17 17.Reaper & Quincy

We had searched for most of the night, only finding more sights of accidents.

"Well we didn't find much, but we it's still here" I noted

"Yes, but unfortunately I must leave"

"Why?"

"I have school in the morning, but I'll help later after school"

Soken then left in the direction of his home I assumed, looking around I still couldn't feel that things presence. Sitting on a nearby bench looking up to see a few clouds pass by in the dark sky.

"Meow"

Turning that same black cat came towards me. Sitting by me on the bench, picking it up. The small animal had bright golden eyes, reminiscent of someone I knew.

"You look familiar, but I can't put my finger on it"

It just stared at me as I sat it back on the ground.

Afternoon

I sat waiting outside waiting for Soken to exit the building. Most of the students couldn't see me, but those who sensed me just felt a cold. A bell rang as I stood in a alleyway, Soken had spotted me earlier and knew where to meet.

"Sorry, for you inconvenience" he said taking a breath

"It's okay, but now that you're here we can continue"

We sat in the park where we could sense a number of spiritual energies. Children spotted me and even pointed fingers, but their parents scolded them.

"Now how would we find a hollow with this much spiritual energy?" Soken asked

"Well I think we try an lure it out"

"Are you sure? That could be dangerous"

"Not here, but in a secluded place where we can deal with it" I explained

He then brought out a small ring, handing it to me.

"What's this?"

"When Quincy hunt Hollows we use this, it sends off a pulse of energy to lure them out" he answered

Thinking we needed a clear place so the two of us could fight the beast.

"Soken?"

A young woman who wore the same outfit as Soken, she stared at both us with uncertainty.

"Who is she Soken?" She asked

"A friend, we're trying to find that Hollow that's been causing trouble" he answered

Focusing mostly on me she seemed to be displeased by the fact he was helping.

"They're not going to like this" she said

"Of course not, but we need to make sure one else dies" he retorted

Sighing and with a slight nod she left us, Soken seemed to saddened.

"Who was she?"

"A friend...Quincy believe that we shouldn't need Soul Reapers, I have an unpopular opinion" he answered

We left to find this mysterious hollow, looking in places that would draw them. We checked shrines, markets, and even parks nothing was found.

It came close to night again with us sitting on a bench.

"Again no luck" I sighed

"Let's not lose hope, but we need to find it" he reassured

As we walked down the street it hit us without warning, turning we saw it a human size Hollow with a white body and a black face.

"Do you feel that?" Soken asked as sweat ran down his face

"Yes, this isn't no ordinary Hollow"

It tilted its head as it stared at us both, glancing at each other.

"Run"

Dashing towards the opposite way of the Hollow, but it followed closely behind. Taking cover it flew passed us, coming out I shot with my artificial arm a red energy.

"Hurry"

Running we needed to find a place open so that we could deal with this thing. The Hollow would slash and miss as it chased us, hitting only the buildings that surrounded us. Debris would fall to the ground and leave big chunks out of buildings.

"There!" Soken shouted as he saw the woods

We quickly entered as did the Hollow, hiding in the darkness. It scanned around for us, trying to get sense for us. Til a storm of blue energy arrows shot at it, dodging I clashed blades with it. Soken focused his aim and shot a strong shot, only for it miss.

"Damn"

"We need to keep it still so I have a clear shot"

Flashing I thrusted my blade, but it was deflected. Swinging my blade back I slashed as it was blocked with its blade like limb. Pushing my back with its monstrous power, Soken appeared behind it. Shooting a large arrow in its back, it fell to the ground, making a small crater. Standing on opposite side we waited for the Hollow to stand or not. The figure stood up slowly and growled, Soken shot a volley of arrows.

"Roar!"

With one swing they were deflected, flashing quickly slashing it was again blocked. Narrowing its eyes it pushed me back again, countering with swing. Ducking in time I flashed away, as a strong arrow hit it again. Striking it in the side of the face, Soken sent another volley of arrows hitting its back repeatedly. Swiping them away it aimed its blade at Soken, an orb of energy began to collect. Sokens eyes widen as it blasted moving away in time. The blast itself cleared a thick line of trees and a sizable sent in the mountain.

"Woah" he whispered

Flashing in front of the creature I struck it, but my blade was unable to break through the tough hide. Looking down at me it raised its free hand bringing it down. As if by instinct my artificial limb moved, as it hit me a large dust cloud and massive rocks were cleared.

"Kakashi!" Soken cried out

A moment of silence was heard only the sound of falling of pebbles. Til it settled I soon found myself in a state of shock. My black limb was not only intact, but it had blocked the blade entirely. Glaring at the beast as to not show my surprise, I gripped the blade and broke it in half.

"Now!"

Getting knocked out of his surprise Soken shot a thin arrow that somehow took the rest of arm off. The Hollow howled in pain, til a strike from my blade left a gash across its chest. As it stumbled back with blood leaking from both wounds, I held my finger out. Then dark blue lightening like energy began to gather in a orb.

"Farewell"

Then shot it the blast killed the hollow disintegrating it. Leaving only a smoking line and a what could be seen as its remains. Falling to the floor I was exhausted, Soken walked over sat by me as well.

"Let's not do that again" he advised

"That would be fine by me"

Morning

Morning came I gather what samples I could for Captain Mayuri to analyze. Soken stood as I just finished, he was a valuable asset to the mission. Though I couldn't say much about him for fear they would see him as threat. He didn't seem to mind, as he stood with a smile.

"So you're leaving?"

"For now, until I'm called back" I answered

"Well don't afraid to visit"

"Are you going to get in trouble for helping?" I asked based on that young woman he felt he would

"Yes, but I doubt it would be anything serious" he reassured

"Well...good then, see you til then"

That was I tore a piece of paper given to me on my way out. A Garganta appeared and I walked through without trouble.

Soul Society

Coming out I made way without wasting time to Division 12.

Division 12

"Interesting" Mayuri said looking at the remains I brought back

"What?"

"The make up of this Hollow is quite interesting, it seems that it's made up of two signatures"

"Can you identify them?"

"One is no doubt a hollow, but the other is deteriorating at an exceedingly high rate" he answered

"So you can't?"

"Not now, but given time yes I believe I can"