this accomplished based with her nature? There is no particular style to how she fights in all honesty.

Noriko doesn't operate with any form of martial arts or blade skills. Her movements are random making her somewhat unpredictable. Doesn't mean that isn't skilled at fighting as the twins, Shiryou and Iraishin, have gathered the experience and intelligence from the previous battles that they have gone through. This enables Noriko to subtract the methods that were used when they were fighting, and input new battle tactics. And when talking about battle tactics it is more like reacting nearly at the last possible moment. That is if she desires to do so.

Remember, her method of fighting is to insure utter despair onto those she fights, so this does entail Noriko taking attacks head on. It is both unusual and natural to her. To be able to feel the strength of those that oppose her, and shrug them off, and better yet, continue to march on forth with nothing but a smile. Spending much of her time within the void prevented Noriko from feeling much of nothing. For her to be able to feel pain, the exhilaration of being able to finally move around and feel the glorious air of freedom around her. Much like a animal.

Her physical strength, though not appearing so, is quite capable of leveling opponents with ease. Quite formidable that nearly all those that confront her would be in awe. Each fiber of her being is able to manifest this strength which does create a cause for concern. More or less this leads to a game of cat and mouse, or rather fox and mouse. This can even be said considering the amount of reiatsu strength that she wields. So much destruction will be had. So much destruction will be caused. EXCITING. TOTAL BLISS.

That is it. That is where that primal state awakens. Whether it be under pressure or delving further into her darker nature, this is where Noriko becomes notorious. Lashing out at all around to continue to have her prey on the move. So much motion that inevitably leads to exhaustion from the lack of stamina or reiatsu. But this isn't the only form of combat that is administered as Noriko does lay waste to the foes subconscious and soul. Coyly laughing at each attempt as they struggle, or at a feeble attempt to cause her harm. Statements that would target the mind to cause doubt, and strike fear into the heart.

Her ability to peer into the soul for vulnerabilities to unravel her victims does play a role in her mind games. Assaulting nearly every aspect of her opponent until they nothing more than mere brittle. And yes, that is another aspect that makes Noriko that much dangerous. The means of multiple strikes that the Kyuubi is able to unleash. Imagine a series of physical blows working in tangent with reiatsu techniques, and each one wielding destructive force. So really, what use does Noriko have for high sensory.

Yes her sensory abilities were not on par with that of the other Arrancars, but when being able to keep others on their toes, then there is really no reason to have keen visual or hearing capabilities. Now this doesn't mean that she isn't an observant. This just means that her abilities in observation are actually more focused onto what is required. After all Noriko is a predator and what is sought out is the despair that each individual is capable of. And the same is said when in released form.

No, it actually is the same. Noriko's release only enables her capability to ensure despair in a more efficient means. However, Noriko may be more prone to hysteria. From a calm demeanor to burst of laughter and glee at the appreciation of the freedom she has. More to it, her desire to have others wallow in their despair increase. Their fall into utter darkness would beckon their desire for Noriko, for the Arrancar to help them end their miserable life, and know love.


Zanpakutou Appearances:

Noriko Zanpakuto is quite unusual basing it from other individuals among the Las Noches ranks. As most would resemble the traditional Japanese Katana sword, or similar, this one resembles more of an ancient Chinese Imperial Sword, much like in the Huan Dynasty. Just in case if it is not know the blade itself takes on a double-edge blade instead of a singe edge. So, the material itself will be thicker and broader, but still capable of being wielded as a single handed weapon, and doubling as two handed. Thus, the overall length of the weapon comes in at a 5 foot long weapon, leaving the blade itself with 3.5 feet to work with.

More than like about an inch more than a professional baseball league bat. Its weight is equally balanced to prevent the wielder from more force or strength toward one side. Despite being of the female gender Noriko is quite capable to holding the blade with little issue so no need to worry in the strength department. A clear sheen surface is what is shown when it is being wield, so there are no tints or markings to sully its perfect edge. This does include the tip of the blade as it is clearly seen to ha e its naturally defined pointed tip rather than a flat head tip.

The tilt itself is actually made of a lighter metal material instead of Japanese Bamboo. A lighter metal that does make the blade itself a bit more easier to use, but does it effect the strength of the handle itself? Not at all. Within the hilt the internal areas are reinforced with the blade's material. That metal acts as a filling when it was forged during the rebirth process. But not only that the material is again seen over the hits frame. This, like the interior, helps to reinforce the hilt with a thin layer of metal. This however plays another rile as both the frame and the interior are bounded through the seams of the hilt itself.

As for designing the decals and markings on the blade, there is in fact nothing. Carvings have been made to better emphasize the curves and indents within its overall design. Thus enables a better grip on the sword without running the risk of sweat or grease building on the smooth surface. This does help a lot when fighting for long periods of time and causes the build up to allow the weapon slip from her hand. Its polished gold sheen adds a more respectable if not noble standard to an Arrancar, classifying herself as that of Royalty.

The refined edges are sharp to give it a more fierce and confident sense as well as prestigious lure. Yet despite its magnificent appearance it is greatly concealed within the confinds of her tail. That is correct. The Zanpakuto itself isn't carried in a sheath or hung to her side, instead it is caressed within the white fur of a side tail. It is because of the thickness of the fur that allows her blade to remain hidden from plain sight, while at the same time ready to be used. Especially with the three foot long chain that remains attached to its butt.

However, much of this changes when releasing. The sleeves themselves are charred away from the amount of reiatsu being released. The reiatsu itself is emitted from the body itself, seemingly taking on the appearance of ambers leaving her form, then parting away into nothingness. Or in other words, Black Matter. Generally her body remains the same though there are key differences when releasing. Obviously the bone fragments are gone, fusing the fox ears and her body to make them live working fox ears.

In place of the fragments a black residue is left flowing from the bottom of her corner tear duct and down her cheeks. The effect applies to her eyes making them into swirls of spiraling hueing Azure color into the dark depths of blackness. Nails merging with their respected digits to form into bone like talons, arched and filed into individual blades. And her fangs are su rely defined as well. Pale white fur wrapping around the wrists and ankles, cuffing them. And to finish up her change is the thin line of fur that retrace the cool bone from each angle. This will lead the eyes to uncover her Hollows hole just below her naval.

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{Weapon Preference}

Zanapkutou Release Names(Include both stage names, and call out phrases)

"Wallow in my Presence, Tsuitoi Kitsune {Mourning Fox}


Overall Ability:

The gate has appeared. The gate is open. It stands before those who dare to oppose it, or rather -her-. An unseen force that can only be referred to as -Dread-, or rather Despair. Noriko spent her years as an Arrancar trapped within the void along with the hordes of voices and the presence of other souls. To be more specific the souls of the tormented. To inflict utter despair by releasing the horrors in which an individual keeps within themselves. Those whom they inflicted trauma or done ill to. The greater their inner darkness is the greater the horror. But not to worry, it is in that despair that Noriko brings relief. A sign of hope.

How does all this come to fruition? Dark Aura. Those that posses this trait are the only ones capable of understanding, but at the same time susceptible to it. Noriko calls upon it and brings it forth into reality. This is her love. To bring forth what they deny and forge it into an actual presence in the world. To have them wallow in it, to know despair, then to love them. Devour their darkness and the individual altogether. Who else can accept their malice and anguish? Who else would open themselves to such dark revelations? That is the overall power of Tainted Love. It is perfect. It is absolute.



Primera Etapa Overall Ability:

Tainted Love, this ability, or Noriko's reiatsu, takes on the form of Black Matter that seeps from the woman's body. From the pale white skin particles of black are emitted into the air by which allows Noriko to spread her influence within a 50 foot radius. However, due to the nature of Black Matter, which produces no form of light or traces of energy besides reiatsu, it becomes nearly invisible to the naked eye unless one is beyond proficient with 300 in senses. For Energy Sensory it will 400 in order to dive into the nature of Tainted Love.

This influence, similar to Black Matter, exerts a powerful gravitational pull of visible matter toward its source. In this case it will be Noriko. Unlike Black Matter, which attracts visible matter from individual galaxies, Noriko does not attract visible matter but instead attracts an individual's Dark Aura. That attraction allows Dark Aura to be brought forth from the depth of an individual's soul and merges with that of Noriko's reiatsu. This in term aids the Arrancar while in release. Thus comes with two main effects while residing in her area of influence.

The first comes with when the release is first activated. Because of her ability being born from the void her own appearance is constantly shifting, blurring between the void and reality. Her existence phasing between the two worlds. Her own despair and connection to this void allows Noriko to phase from reality to avoid physical contact with objects and individuals. A 100 cost is required for each phase through. This does not effect reiatsu attacks, such as Cero, Quincy Arrows, etc, as long as an individual possesses a superior spiritual stat. While it is initiated Noriko can not do harm onto her aggressor as the void claims her for but a moment, and has no repercussion for her in terms of usage.

It is within the area of influence that Noriko spreads her Dark Aura, infecting, influencing, and corrupting. Her grief and despair is for all to experience because it is the only ways for them to embrace the love, their one hope to find true peace, to find love. Just by being within the field one can hear their cries, their moans that beckon to those that step into the field of influence. Although quite harmless to the body, it is with each post that goes by 20 points are added into Dark Aura. The same is said if an individual with pure Light Aura, their Aura is converted to Dark Aura with each post. No one is without sin or knowing what despair is, they merely cover it up with memories of joy. Not while Noriko's release is in use.




Segunda Etapa Overall Ability (Optional): [N/A]



Zanpakuto Techniques:


1. Grito del Alma en Pena { Cry of the Banshee }

A cry from the depths of the void, from the hundreds if not thousands of souls, that calls to the darkness within those that hear it. The twisted cries of a woman screaming at a high pitched volume that reaches out to those with inner turmoil. That cry ceases bodily function for but a moment and causes the individual to seek out the source and join together. This means that they would wish to remain close, or arms reach, of Noriko. The cry spreads around within a 360 degree radius that reaches for about 35 feet in order to be effective. However, its most effective when the individual is facing Noriko's front rather than being behind or to her sides. But because this calls out to inner turmoils this does shift aura from Light to Dark, or adds on to Dark Aura by 10 if not already fully Dark (100/100).


Drawbacks/Weakness

This technique costs 100 reiatsu per each use, and can only be used once per post. Despite it being able to affect a wide area it is easily able to be resisted. Simply covering the ears, or being deaf can avoid the Cry's influence. Secondly, this only effects those with Dark Aura, and can be those with any amount of Dark Aura. Non-lethal to individuals and they are fully conscious rather being unconsciously acting out like being controlled. Besides that there are no particular drawbacks to the technique and can be resisted by superior Class or flexing of superior Reiatsu Strength. This form of superiority can even resist the transfer of Aura.




2. Síndrome de Pesadilla {Nightmare Syndrome}

Those that beckon to the living from the void, they call and seek out those who have grieved and have known despair. And will conjure the despair that lingers within them. Their attraction to those with Dark Aura is unequaled and follow the will of Noriko. Phantoms are what they are. Arms that rip from the Dark Matter that is emitted from the woman's body to reveal the hidden darkness within those that they touch, and bind them in a near suspended animation. Black holes rip from where ever Noriko rests her eyes on for the hordes of arms to emerge from. Their glowing pale white arms spring forth at the same speed as their Master and can expand up to 35 feet in length. Their cold touch pulling the darkest of memories deep within the soul to the surface, causing 25 points of Dark Aura to be gained, if not transferred from Light to Dark when contact is made with each arm.

Each black spot capable of sprouting four arms, and each spot costs 100 reiatsu to creaye, which can go up to four spots total. However, what are these arms exactly? They are the manifestation to the tortured souls that Noriko has devoured and linger within the void. They call for more, and yet, never cease to stop until their Master will's them too. Each of their individual hands capable of mustering the same physical strength as Noriko. Yet, the arms alone are not their truest form. For the cost of 300 reiatsu Noriko can cease all activity of the arms to have four wretched souls appear. Four beautiful but damned souls to emerge from her shadow and take on her form. But they are not Noriko while at the same time they are.

Beings which have been enslaved and do the bidding of their Master take on her form with Classes 2 less than her current one.

Example: Noriko is Class 1, Phantoms Class 3.

[Physical Strength] 200 *[25] 250
[Speed] 150
[Spiritual Pressure] N\A
[Reiatsu Strength] 200 * [25] 250
[Senses] 50
[Instinct] 100 * [25] 75
[Energy Sensory] 0 * [25] 0
[Healing Expertise] 0

Their strength (stats) are untrained and sloppy, unable to wield the same powers as their Master is capable of. Such fragile souls they are. With only a single hit they are vanquished. But it does not matter, for they will return to the darkness from whence they came, and shall remain until they are called upon again. That is the power of Nightmare Syndrome. The manifestation of Phantoms. The manifestation of those whom she -loves-.


Drawbacks/Weaknesses

There are several degrees that this technique can be used but both stages do have their particular functions and limitations, and of course weaknesses. While using such a technique Noriko does become quite exhausted when using the maximum number of phantoms, regardless of form they take on (Arms or fully formed). The amount of stamina that it takes to actually Will each of them will reduce her overall movement by half during the next post if she goes beyond 3 Phantom summonings. (Does not effect the rate of how she perceive things.) The first version of the Phantoms, the Arms, are non-lethal to an extent. This means that they can not wield weapons, use spells, or techniques of any kind. Not only that they are incapable of such things, but they have limited reach of 35 feet from where they were summoned. And while their gripping power his the same as Noriko's own physical strength, their overall material is equaled to her Reiatsu Strength.

These Phantoms can cause injuries, but never able to end a living individual's life. Inanimate objects can be destroyed by these hands, such as reiatsu walls, and physical objects. For the arms a superior Physical/Reiatsu Strength can tear through them, and the same can be said about the Full Formed Phantoms. Now these girls are extremely sensitive to direct contact. A single blow will cause them to vanish. While possessing physical forms they can touch and crush, but like The Arms, they are not able to use any form of techniques and are 2 Classes below Noriko at all times. Their own stats are considered to be untrained Freak Types (Rank 1).

But the biggest flaw is when Noriko reaches 15% of reiatsu left, as the Fully Formed Phantoms will turn on their Master. They will fight until Noriko Wills them away, or until they are destroyed. Overall, the technique is dangerous but flawed, and does come at its own risks to both the enemy and to the user. Though the alteration from Light to Dark (or adding on to Dark Aura) from contact can be cured with 100 reiatsu for 10 points, if nothing is done then the change in Aura will last until the thread is over.




3. Puertas de la Atormentaba {Gates to the Tormented}

Noriko is the medium if not the gate itself to the void she was forced to dwell in. Gates is exactly what it means as Noriko can call forth a 10x5 foot doorway to the void. Such a blessing to be able to see into the world which holds paradise. A world of utter perfection with its pure black void. Endless in depth, constantly being feed with each new victim that Noriko devours. These gates come forth from Noriko's shadow that are able to reach a 10 foot distance from where the Arrancar stands. With a cost of 100 reiatsu 1 gate can be called. Ultimately a total of gates can manifest at the Master's will, but do require her shadow to be present and on a surface. It is Noriko's very being that allows the gates to manifest as well as being with her area of effect. Black Matter particles pour into her shadow to create the shadows in order for them to form and rise up at the same rate of speed as Noriko.

They are still and lifeless, yet, the whispers and painfilled groans can still be heard from within the depths. Their longing to have others join them, but do not effect the people in any way. No. It is when peering into the gate is where the true nature of the technique activates. That endless pool of beautiful darkness reveals the inner darkness within those that see into it. Crimes, murders, doubts, and fears all manifest like a film before their very eyes. They say if you look into the darkness too long can bring about horrible images, memories. That is what the Gate does, but quite frankly it only works for those who have Dark Aura.

Make no mistake that these are no illusions as it is the memories that are brought forth, especially for those who Analyze or Focus on the Gate. [Battle Analysis] and [Focused Eyes] will make those peering at the Gate more vulnerable to its effects, making it more difficult to resist. This will require 50 more points in reiatsu strength for each rank in those Skills. Those experiences that were wished away return and plague the mind of the fools who thought they could get rid of them.


Drawbacks/Weaknesses


Well obviously the reiatsu cost is one of the drawbacks that is necessary in order for the technique to work, especially since it only works on individuals who posses some amount of Dark Aura. And like what was stated above Noriko requires a surface for her shadow to accumulate the particles of Dark Matter (her reiatsu) in the air in order to manifest a Gate. This can be done on any surface that her shadow is projected on, but can't be done in a dark room with no source of light to emit her shadow, or can not be done in the air.

And a hand gesture is required, regardless of how small it is, in order to command the Gate to rise from her shadow. Now the Gate itself can be easily distinguished if her shadow is erased, though when the Gate is about to be formed her shadow expands in the direction in which the Gate will form. Thus making the dimensions of her shadow random depending on how far the Gate emerges away from its user. From within 5 feet it is the same size in height as Noriko. Up to 10 feet her shadow expands in length and width, equivalent to a two story house.

Though the shadow can be dissipated stragetically one must be weary when a Gate merges into the world. With its manifested properties it can like that of a physical wall. Its nature is based from Noriko's reiatsu and physical strength, so physical techniques or attacks will be met with the same level or resistance equaled to its user's physical strength when attacking the doorway. However, reiatsu attacks or techniques that collide with a Gate will either be swallowed by the void or destroying the Gate. To break through the Gate it will require a 50% superiority stat in either spiritual stats against Norikos Reiatsu Strength. [Spiritual Pressure or Reiatsu Strength. The same with Physical Strength when targeting the support columns of a Gate since the Gate does draw on a foes own negativity [Dark Aura].




4. Desesperación {Despair}

Possibly her signature technique while in release, and quite possibly the trickiest to pull off. Noriko's single moment to express her devotion to those around her, to those she comes into contact with. An overwhelming display of dark affection and embrace that no other can rival. When the darkness within herself and that of her foe's join as one to bring realization that no one will ever love them but Noriko. Her embrace, bringing her arms around her foe, causes the Black Matter to engulf the pair and pull the negativity (Dark Aura) out of two to assault the spirit of Noriko's prey. From afar a black sphere is formed to devour the two, on the inside there is only darkness.

That sphere that swallowed the pair does remain as it binds the two inside until the technique is completed. The opponents Dark Aura is released into their spirit and allowed to run rampant, thus allowing the ill desires of the flesh, the dark memories of past killings, trauma, and sins against other people. Each dark thought and memory causes the soul to burst into utter despair that leaves the opponent's body frail as though it were like glass. Their souls hollowed by the spiraling negativity of their own darkness, unable to resist or move. Quite literally their eyes rolled to the back of their head with nothing in their sights but the effects of Despair.

All of this only costs a total of 300 reiatsu to turn the opponent's body into husks whilst their mind and souls continue to spiral down a path into nothingness. The void awaits, and it desires to share what it has to offer.

Drawbacks/Weakness

The Weaknesses are quite numerous if not the restrictions are. First off is that this technique must make direst physical contact with the individal. But, even with that the technique won't work. This does require Noriko's adversary to be over 50 or more in Dark Aura stats. Now, although for each rank in [charisma] does make resistance more difficult, by 100 more required to resist with either Spiritual stat [Spiritual Pressure or Reiatsu Strength], [Strength of Will] will allow further resistance.

If by same Class, then 50 less points of superiority will be required for each rank in said skill. However, for those who are lower than Noriko in class, then there will be no resistance if they do not posses the same amount in Light Aura compared to the users Dark Aura, along with a rank of 3 in Strength of Will. Obviously higher classes will only need a rank 2 in [Strength of Will] to remove any influence done by the [Charisma] boost. Aside from all of these the cost is practically the only other drawback to the technique.


Other Techniques:

Mastered ***
Proficient **
Learned *


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{Bala}

Technique Name: [Bala] (Bullet)

Class: [6] [Cannot be learned until class 6]

Technique Type: [Hollow Technique]

Technique Element: [None]

Technique Description and Effects:

An Arrancar-exclusive technique that hardens the user's Reiatsu and releases it like a swift blast of spiritual energy. While the technique is not nearly as powerful as a Cero, its speed is 20 times faster and allows for it to be fired in quick repetition. The orb of reiatsu fired varies in size and strength, some Arrancar creating one the size of a basketball with the rough power of a massive punch, and others creating Bala with enough power to blast holes in adversaries. Some Espada can create Bala as large and powerful as an average Arrancar's Cero.

How to use technique:

The user must first aim and then fire the technique, as is custom of any projectile type.


Technique Drawbacks:

50 Reiatsu cost.

***Sonido - Class 4 - Reiatsu Cost - 100 for each step.
**Hierro - Class 4 - Reiatsu Cost - 400, plus an additional 100 every post of use.

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{More Techs}

**Technique Name: [Cloak of Nine Tails]

Class: [4]

Technique Type (Kido, Hollow/Arrancar Technique, Human World Dweller Technique, Other): [Other]

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [By twins]

Technique Element: [Darkness]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):

Have you ever imagined having an Arrancar as an allie? Being able to fusion their power along with your own, and being able to have another pair of eyes watching your back? Well that is what this technique is capable of. Cloak of Nine Tails transforms the user into an actual cloak that is wrapped around the body like a cloak leaving the fox tails to hang around the favored shoulder of whom the cloak attaches to. For the situation of the twins, four tails will hang for the transformed twin to use to provide aid in combat or support. While in this form, the user links their own senses and energy sensory to that of their partner, providing them with another set of senses to use. This is done by the cloak's fangs digging into neck of the host. After, the soul of the cloak is poured into the host through the tips of the fangs to form a link between the two, therefore connecting the two together. It is during this connection that both energy sensory and senses are added onto the host. The technique itself is applicable to both twins and Shinzui. However, this does pose the question as to the connection between the Twins. This does allow the twins to use each others sensory capabilities (energy and senses) but only limited to their own stats, and not the combination of the host(s).

But that is not the only means of support, since even in the transformation the twins or Shinzui are capable of acting by using the tails or their own techniques willingly. It is from the bond that connects the two together, which is between the host and the cloak, the soul of the twins, or Shinzui, is cycled into the host that causes the pair to emit reiatsu.

On a side note, while in this form, if the user of the technique possesses a reiatsu strength stronger than the reiatsu strength of the host, then their influence can actually control the host's body. So consider this transformation like a parasite. That is what makes this technique special in its own means since the Arrancar's influence is infused into the host's reiatsu techniques, while being able to act on its own while sharing its senses with that of the host. This does allow those with an Energy Sensory of 200 and higher to distinguish the difference between the pelt form and the host.

Now talking about fur and such, the transformation itself does take shape of a fox pelt that cloaks itself over the the primary shoulder of a host, leaving the tails hanging behind that shoulder. The head itself takes the shape of a smiling fox demon that rests lifelessly on the shoulder, but do not be fooled by its appearance since it is very much alive, so when using energy sensory to scan the pelt, it will reveal that the Hollow's influence will be emitting from the pelt, although it will be infusing itself with the presence of its host. The pelt's eyes, nose, ears, and mouth are still function in this form, but because it is now in the form of an accessory its mobility is very limited.


How to use technique (How is it activated?):

Once the cost of 200 reiatsu is offered, the body is swallowed by a dark reiatsu to remold the spiritual body into the cloak form which will cling onto the closest life form. However, the host can choose to reject if they so choose to, which will waste the reiatsu that was used unless there is another life form, or if the user possesses a reiatsu strength equal or greater to the targeted host, then the cloak can be forced onto host. Aside from that, cloak is still capable of using its own techniques or infuse its reiatsu with the host's techniques at the cost of 50 reiatsu. Now 100 reiatsu is needed to maintain the form by the user. Because this form acts like an accessory, the twins or Shinzui must use their reiatsu to cast their techniques.

If exchanging reiatsu with each other to pay for another's technique, then both parties must be in agreement, unless the pelt has greater reiatsu strength than the host. Again, remember the bond that forged during the initial payment. When the bond is formed a bridge between the twins or Shinzui with the host. This allows access for one party to offer reiatsu to the other in order to pay the reiatsu requirement for a technique. Remember, the offering must be accepted by both parties to allow sharing reiatsu.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc) (Insert Below)

Needless to say that there are several drawbacks to the transformation already. The first one being the lack of mobility. In this form the twins or the Shinzui lack legs to move around on the battlefield, so they must rely on their host to move around for them from place to place, unless they are clever enough to use other means to do so. Secondly, the cost of infusing reiatsu maybe little but still exhausting after a long period of time, especially if paying to maintain the form. Another drawback would be more to the host if they so choose to pay reitsu to keep the twins or Shinzui in the cloak form, which they can choose freely to exit from at anytime. One more time, when the host offers reiatsu to help the technique remain Shinzui or the twins (Shiryou or Iraishin) must be in agreement in accepting.

Thirdly, this involves the potential danger that the host may use the pelt as a shield to block incoming attacks. Since the pelt is actually another body itself, it is capable of withstanding a susceptible attack like a full grown body would, which means stabbing, slashes, or reiatsu attacks if the host is a douche. And lastly, this can cause friction between the host and the pelt since they can choose to screw each other over if there is a lack in trust or partnership, so this does place both in incredible danger as well. Including the influence over each other. Why is that? That is due to the bond again. Remember, when the bond is secured the two souls of the host and the pelt are joint, thus includes their dark and light auras. There are no changes to the stats but doesn't mean it can effect their personalities. When joined through the bond the two become open to each other, which makes it easy to influence the other. Memories, thoughts, and emotions are shared during the use.

So, if one party possesses a higher stat of dark or light aura compaired to their partner, then the opposite party can be influenced to behave a certain way. Example wise, if the host possesses Dark Aura that is 100 compared to the pelt, which is lower than 100, the personality of the pelt can become darker and easily influence the other's personality and motives. But the same is said about the host too. If the pelt possesses a higher Dark or Light stat than the host, then the host can be influenced. Although, even if either stat is higher only one of the two can be choosen to influence the other party, and can be resisted with a higher Reiatsu Strength or Spiritual Pressure stat since this will be deemed an internal battle.

For the twins, the connection between remains the two, so this does enable them to use the other's senses, even while the technique is in use. However, while the technique is in use the sisters can NOT use the combination of stats between the host and the cloak.

Incantation and Effect:

None

Made By:

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): [Only to twins or released state of Twins.]




**Technique Name: [Mad Beast Transformation]

Class: [3]

Technique Type (Kido, Hollow/Arrancar Technique, Human World Dweller Technique, Other): [Arrancar]

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [Arrancars]

Technique Element: [Darkness]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):

From man back to beast, Mad Beast uses the reiatsu from its user to convert the Arrancar's body into their bestial form. In the case of the twins they will revert to their fox forms as Adjuchas, so almost going back to the roots of Hollows, but not really. The technique allows the body to change form, but granting access to the overall ability that the Arrancar possesses during their release. Much like their original Hollow forms they are unable to use their release techniques. However, for those who favor reiatsu strength more than the other offensive stats, the technique does release dormant reiatsu from within the body, which is caused by the partial release, to surface and transforms all physical attacks into reiatsu based attacks. But because the technique is similar to a release the user is unable to conceal their reiatsu signature, so for those with stealth skills can pretty deem this technique useless if they choose to learn it.


How to use technique (How is it activated?):

The initial cost is the same as regular release for Arrancars, 200 reiatsu, for 10 posts altogether. Immediately upon payment the user is shrouded with their reiatsu as it flares through the sensory stat, as it would from an average release, to transform the body into their bestial form. This has to be done while grabbing hold of the Zanpakuto. This release can be used for a total of 2 times per thread before being unusable. So consider this an Arrancar version of the Shinigami Soulbind.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc)

There are a few drawbacks that are already known, like the obvious payment of reiatsu and cost of maintaining the form. Other drawbacks are that the Zanpakuto is swallowed in the transformation, so it can not be used while the technique is in use. Not only that but if the Zanpakuto is not in the possession of the user, then the technique can not be utilized until the weapon has been seized. Besides those, release techniques are unavailable while Mad Beast is active while at the same time their presence can not be hidden from energy sensory. And while those users who rely on physical strength will have to use their reiatsu strength since their reiatsu will overtake their bodies to create a thick skin that would nullify their physical strength. This technique can be used a second time during the same thread, but if so then the user must pay double the amount for their actual release, resulted from straining of the soul to enter into a partial released form and maintaining it.


Incantation and Effect:

Just uttering the name of the technique.

Made By:

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): [

All Arrancars are capable of learning this technique, however, due to the nature of the technique itself one must train with the Twins/Shinzui before being able to utilize it.



**Technique Name: [Toorima - Cero]

Class: [4]

Technique Type (Kido, Hollow/Arrancar Technique, Human World Dweller Technique, Other): [Hollow/Arrancar]

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [Twins/Shinzui, or to others if taught]

Technique Element: [Darkness]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):

A distant cry of agony, mourning, despair, pain... An unholy wail that fills the air that quenches the ears with pain to the point of sending shivers to the spirit. Using the very emotions and turmoil that gave birth to the Hollows, combined with the raw reiatsu that swells inside of the body, a phantasm of a Cero is generated. A Cero that had been developed by the subconscious that dwells within the twins, by Shinzui, mustered by the hoards of souls that have been devoured by the woman throughout the years. Now, their cries of pain and agony cry out while reiatsu is gathered.

As reiatsu is gathered those wailings causes the body to seize up with a short period of paralysis. Only but a few moments if remaining 25 feet away from the user, as for those that are within the radius will fall under a partial paralysis as well as disrupted thoughts, unable to focus the mind. This effect lasts but a single post. Why is this, it is due to the wailing that enter through the ears and through sight of the conjuring reiatsu that storms around the body while the Cero is forming. Although the reiatsu needs to accumulate to create the actual Cero it really doesn't take long at all, simply the same rate as any other Cero would take.

Once charged the technique actives like a regular Cero, but with added force. This Cero can not be activated or summoned to the hands or finger tips, but from within the user's body. This is what causes the reiatsu to wrap around the body before it is released from the mouth, and when released from the depths of the body, a small shockwave is created that pushes those from a 5 foot radius away. During it's release a loud shriek is let out, like that of a young woman crying out slowly to a high pitched scream.



How to use technique (How is it activated?):

Reiatsu is gathered into the body at the cost of 250 reiatsu for each Cero fired, and covers a 35 foot distance before dissipating completely.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc)

First off are the limitations, which the Cero can only cover up to a 35 foot range, and for the side effects of the hazing of the mind/paralysis can only take effect within the range of 25 feet. For resistance there are several measures and options that can be used or taken to avoid or resist the technique. Firstly is the possession of Calm Mind, Strength of Will, or Battle Focus. Battle Focus, Calm Mind, or Strength of Will must be at a 2 for those who are at the same class level as the user to resist. For those who are higher class will only require a 1 in any of the stated Skills to resist. Lowers classes must possesses the 3 in any one of the required Skills to resist. This remains the same when the Cero is finally launched for those who are within the 5 feet range of the shockwave. Needless to say that a higher offensive stat is capable of shrugged off the wave without issue, but is those that do not are the ones who better watch out.

Secondly, the technique can be seen coming from nearly a mile away as it is charging with the reiatsu, and when it is released a low but raising cry can be heard. As for drawbacks, this does affect nearby allies whom may be within the radius for the secondary effects, and can be pushed back by the shock wave if their reiatsu strength is not greater than the user's. Following the release, the technique can cause some discomfort to the throat since the reiatsu has to erupt from within the body and come out from the mouth. When used a second time, the throat becomes sore if used within the same post or on the next post. The third will result in a raspy throat, only allowing the technique to be used once more. However, it does not prevent the technique from being used until after the fourth use, which results in loss of their voice for the remainder of the thread to allow sufficient healing.

While this form of Cero possesses other properties that can be proven useful, not all are susceptible to the paralytic effects. Those with a hearing disorder, or are deaf, will be affected it since those muscles are no longer functioning. But with continuous use of the technique throughout the same thread, at least 3 times, will cause a complete loss of their voice for the remainder of the thread.

Incantation and Effect:

None

Made By: {Twins}

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): [Yes, but can be taught to others.]




**Technique Name: [Kaitou - The Dark Realm]

Class: [4]

Technique Type (Kido, Hollow/Arrancar Technique, Human World Dweller Technique, Other): [Hollow/Arrancar]

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [Arrancars]

Technique Element: [Darkness]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):

Remnants of the power that Shinzui held before, the isolation that she sought out, the darkness that she had once dread. Discovering a means to alter her power she had lost what she had before, however, something lingered. That world secretly hidden between the folds of reality remained. The Arrancar rediscovered the means to return to the world of darkness once again. Kaitou rips a gateway into a shrouded world that resembles the real world in every way. See it as a world that is layered on top of the real world. The buildings remain, figures of people, and the flow of reiatsu, however not all of it is the same since it is a dark world. Within this dark world, each object and person are made out in silhouettes with white outlines. But since this technique resembles much to its foundation, the gate opens at the same rate as a Garganta gate does.

This technique, unlike an actual Garganta, can not bring the user to Hueco Mundo, only to the alternate world. To those who are strategic can find many applications for the technique to be used, however, when applying them in a face to face encounter with other techniques, then there are requirements that must be followed.


How to use technique (How is it activated?):

With a cost of 200 reiatsu for every gate, followed with a tapping motion, a ripple effect will form where ever the motion is done on. This is not restricted to only surfaces but can even be done in the air as well. Now, when inside of the dark world, a cost of 100 reiatsu is required to remain inside and refusal to pay the requirement will have the user rejected from the dark world. A single payment of 200 is required when entering into the dark world and exiting a single time, when wanting to re-enter another payment is needed. After dwelling into the dark world and desiring to return from it, a rippling effect will occur when exiting.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc)

This form of Garganta sounds like it possesses a variety of uses, which it does. But, in the means of going against an offensive technique, for instance a Cero, allowing the technique to swallow an incoming reiatsu attack the user must have a greater reiatsu strength stat than the attacker, therefore rendering the technique harmless. As for physical attacks, then the reiatsu strength must be equal or greater than the attacker's spiritual pressure since the gate does not recognize another individuals body passing through the gate that is not the user.

The technique only recognizes the user because it is the user that is applying the technique. This technique can be used to engulf reiatsu techniques but merely allow a means for the user to escape. Now considering the obvious cost of creating the rippling doorway and maintaining the cost while inside, the technique itself can be taxing with its constant use, which the user will not recognize the amount if reiatsu that is being applied for the technique.

Perhaps the greatest drawback of Kaitou is the growing madness that resides within the void. Not much is known about the void, but not long (within the 2nd post remaining inside the void) the user will begin to face against their own fears and doubts. Past experiences of tragedies, fears, anger, rage, despair, all of those little dark emotions that are pent up inside the user flourish within the void. How come? Ever been alone in a dark past for a long period of time? Some say that the darkness plays tricks on the mind. This one is no different. Actually, it thrives on it. The void is actually created by the Dark Aura of the user and the longer that the user remains within the void any Light Aura points will become Dark Aura points. 10 points will be transferred from Light to Dark. This effect remains for the remainder of the thread even when leaving the void. Although the points will not be transferred when exiting the void, but the damage will have already been done.

For those who do not possess Light Aura, then they merely enter into Lunatic State after the 2nd post remaining within the void. (Look at Lunatic Type for personality description.) Stats will not be altered and or changed, merely the personality of the individual will show the change.



Incantation and Effect:

Tapping gesture is required from any body part.

Made By: Twins

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): [Yes, but can be taught to others to use.]



*Technique Name: [Wailing of Nine Tails]

Class: [4]

Technique Type (Kido, Hollow/Arrancar Technique, Human World Dweller Technique, Other): [Any]

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [Arrancars]

Technique Element: [Darkness]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect.):

Similar to enchanting, Wailing opens the valves of the soul and brings out the tortured thoughts and souls that the individual has killed or eaten throughout their lives. But that is not what makes this power unique, but what the reiatsu that cloaks the body is intertwined with. Mixed together with the reiatsu are those dark pain driven souls that act as a secondary skin over the body that does interfere with the capabilities of those who would use energy sensory on its user. Even worse, when making physical contact with the user, weapon or clothing, it will be on the next post that the aggressor will hear those haunted souls and thoughts. However, it will be from the technique's user, those tortured souls will be the ones that the aggressor has wronged. Those who they have killed, failed, or mourn over will echo through their mind and souls, ushering an intense sense of doubt and regret to plague them. These tormented spirits shroud the mind by reconfiguring the spirit.

Influence from the user (Dark Aura) infects the victim's reiatsu and draws out the dark negative thoughts they posses. These thoughts consist of past time trauma and turmoil that they had suffered. So when infected the victim could hear the words of those who hey have wronged or killed for a brief moment, shortly after those words and memories will seep into the soul and inspire conflict. As the thread continues (mostly from post 1 of infection - post 5) the severity of the infliction can potential alter the soul for the remainder of the thread. How so? Considering if the individual is a justice seeking nut case then they'd seek chaos and alter their motives to cause harm rather than help others.

Because of the dark raw emotions blended with the reiatsu, those of the same class as those who would attempt to use energy sensory to peek into the user's mind/soul, they'd discover thoughts and memories of pain, agony, jealous, fear, hate, and the inner darkness of the individual instead. Such thoughts and memories will cause low pitched voices to echo inside the mind of those who seek to delve into the user's mind and soul. This effect only works if the user possesses the same or higher class than their foe(s), and a higher reiatsu strength. However, because this power uses such emotions and bitter memories, the user is required to have more than 30 points in dark aura.

How to use technique (How is it activated?): [Insert Below]

An initial cost of 150 reiatsu is required upon activation while another 50 for each post it remains active.

Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc) (Insert Below)

The requirements are listed above in the description, but will he restated once again. For one, more than 30 points in dark aura is required. And secondly, for the user to hide their thoughts and inner workings of their soul, they'd need a higher reiatsu strength than their enemy's, and be that of equal or higher class. Besides from the obvious payment of 150 reiatsu for activation and 50 per post to maintain it, the only other drawback is the temptation of the user's own dark emotions taking control.

This does provide a potential risk depending on how each user reacts to their own internal darkness. Some would be driven insane while others fall into despair. On the second post after activation the user begins to hear whispers in their head. Taunts, those devilish whispers, whimpering. On the third post, hallucinations begin to form by using images of the past. Those who wronged the user, belittled them, night terrors. And lastly, sheer nightmares and brutal horrid memories, having the user relive traumatic experiences.

Now, there are skills that can assist in holding off the effects, but not for long. 1 point in battle focus or in strength of will, and even lack of fear can push the effects back for 1 post. For each point in one of these skills can push back the effects for a total of 3 post maximum, no more. Only those with higher Spiritual Pressure or Reiatsu Strength who are equaled in Class against the user's Reiatsu Strength are able to resist the effects.

Incantation and Effect:

Saying the name of the technique.

Made By: Twins

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): [Yes, but can be taught to others.]



*Technique Name: [Cannibalization]

Class: [4]

Technique Type (Kido, Hollow/Arrancar Technique, Human World Dweller Technique, Other): [Hollow/Arrancar]

Usable By (Technique is available to which races?): [Arrancars]

Technique Element: [Darkness]

Technique Description and Effects (Explain appearance, powers, and effect):

Bearing your fangs and having them sink into the flesh of one of your own kind, what form of taboo could this possibly be? Hungering for the flesh of another is more than a crime but down right labeling yourself as a monster that should be shunned by all. Well, in the perspective of the one feeding it is not all that bad. Rather than feasting on the flesh of others Cannibalization feeds on another individual's strength. Sinking in the teeth the user is capable of tearing away the stamina away from the body of their victims to create a pool of reserved stamina pool of 3 posts while leaving a numbing sensation at the targeted area. When applying the necessary reiatsu, the user develops sharpened fangs that are altered by the flow of reiatsu that courses through the body and which conducts a suction motion when puncturing the target's body.

A pool of stamina is gained each time a successful use of cannibalization is used on an individual. Rather than reiatsu being taken away, stamina has its own merits to it allowing a constant use of high Class Techs, such as Class 1 - 2, without suffering the fatigue that would come with it. The bite itself only lasts as long as a regular bite that lasts a single post.



How to use technique (How is it activated?):

A cost of 100 reiatsu is necessary to produce the fangs to allow the technique to work, and requires a full bite for the technique to work.


Technique Drawbacks (Limitations, repercussions for use, etc)

Obviously the technique does have its requirements, such as physical contact is needed with reiatsu strength equal or greater than the target.

Secondly is the built up fatigue that settles in after the 3 posts of stamina are done. When using techs of Classes 1 - 2 causes a certain degree of fatigue, however, with Cannibalization it represses those instances of fatigue, which only builds up and plagues the user once the pool ends after 3 posts.

The third drawback is the restriction of using techniques that are Classes 1 - 2 for a duration of 2 posts.


Incantation and Effect:

None.

Made By: Twins/Shinzui

Reserved? (Yes/No) (Can others use your technique, or just your character?): [Yes, and can be taught to others.]

[Noriko 'Asuka"]

How long have I been gone? Oh, I remember now.

Birthplace: Japan/ Takashima

Current Residence:Las Noches

Memorable Figures: Unknown

History:

World of the Living

Shinzui was born and raised in the city of Takashima as a single child. A kind gentle girl who respected her parents and worked hard in school and in life to meet their expectations. Her parents taught Shinzui the importance of training both the body and the mind. During her childhood Shinzui was adored by her teachers and classmates. Viewing both inside and out the family appeared to be the perfect family. Shinzui worked in hard in middle school to become a nominee into the Prime Minister's Honor Role.

Remembering the words of her parents, Shinzui trained her body in the arts of Taijutsu and Aikido to focus her mind and to prevent harm to herself and others. With her father training beside his child Shinzui was taught that the Kitsune (fox) usually acts as a trickster but can also act as a guardian to watch over those who are respectful, and will not allow harm to fall onto good people. Shinzui took her father's words to heart and spirit as she continued to work hard in her academics and in life itself, until she finally was accepted into the honor role at the end of her Middle School.

However, ignorance is bliss in a cruel world, in which turned a child's bright future into a nightmare. Her father worked as a undercover police officer who was involved in a dangerous case. With the evidence in hand and as a special witness, Shinzui's father would be putting many people away for life. On their day off, Shinzui's family spent their time enjoying the mountains as they regularly do on off days. When returning home on a stormy night, their vehicle was hit by a truck driver sending the small family vehicle off the cliff. Both Shinzui and her father suffered severe injuries, but it was the mother who lost her life. Months flew by and the dangerous case was brought to court, along with the father's illegal drug too. At the scene of the crash, illegal drugs were placed on scene to frame the father, which damaged his reputation and was sent to prison along with the criminals that were originally prosecuted.

Living under the government was not an easy life style to live, especially when you are the daughter of crooked cop and everyone believes that your success was due to drug processing paying for you tuition. It was lie that the thugs put together to ruin her father and to make his entire family suffer. But regardless of the past she must push forward. Shinzui continued with her studies and training as she normally would have. Even being taken off the Prime Minister's honor role and her friends no longer speaking to her, Shinzui carried on with life hoping that she would strong enough to lift her father back to high spirits again. But, deep down inside she knew that things will never be the same for her despair was born and growing inside slowly.

It was not until five years later that the father was released. Broken and scarred Shinzui's father lost his job and fell into a alcoholic induced rage. With bills to pay and a father who lost hope, the responsibilities fell onto Shinzui to care for the family. At the age of 17, Shinzui was forced to drop out of Highschool to work in two full time jobs. With barely enough money to make payments, the family lost their home and were forced to live in the slums. Shinzui stopped her training and took on the role of provider and housewife to care for the broken family.

Three years of working with two full time jobs and caring for a drunken old man, Shinzui continued to strive for hope that things will be better. Everyday after work Shinzui would attempt to cheer her father to lighten his spirit using humor and happy memories, but every attempt failed. It was on day of her birthday, when Shinzui began her path into despair. With Shinzui putting strain on her exhausted body, she finally broke down during her work shift and was taken to the hospital for immediate care. Through the week of treatment Shinzui continuously pushed her exhausted body to escape the hospital to care for her father, but every attempt failed. On the morning of her birthday, Shinzui made one last attempt to escape but was stopped by a group of paramedics, who were escorting an old man on a gurney. She couldn't believe her eyes to see that it was her father that was being brought in. She observed the pale thin man as he was being taken to the emergency room to be defibrillated. Shinzui was found and was taken back to her room after witnessing her father expire in the emergency room.

Laying in bed gazing at the white speckled ceiling, Shinzui went through her memories attempting to hold onto her precious loving memories and to the fading ideal of a guardian fox. But, she could remember the hardships, the pain, and the despair of watching her life be stripped from her. It was then she lost the will to live and fell into despair. At the age of 19 Shinzui died laying on the hospital bed.

Rebirth as a Hollow

Four years. Four years she has been asleep in limbo until the desire for life came to her. Like all hollows Shinzui remained in the city of Takashima devouring humans. From her human memories the beast only devoured humans who do harm onto to others: murders, rapists, sadists, thieves. They were all the same to her and deserved to be destroyed, however, remaining in the environment she grew up to love and hate Shinzui could not bear to be seen as such a beast. In her agony and despair she developed the ability to create an alternate dimension, to escape from everyone and to pull victims in without interference from the soul reapers.

Days turned to weeks as weeks turned to months then soon to years as her feeding continued until the Shinigami finally took noticed, and finally cornered her. Fighting ten warriors at once at her current state would mean death. At least until the floor ripped open and devoured the beast sending her into a dark void. Her new environment didn't set well with her either. Being trapped into a forest of white trees in utter darkness with other beasts that resemble her is not Shinzui's idea of an escape.

It seemed like years had gone by before Shinzui noticed that she was tall as the trees. Apparently, from what the whispers say in the forest she had become a Gillian, and if she continued to eat she will become a Adjuchas. One by one each Gillian fell to her hunger, retaining the memories she had from the merging to Menos. The thought of training, to live as you train and train as you live, what her father had taught her when she was only a child. It was that very thought that made Shinzui push her massive body into swarms of Menos' eager to push herself to become stronger. I must get stronger. . I must become stronger. . was the very thing that drove the Gillian to push herself. After devouring a horde of Menos' Shinzui had enough of waiting it was time to push to enter the next level of strength. Enraged at her current state she gathered all the reiatsu she possessed inside of herself to forcibly turn transform herself into Adjuchas. Feeling bones break and the air leave her lungs Shinzui remembered the words of her father, the fox is a guardian and will protect her in times of danger. The wind rushed toward the Gillian as the reiatsu gathered compressed the massive creature, changing into a slim white fox.

Becoming an Adjuchas was an easy task for Shinzui because all she had to do was eat mindless Gillians and keep to the shadows, that and taking a chance in her own transformation. The white fox form she had made it easier to move around in, especially when it came to hunting. However, the strength she required to accomplish her goal was beyond that of what she has now. The power of a Vasto Lordes is what she sought. It was slowly filling her mind after spending fifteen years inside the forest, Shinzui must hasten her progress to claim that power. To achieve such power Shinzui escaped the dark narrows of the forest to discover a new hunting ground where the strong can only survive, the White Desert.

Witnessing the vast land of white sand was surprising but in some way it felt like home. Keeping her wits up and senses at their peak Shinzui could not afford to make a mistake here for one mistake would cost Shinzui her life. It was not long until she found her first victim, a gorilla like hollow. Based on its appearance it seemed to rely more on strength then speed. Using her speed to cover the distance between them the fox managed to take the creature off guard biting into its heels and wrists. With her prey crippled Shinzui rushes her target to finish it off, but a quick glimpse into her past prevents the fox from destroying her enemy. Within that stalling moment the gorilla like Adjuchas slams its massive forearm into the Shinzui's chest. Taking the full force of the attack Shinzui hears her chest crack, laying the fox on the ground severely injured. The Gorilla limps over to the fox laughing and raises its massive arms to finish the small fox. Quickly using her tail to slash at the large Adjuchas' eyes blinding it, then Shinzui used the opportunity to sink her fangs into the beasts neck, ripping off the head. She takes the moment to breath before devouring the creature. It was this moment Shinzui knew that living in this world hesitation will get you killed and the strength that she wanted has no room for hesitation or weakness.

The twenty-five years she spent seemed like a few hundred years and still Shinzui was no where close to that power she dreamed about. Sprouting five tails showed that she was growing in strength but it will take more many years before she required the power of a Vasto Lordes. Desperate for results, Shinzui began to attack the Hollows that resembled humans to rapidly increase her power. Using the next 50 years to devour Adjuchas that were equal to her Shinzui observed a masked Humanoid Hollow to carefully plan her methods of taking on a powerful foe. Fighting one was suicide but in the end, her cunning won her the battle. Devouring the humanoid hollow increased her strength dramatically giving Shinzui the form of a Kyuubi, but it was not long until she attracted the attention of a more powerful opponent, an Arrancar.

The fight didn't even long a minute before Shinzui realized that she was laying on the ground unable to move. Her vision was blurred and the only thing she could make out were the white glowing moon and the smiling Arrancar. She thought of the time laying on the hospital bed feeling the same level of despair taking her away. Everything began to fade from her sight but to her surprise the Arrancar left without ending her life.

"I can't watch a curious specimen cease to exist here. You should be pleased to hear that I am a bit curious to see what you will become." A cloaked figure stands hovering over the weakened Kyuubi, holding out a small crystal in hand. "Use what lies within and it will be your salvation." The coming darkness and despair blind her, but is torn by a bright light. New life tearing through her broken body bringing back the memories of her childhood and of her failing life, splitting the her existence and her spirit into two new bodies. The transformation shook the ground lifting the sand around the area, then falls upon the two new individuals. "Both of you will be will called Shiryou, the dependent, and Iraishin, the dead. Go to the fortress called Las Noches, and commute with your new brothers and sisters." the man says softly pointing to the north.

The mysterious figure vanished without a trace allowing the twins to take the time to gather their wits as they walk in the direction that the man pointed. Looking around the massive land of white sand the twins pondered where they were and who they are. It was only an hour when they found that needed to stay together to keep their strength up, for whenever there is a 10 yard distance between them they become physically fatigued. Knowing this full well the two remain hand in hand taking caution with each step, the two take brought them closer to the fortress and to the beings that roamed there.

The Twins

"What? You expect a story from them, the ones that shouldn't have existed in the first place? Well, such a shame now. They are gone, and I'm here to write my own story."

It this during this time frame which she has begun her search. Whilst the twins went about "her" life, Shinzui was going about her search through the void. A means to regain her place back into reality. But, it wouldn't be that simple. In all she had to find a means to do so. This was indeed problematic of the Arrancar as the twins went about to understand themselves and theor new world.

Their little adventures did prove fruitful to Shinzui as well. The "Chosen People," which the Septima Espada spoke about, helped Shinzui understand what Arrancars were, and placed an idea how how they came to be. At least how the twins came to be, but didn't help. During her living within the void she heard a calling. Faint as a whisper, and lingered on like an alluring aroma, beckoning to her.

She didn't know what it was, yet, all to familiar. Nostalgic and familiar indeed. She knew that it resided within the world of the living because during the twins scuffle with the Quincy, John Ryan, the calling was at it strongest lure. It was in the world of the humans where the beckoning was at it'd clearest. Although the two didn't know what it was, Shinzui suspected. Though, unclear as it was only a theory.

More battles transpired as Shinzui sought out the calling within the void. There were moments she was able to return into reality, however so brief they were. Nothing more rigorous than having to save her own skin when rearing the damage the two girls did in her place. Still, her search could not be halt. At the same time she needed protection knowing how weak the girls were. And so, she sought it out as a whisper in their ears.

The first allie came.from an suspected source, a Quincy. Confident and boring in a manner of speaking, but at least he was trustworthy to an extent. Vannan Harper was able to assist in keeping others like him off the twins trail, while at the same time providing protection for them. The second came in the form of an Adjuchas, Adrastos. The tyrant lizard was immensely strong. Not much working in the head, however, remained useful in acting as a bodyguard. She was able to muster up two powerful guards while she went along her search.

Months had passed and all of her strives were nearly meaningless. Although, if anything her searches around the world only proved that the calling was being emitted from Japan. Somewhere on that island held the answer to her return. She required more information. Shinzui needed to know. And if anyone knew, then it had to be Vannan. The Quincy man who had a keen interest in the two, despite being with the Vandenreich. She had to insure his loyalty, regardless of how bleak it was considering their factions.

She only had a few memories to go on as a Hollow, as well as her time being alive. All of those memories vague and blurred, but she had to work what she was dealt with. She transferred the said memories to the twins to relay their description to the man. Memories of a location that she refused to move from until the Shinigami came for her. A single mountain in sight with a snowy whit peak. Mount Fuji. That was what Vannan spoke of.

She couldn't wait any more. The world of void is vast and not only that it resembled reality, but even portrayed people as blackened silhouettes. Only those who have know the gut wrenching pit of despair could be heard. So many screams and wailing that continously cried for attention. Day afree day in they never ceased. She sought out the mountain, and easily found it. Difficult to narrow down the location it may have been, at least if it wasn't for the assistance of the Rogue Garret.

Ah he's the Rogue. He managed to lend some form of help thanks to his alement. To have the twins be pulled by such a special lure allowed Shinzui to rip away the distractions and focus on where the calling originated from. Yes, it was there. A town North of Fuji that rested beside a lake. She found it, and better yet, she knew what had to be done. The purpose and what was required. All thanks to Vannan.

It was from him that Shinzui understood what Hollows fully were. Their nature and how they came to be. Shinzui had all the pieces required. Thus, it was time. Time to being it all together at once. Humanities ill will to cause harm and provide false hope in the sand world. How much that humans beckon for love and peace. Yes. YES. Humans were so pathetic and weak that they require someone to show them the way to paradise. But first things first, the gate had to be opened first. And to do that, the "Keys" have to present to unlock it. Her means to freedom.