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Bleach:Re chapter44. Don't Give Up ...

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The stranger slowly was walking in our direction. His step was confident. He wasn't scared of us nor even a bit troubled.

- (Who is … He?!)
Instantly, all of us went into a defensive stance. On his side, his hands clasped behind his back, he still was peacefully walking. After a few meter, he stopped right in front of us.
- …
The first sunlights were illuminating his face while his blonde hair were floating with the wind. He looked at us for a few seconds. He then finally started to speak.
- Why, hello there … All of you.
His tone was calm, almost disturbing. A smile always was running all the long of his face. And, as the sun was getting higher in the sky, I could start to clearly see what he was looking like.
- !!!
- That's …
Nimaijita, along with the 3 Arrancars, were surprised at the sight of the mysterious guy. He was wearing a coat, which ended a bit below the butt. The coat itself had a high-collar closed around his neck and short sleeves. His trouser ended-up to the ankle and was kind of tight. His shoes seemed pretty simple, put aside the cross-shape on the top of them. He also was wearing 2 gloves, one on each hand, though there was 2 holes in them, letting the pinky finger and the thumbs naked. On the top of that, he was wearing some kind of short cape, around mid-back level, which was closed firmly by a cross, the same than the one on his shoes, about a hand-size. 
- My name is Leif. Leif Lafus.
Though, the most noteworthy traits was the fact that his whole outfit was pure white with blue stripes.
- And as you probably noticed, I'm a Qui-
Suddenly, a shadow quickly passed aside of me, to jump above Leif. Lia instantly shouted up.
-Wait … PERRO !!!
Perro, the red-haired Arrancar, jumped right in the direction of Leif, his Zanpakuto in his right hand. Before anyone of us could react, he immediatly swang it done. « To deal with the enemy » that's it.
- EH ! DIE YOU SCUM !!
- Geez … A hot-headed.
With a quick move of his hand Leif deviated the blade on the side and quickly kicked Perro in the waist. Though the Arrancar had time to put his elbow to protect himself.
- …
- W-WHAT ARE YOU DOING PERRO !!!
With the two of them touching the ground, two huge waves of Reiatsu poured out of their body. Perro lifted up his left hand to charge a Cero. Quickly, a weak light appeared on Leif hand before transforming into a huge bow made of Reishi. Lifting his other hand right to the bow-level, Leif pulled out what seemed to be an arrow. The second coming, the both of them opened fire.
- CERO !!
- Licht Regen ! (光の雨 (リヒト・レーゲン German – Light Rain)
A red flash came from Perro's hand. Leif's Arrow transformed into a few thousands one. And while the two attacks collided, an immense explosion occured, blowing smoke everywhere.
-Tch … Still alive ?!
Once again, Perro did charge a Cero. Leif did the same with his Licht Regen. 
- …
But before they could fire, we stopped them. Lia, Suripu & Kirra held Perro while Nimaijita & I were on each side of Leif, ready to break his both arms.
- Stop it you two …
A few seconds passed without any of them moving. And then began Leif.
- Geez … You're right.
Lowering his hand, his bow disappeared. Perro did the same on his side. Taking a few step back, Leif looked at us and re-started his explainations.
- So. Where was I ? Oh yeah ! My name is Leif Lafus. A Quincy.
I remembered Shiro & Matsunami sometimes speaking of Quincy. So here was one. It totally was different from us Shinigami or them Arrancar.
- And as I told you … I can help you.
- Do you mean … About Soul Society ?
- What else ? You need to go and I need you TO go. It's a good deal isn't it ?
All of us were sceptic. His words « Needing us TO go » looked suspicious.
- What are you waiting from us ? What do you expect ?
- No worries young girl. There's no trap. All the reasons will be explained in due time in Seireitei. So … What's your answer ?
We looked at each other for a few seconds. We clearly weren't sure of the answer.
- How can we be sure it's not a trap ? That he will really bring us to Soul Society ?
- We … Can't be sure … But …
- He can bring us right in his territory where his comrades are waiting us … To kill us.
- But he can also tell the truth.
- Hmm …
- …
Then, with a firm step, Lia went ahead of us and answered.
- We accept.
- UHHHH ?! B-B-B-But, Lia ! What are you saying !
- Shut up. Nola is waiting for me. And he's the only way I have to go right now. So, I'll trust him.
After a whole minute of silence, all of us accepted for this very reason. Hearing those words, Leif smiled as he's used to do.
- So, be it. But first of all … You should transform back. You can't go to Soul Society this way.
The quincy was pointing his finger in my direction. He was right. I still was in my Human Form. Immediatly, thanks to the Gikon (義魂, Artificial Souls) I transformed back into a Shinigami. Though, I was surprised, my outfit wasn't the same as usual.
-Uh? It's torn ?
Usually, when transforming, my outfit was as good as new. This time however, it still was in the state it was when I last was a Shinigami. The right sleeve was torned up to the shoulder while the left one was torned-up to the elbow. Nimaijita came closer of me to explain.
- Shinigami clothes still are normal clothes. Before, you were under two Vice-Captains juridiction. So, you were considered as a part of the Soul Society. That's why, when you were a Human, your clothes were « transported » to the Seamstresses barracks and were stitched. Currently you're not considered as a Shinigami anymore for the Soul Society, so your clothes will stay the same. Long story short.
- I … See. It does make sense I guess …
Leif then interrupted us.
- Then, it's all settled. Shall we go now ?
Quickly nodding, I gave my answer.
- Yes !
- Eh. That's the spirit !
Leif took off a small black disk, about the size of a big coin, and with the pressure of his fingers, he broke it in half. Instantly, on a radius of a few meters, a dark wave came from the ground slowly enveloping us. 
- !!
- Please don't move.
In a matter of second, the whole street vanished. Actually, we vanished. The shadow complety submerged us. And a pair of seconds later, the shadow itself disappeared too. 
-W-What … is that ?
Shibuya's streets weren't there anymore. There were replaced by what could be described as « The Old Japan ». There was not proper streets, only earthy ground. Forests were surrounding the place, though we could see glades at some places. Moutains were doing the same as the forest, on a different scale. A few dozens of meters away was a river. And at the horizon, we could see what was looking like a neighborhood. But once again, houses seemed pretty old and ready to fall.
- Welcome, in the Seireitei. The place of all spirits.
- So … That's it. That's where Matsunami-san lived.
While giggling, Leif grabbed me by the shoulder.
- I don't know that « Matsunami » but if she was a Shinigami, then she probably didn't live her. You see that ?
While pointing his finger to the North-West, Leif came even closer of me. As if he wanted me to precisely follow the path of his finger.
- Very far away. That's where she and all other Shinigamis live.
- That's …
- Soul Society.
Quickly, Lia came next to us.
- How did you bring us here, so easily ?
- Hm ?
Turning his head to Lia's direction, Leif smiled.
- The device I used before is an old artefact, which should normally be used only as last resort. Its first utility is, for us Quincy, to run away from the battlefield if needed, allowing us to transport other peoples or objects thanks to the radius. Its name is Schatten Verlängerung (影延び German – Shadow's Extension)
- Eh. That's pretty useful.
Letting go of me, Leif took a step ahead of us.
- I'm glad you think so.
Leif wasn't smiling anymore. While he slightly turned his back to look us all, his eyes showed us how serious he was.
- Now, we should go. I have someone I would like you to meet.
- Yeah, you're right.

10 minutes passed
We still were walking in the direction Leif was pointing before. In the direction of the Soul Society. Slightly patting me, Lia called for my attention.
- Oi Kurasa.
- … Yeah ?
- … The stronger this feeling is ?
- Yeah.
- Since we arrived here, I felt bad. And the closer we're getting of the Soul Society …
I looked at Lia's eyes. From what I saw, her eyes clearly were expressing Fear. Looking forward, right to our final destination, I continued to walk.
- I know. I feel the same. We should hurry. I don't know what's happening but …
Clenching my fist, each of my step were full of determination.
- … We don't have a second to lose.


Meanwhile. In Soul Society. Main Hall of the 1st Division.

All the captains were standing. Six on the left. Six on the right. And the Captain-Commander, standing in the middle.
- With a still unknown date. The fate of the Arrancar, Vegnola De Meuron, currently prisoner, has been decided by the Central 46. Actually debating for a Specific Day, the Central 46 judged the crime of the presumed murderer Vegnola and condemned her …
With strong eyes looking for the future, the Captain-Commander announced the verdict.
- … To the Death Penalty !
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shodic's avatar
Kurasa have to be Ichigo´s reincarnation!