Aftermath

"Finally it's over."

Jumping off the back of the hollow Kazuki Kadarame landed, left foot first, on a near by building lifting his head to face the hollow he had ridin' for the past couple of minutes. "I'm done with you. Run away now." Turning around, and looking to the west the Shinigami had senses the release of a Vizard's mask. "It's him alright. Fighting without caring about the surrounding area. Just like Takeshi." Exhaling deeply, and relaxing his shoulders the Shinigami took control over his building rage. It half hurt his soul to see the smoke from battle so forcefully rising into the air. It was a sight for sore eyes.

"DIE SHINIGAMI!!!"

Form behind the said hollow attacks. Trying to take the shinigami out with a large row of razor sharp teeth. Thinking the Shinigami was too distracted to notice him the hollow would soon realize he should have taken that free pass he was given. he wouldn't realize this fact till he wold see the shinigami looking directly at him. From the corner of his eye the hollow would see the suppressed rage, and irritation. So consuming, and dense it caused the hollow to stall for only a second.

"Hollows are so stubborn, and fool-hearted. That's why we Vizards are so much better suited for battle."

Smashing into the building the hollow would begin looking around through the dust, and smoke not understand how he could move so fast "WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU!?!"
"If you fought with patience, and a clear mind you could sense where I am. But then again." Coming from behind the hollows head a sword would pierce right through. The hollow shaking slightly as it's eyes began to roll to the back of its head. From behind the shinigami would whisper slightly. Loud enough for him to hear. "You are JUST a hollow."

Roaring into the air the hollow's body slowly dissolved into nothingness. A sword having split his mask in two. Standing behind kazuki would only sigh before sheathing his blade, and flash stepping away. Making his way towards Takeshi's spiritual pressure. he would lower it but with his injuries, and the fact of behind a Vizard, Kazuki could home in right to him.

Ah Christ, what is it now? Takeshi felt another reiatsu coming towards him. It was strange, yet familiar. He definitely never felt this particular one before, but it was somehow similar to something, he wasn’t hundred percent sure. The hell is this, another adversary? I’m in no condition to fight. He then had a bit of thought. Maybe this one was not going to fight, maybe he wasn’t even aiming for Takeshi. Still, might not wanna disregard the possibility. Takeshi continued walking in the alley, not too fast, but not dragging his feet either.

Looking over the city Kazuki finally spotted his target. Without a single hint of emotion the man would drop from the sky, landing no more then 15 feet from Takeshi. Leaning, and putting his weight on his right foot the Shinigami would rest his sword across his back, holding on to the red handle with his right hand, his left hand in his pocket.

"Bout time I found you. Takeshi...."

So this man landed from the air not too far away from Takeshi and had a sword with him. He was the source of reiatsu that Takeshi felt earlier. The sword gave off a little bit of reiatsu too. So he was a Shinigami of some sort, but his reiatsu was completely different from the captain’s that he fought earlier. Is he a Vizard too? So there’s not just me? Takeshi looked at the man first, then heard what he said. Found me? He had a confused face on. “Do I know you?”

Hmmmm, there finally meeting, this could be fun! Leaping out from the tree, he was sleeping on, Vincent then jumped onto the nearest building roof. From there he leaped onto the roof of yet another building roof but this one was high enough so he could see the powers he had sensed. Taking his sword from his wast, Vincent sat down on top of a water tank, as he gazed at these two vizards meet. "Give me a good show guys."

Cutting his eyes to his Kazuki's only once of hostility was the sword sitting on his shoulder. His posture was full of opening, and his body language was simply blah. Slightly shifting his weight to his left foot Kazuki looked up into the Vizard's eyes with a more then serious glare. Then without any sign or warning the area became blanketed in a vicious onslaught of spiritual pressure. Much higher then the previous Captain, yet still with more being held back.

"If your going to fight in the city then at least consider the populous."

Quickly the pressure vanished. As quick as it came. Kazuki taking a silent breathe before keeping his lock with this foolish mans eyes. Looking deep within them. Almost like he was scanning him. Completely ignoring his question Kazuki continued.

"You need to come with me. Your little "display" with that Captain will surely alert them to our existence. Your in no shape to fend off anything they may send, for research or for your hunt. So come with me, and I'll answer everything you wanna know. With a quick grin Kazuki gave this fellow, and very arrogant stare. Or would you like a rematch with the Captain, and his friends?"

Pressure coated the area, but Takeshi didn’t really get affected much. He was used to these kinds of energy levels. Gotta admit, he’s a tough guy. “Oh relax, everyone was long gone by the time that hollow started shooting Ceros everywhere.” He held back from adding “or they were probably already dead” because he didn’t want an unnecessary fight. This guy seemed a bit arrogant, but like Takeshi gave a damn. “Well you got a point that I’m in no condition to fight again, but saying that anything they’ll send is kinda insulting.” He then looked up somewhat “…ah what the fuck is this bullshit I’m spattering?” he gave the man the same arrogant look that the man gave him “Lead the way, would you kindly?”

"Like all arrogant basturds they flock to one they believe is closely related to themselves. Hopefully Vincent was taking notes this time. Deception is always key."

Turning around, and taking a step deeper into the alley, Kazuki effortlessly created his own plane of spiritual energy, using it as a type of step, which lifted him into the air. Almost like he was flying.

"You should know that your fight was something else. Look down. No matter what a Vizard must NEVER release his mask WITHIN the borders of the city. Not only does it cause the destruction you see below, but also can attract unwanted attention. Be it Shinigami, or Hollow. Looking down at the city the Vizard simply made a very unsettling stare. It was quite easy to see that he didn't like the toll this fight had on the city. That was way he had to get this man out of here. he was to destructive for his own good. Yet, he still needed to learn what a Vizard must go through everyday. So think about the effects your powers have on the human world before destroying everything around you. These humans do need a home to return to."

Landing on a building not to far from a water tower Kazuki kicked a small rock into the air. It's path turn right before passing the top of the tower. Curving into the path of someone's body. Kazuki however knew who it was."Your late. Again."

Takeshi used shunpou to get in the air next to the man. It was clear that were no hostile intentions from either one of them, or at least not from Takeshi. “Well, he kinda got me pretty badly so I needed to get the upper hand. Hence, the mask was my only option that would definitely work. And yes, I did notice that my destructive power might be a little too much and yes, I know my reiatsu is noticeable like that but I would believe that it would scare off hollows rather than attract them.” He then blankly looked at the city below. Several buildings were smashed to ruble; some were severely damaged, but still standing; there were craters in the roads of various sizes as well as a huge crater where Takeshi’s Cero hit from earlier. Only now it was clear to see that there was no one there. Ah, so that blast didn’t kill him. Thought it wouldn’t. He had no expression on his face. It didn’t show anything. He then spoke in cold, careless manner “People’s homes…what do I care for the people? And why do you care so much for them? Besides, they’re alive, only their homes were smashed. They can be rebuilt. Lives, on the other hand…” he looked up into the sky for a few minutes. “So then what’s your story?” he looked at the man. “You seem to know an awful lot about the Vizards, so I assume you’re one yourself. What’s your name?”

Once again ignoring his question Kazuki focused on his latest foolishness. His arrogant dialouge about not caing for the huamsn, and just be alive is fine enough. It was these types of Vizards that made Kazuki very irritated. So without warning, or sigh of movement the Vizard was suddenly behind Takeshi. Like he had been there for the longest, his spiritual pressure not flaring in the slightest, and even now as he so clearly stood behind Takehsi, his body also stood in the same spot as before only watching before fading away. It wasn;t a mirage or isslusion but pure unrivaled speed.

"You know Takeshi you may not have noticed but you were once a shinigami just as I, and it was our jobs, and duty to protect both Soul Society, and the Human world. What purpose would we have but to be weapons, if there wasn't someone or something to use this power to protect?"

Sighing under his breathe Kazuki paid Vincent no mind if he said anything at all, and began walking to the edge of the building, stopping at the last second, and looking back, a smile on his face.

"So care about the human Takeshi. There living breathing beings, just like you, and I, technically."

"Tsch, He isn't going to learn from just talking. " He then stood up to dust of his clothes, also to putting his sword back onto his wast. Vincent then looked up at Takeshi and then at Kazuki with a serious look upon him. " Kazuki, were going to need him in the future, and this meeting is maybe a way of fate saying that too. War is coming soon, the hollows are attack now in numbers and only getting stronger each day. We need him, but I'll leave that up to you."

“Kazuki? So that’s your name?” Takeshi was still addressing the man who just told him to care about humans. “Hey, I’ll have you know that I don’t harm them deliberately. Many of those buildings happened to be in the way and also, I only believe I did half the damage, yes? There’s also that captain, whoever the hell he is.” Takeshi then got a grip and became more calm. “Look, that friend of yours is right, just this talk is not gonna change much, but how about this…” his face was calm, which showed that he was telling the truth “I’ll promise that I won’t do any damage of this caliber unless there is absolutely no other option. You got my word.” He then looked at the other man “So then, may I ask you guys something? Who are you, how do you know me and what’s this war you talked about?”

Sighing deeply Kazuki calmed himself quickly. only now could the other two notice the increasing heat which had vanished with Kazuki's sigh. Looking back at the city Kazuki took a few steps toward the edge f the building. His sword still resting on his right shoulder, his loose posture never changing, still full of openings.

'They are coming. Hollows like nothing we have ever seen. They are power, and are said to look like humans. Yet there power is so fearsome, and consuming even the best of us could fall in battle." Looking back at Takeshi, and Vincent Kazuki only had a very serious look in his eyes. "That is why we are gathering the Vizards scattered around, and bringing them under our nest, to prepare for the battle to come. Vincent here is my 2nd in command. A good man so listen to him. He knows what he's talking about." Walking over towards Takeshi Kazuki lifted his left hand from his pocket, and placed it on Takeshi's left shoulder, giving him a long stare down. Almost reading him like a book. "We need your power Takeshi. To protect the humans, and all of existence, for if we should fail these hollow will consume everything, leaving no stone un turned, and no human alive. It's the end of the world Takeshi. Will you stand by idle, and let it happen or will you take up arms, and fight with your brotheren?"

In this single conversation, for no apperant reason, Takeshi had gained a lot of respect for Kazuki. He listened patiently letting him finish, and after that he thought about it. He could just say “Na, I’ll be minding my own business” or “Well I guess why not?” or something along those lines but it took him a minute to make up his mind. Finally he spoke: “You know to be honest, all this sounds really interesting. There are a few “buts” however. Well just one actually. With all due respect, I really don’t want to be part of any organization.” He walked off a bit, looking into the sky. His back to Kazuki, it was hard to see that he was actually smiling. “I’m a free spirit, you see. Living by standards of an organization is really not my thing. I like my freedom.” He turned to Kazuki, same joyful smile on his face. “I’d be happy to help any time though. Just signal me or something if you need me. If I find other vizards like me, I’ll let them know about you guys. Is that a deal?”

"HAHAHA, wonderful! I knew you'd say something like that. You and me are a lot alike, but don't we all want to be free?" Vincent then jumped off of the water tower and onto the building wear Kazuki was standing. "Well then, I got my answer." With that Vincent disappeared as fast as he had appeared to began with.

Closing his eyes, and lowering his head Kazuki only sighed. Then lifting it back up, and looking at Takeshi with a "I understand look." Turning around, and walking slowly towards the opposite end of the building Kazuki stopped, and only turned his head to the side. His right eyes piercing directly into Takeshi's.

"Be careful, and if You need help then call. We'll be watching. Your an ally, and apart of this group even if you don't want to. And we don't leave friends hanging."

Stepping off the building Kazuki fell towards the group with great speed, and flawless grace. Before reaching the ground however he would disappear. Almost like a memory in the mind of the elderly.