Chapter 43: Lobo v Panterra

Grimmjow stood a few feet away from myself. His sword shining in the moonlight, as his large grin showed. Keeping my ground he started walking. After taking a few steps he flashed, sparks flew as our blades clashed. Due to the seal placed on me, my power was cut down. His strength was almost unbearable, pushing him off I went on the offensive. Slashing he blocked each hit, chuckling as with one strike launched me into the air.

Catching myself the Arrancar charged. Again clashing as he pushed me through the air. Stopping his charge he began a series of strikes. I was barely able to block, his movements were feral. It was like fighting an animal as he began to laugh. In the last moment I flashed behind the Arrancar. Slashing downward he caught, as he did Grimmjows jacket blew showing a No. 6 on his lowerback.

"Not bad" he spoke

Before he could move I landed a strong kick to his side. Causing him to fly away and into a building. As a dust cloud covered the crash.

"He's different..." I spoke as his power was extremely different than other hollows

Waiting as he came out walking with only a bruise. Grinning widely showing his teeth as he seemed excited.

"Not bad at all" he said

"That number on your back...what does that mean?" I asked

Grimmjow chuckled as he relaxed his blade a little.

"I guess I should properly introduce myself, I'm Espada No. 6 Grimmjow Jeagerjaquez" he answered proudly

'Espada?'

Now returning to the fight the Espada charged as I blocked his attack. He was on the offensive as I parried each hit. Attempting to retaliate with a few strikes as he would deflect them. Swatting my strikes away, as the seal made them weak.

"You're weak!" He shouted

I didn't say a word to maintain my defense. Sparks flew in our fierce fight as I was put on the ropes. He pushed me back farther putting space between us. He glared as still having that smile. Clashing once more our as struggle began.

"Bankai"

Looking down unexpectedly Ichigo had joined the fight. Charging towards Grimmjow who now had lost his smile. Before turning to the young man he point his finger at me.

"Cero!"

A red beam of energy hit me pushing me farther back than originally as I landed in the park. Pain was felt everywhere, but I slowly got to my feet. My robes were tattered covered in dirt and burned marks.

"That idiot" I groaned as I dusted myself off

I began to glide in the air as a way to find the Substitute Soul Reaper. I could see evidence of my fight, but nothing anything else. It was then I saw the orange headed, he lay on the floor. Landing near him seeing his face was bruised.

"You won't learn will you?" I said picking him up

Searching not bring able to find the Espadas spiritual energy. Nor did feel any of his subordinates.

"They must have left"

Lingering for a moment longer as the Vice-Captains came. Though one was missing from the group.

"Captain!" Renji shouted

"Renji, Rangiku where is Ikkaku?" I asked

"We took him to Tessai he was injured badly" Rangiku answered

"Looks like he'll have two to take care of"

Urahara's Shop

The giant was healing the two Reapers, as Kisuke and I watched.

"I hate teenagers"

"Oh? And why is that?"

"They're impulsive and irrational" I answered

"Yet you chose to be a teacher" Kisuke retorted

"How ironic"

Just as it we finished Tessai was as well with Ichigo waking. Blinking his eyes open he saw us most likely in a daze.

"What happened?" He asked

"You were knocked out by an Espada" I answered

Groaning as he rose up his body sore from the look of it.

"If you had stayed behind and let me handle it you wouldn't be here" I scolded

Ichigo didn't say anything as his hands gripped the edge of his blanket. Sighing Kisuke and I left the room.

"I need to get going so I can tell the Captain-Commander about this"

"Are you sure? Maybe you should wait so you could say farewell to Yoruichi" he suggested

Hesitating I showed myself out, the cool air hitting my face. My three subordinates waiting outside. Ikkaku had his entire chest bandaged.

"How you feeling Vice-Captain?" I asked

"Better"

"Good, didn't want Kenpachi getting mad for bringing back a corpse" I responded

Opening the Garganta we left the human world. Aizen had made incredibly strong warriors. Capable enough to contend with any Soul Reaper. It had seemed they were able to use their Hollow abilities to efficient effect. I was beginning to worry about the coming storm.

Soul Society

As we entered the sky had mimicked the very one in the human world. This night seemed to particularly cold in the Soul Society. Looking at my three subordinates their clothes tattered bruises covering their faces. Ikkaku looked even more beaten, his arms broken, burn marks, bandages all over.

"Take Ikkaku to Captain Unohana, get him a proper check up" I ordered

"What are you talkin about I'm fine" he retorted

"Trust me, if you don't you'll be escorted their by the Captain herself" I warned

Growling he did as told stomping away. My advice was due to the fact that Captain Unohana was scary when unalerted to such things.

"You two go get some rest, I'm going to give my report to Captain-Commander" I answered

Nodding Renji and Rangiku left to their homes.

Division 1

As I neared the entrance I could see Vice-Captain Chojiro approaching.

"Vice-Captain Chojiro"

"Captain Hatake, if you're looking for Captain-Commander he's gone" he assumed

"Where could he have gone?"

"He went to a meeting with Central 46, since Aizens betrayal they've been on edge" he answered

"When could he be back?"

"Not til morning"

"I see"

Bowing he continued on the way out. I stayed staring at the large compound of Division 1. Turning to head to my own home.

AN: Sorry for being late and that if this chapters wasn't that great