Hollow Among Fullbringers: Esteban's Reveal

The subtle shift in the room was almost imperceptible at first. Aura, with her short hair and pretty face, and Esteban, towering with his unique black and white features, stood in stark contrast to the regular corporate interior of the room. Their appearance caused a wave of surprise and confusion among the Fullbringers, and the room echoed with a collective gasp.

Tsukishima, with his sharp, analytical mind, was the first to break the silence, "Why couldn't we sense them, everyone?", He asked, suspicion evident in his voice. His hand twitched towards the bookmark serving as his Fullbring. His gaze never left the seemingly ordinary couple who had managed to infiltrate their stronghold without a trace of spiritual pressure.

Riruka, ever expressive, was visibly taken aback. Her playful demeanor was replaced by an expression of baffled curiosity, "Are they... just normal humans? No... This large and handsome guy is a strange spiritual being, almost like a Hollow...", She wondered aloud, her hand instinctively going to her hair clips, the conduit for her Fullbring.

Jackie and Yukio shared a glance, equally perplexed. They were both familiar with the meticulous security measures put in place – a combination of spiritual and technological alarms – that should have been triggered by any intrusion, especially one involving individuals capable of breaching their defenses undetected.

Giriko, the aged timekeeper, frowned, gripping his pocket watch tightly, his Fullbring quietly ticking away. This anomaly did not sit well with him.

Moe looked from one face to another, his normally cheerful demeanor replaced with bewilderment, "But how did they get past the alarms? It's like they just appeared out of thin air!"

Ginjo, the leader, also remained silent. His perceptive eyes studied the couple intensely. The complete absence of Reiatsu from them puzzled him.

Yet, the manner of their entry, so quickly and stealthily without any of the alarms firing, suggested abilities far beyond ordinary beings. He knew then that the scene before him was an intricate puzzle, one that demanded to be solved.

However, his thoughts were abruptly interrupted by an overwhelming surge of energy. It was as though a dormant volcano had suddenly erupted, radiating a monstrous heatwave that blanketed the entire room. The Fullbringers caught off guard, were thrown into a state of pure shock and terror.

Without any forewarning, an ocean of spiritual pressure was released from Esteban. It was raw and colossal, so much so that it was nearly tangible, like a pulsating current of electricity in the air. It was not just commanding, but it was forceful, and it emanated a clear message - submit or perish.

The effect was instantaneous. The Fullbringers, already perplexed by the previous events, now found themselves literally bowing under the weight of Esteban's spiritual pressure. It was suffocating, pressing onto them like a massive weight that drove them to their knees, gasping for breath.

Suddenly, the woman and man, who had appeared so ordinary, were now the living embodiments of overwhelming power. The alarms, their defenses, and their combined power as Fullbringers were inconsequential against such a formidable force.

The room fell silent once more, but it was a silence filled with the heavy echo of Esteban's unleashed Reiatsu. As the Fullbringers struggled to compose themselves, Ginjo found the strength to look up, "Who... are you? Are you a Hollow... What do you want from us..?", He asked, the words barely a whisper, but loud in the haunting silence that filled the room.

The echo of Esteban's deep voice filled the room, the disappointment in his tone chilling to the bone,

"Ginjo Kugo... I'm really disappointed in you... You too couldn't feel my spiritual pressure. That means you are too weak. All of you are pretty much garbage currently to be honest but I didn't expect you were as well.", He announced, the words hanging in the air like a verdict.

The room was silent, the Fullbringers still on their knees, their faces a mix of shock, confusion, and horror. His revelation hit them like a physical blow,

"I'm Esteban Vortice, yes I'm a Hollow, an Arrancar, a higher version of it, to be more precise, and this is Aura Michibane, a Fullbringer like you all...", He added, gesturing towards Aura. Their identities and their monstrous powers were now laid bare before the Fullbringers.

Esteban's gaze then settled back on Ginjo, and his voice lowered to a challenging tone, "Let's talk about it outside."

Turning towards Aura, he issued a command, "Aura, release your pressure a bit, but don't let any of them escape while I deal with Ginjo."

With a nod, Aura complied, releasing her spiritual pressure into the room. It was a striking contrast to Esteban's. Her Reiatsu was softer, more refined, yet equally powerful. It enveloped the room like a viscous liquid, holding the Fullbringers in place without crushing them under its weight.

While Esteban's Reiatsu demanded submission, Aura's imposed a gentle yet formidable restraint. No Fullbringer dared to make a move, let alone contemplate escape. Their eyes widened in realization as they felt the relentless hold of Aura's Reiatsu.

Even though they were Fullbringers like her, their powers seemed like flickering candles before a blazing sun. They all wondered about her identity currently, and how did she get so powerful and get affiliated with such a powerful Hollow, but her surname seemed a bit familiar.

With a quick, almost dismissive gesture, Esteban reached out and grabbed Ginjo by the collar of his vest. The Fullbringer leader was lifted off the ground as if he weighed no more than a rag doll, his feet dangling in the air. There was a moment of stunned silence from the onlookers, who could do nothing more than watch.

Esteban then turned to leave the room, Ginjo in tow. Aura, still holding the Fullbringers in her spiritual grip, watched as Esteban moved towards the elevator. His steps were methodical, each one reverberating with a calm yet domineering power that served as a stark reminder of the gap between them.

The elevator ride was quiet, with Esteban staring at the digital floor indicator while Ginjo dangled from his grip, trying his best to maintain some level of dignity despite the humiliating situation. The only sounds were the whir of the elevator and the occasional ping as they passed each floor.

As the doors slid open to the roof, the cool evening breeze brushed against them. The sprawling cityscape under the setting sun served as their backdrop, the red and orange hues of the horizon casting long shadows on the rooftop. It was a breathtaking sight, but one neither of them was in a position to appreciate.

With one final tug, Esteban flung Ginjo onto the roof, the Fullbringer grunting as he skidded across the gravel. Esteban followed him out, his figure silhouetted against the setting sun, an imposing figure towering over the humbled Fullbringer.