After a long conversation and traveling, the group finally made it to Las Noches. The crew busted through the walls of Las Noches and prepared to storm the building. Before leaving Ichigo and (Y/N) turned to Nel.

Ichigo: Nel, sorry. It looks like we'll have to part ways here after all.

Nel: Huh?

(Y/N): If you stay with us any longer, they'll think you're one of us. We don't want to put you in harm's way. So this is farewell.

Ichigo: Later!

Nel: W-Wait, Ichigo! (Y/N)! Ichigo! (Y/N)! We were traitors from the moment that Lord Runuganga saw us together! No. It may have been far before then. Lord Aizen may have already known! Lord Aizen will never forgive us for that! Even if Lord Aizen forgives us,the Espada won't! Nel is not saying that Nel wants you to take us with you! Nel is just telling you this so you don't get worried about us!

Nel pretty much followed the crew up until they got to a crossroads. There were 5 different halls that the crew could've taken.

Uryu: A crossroad, huh?

Renji: What a troublesome place to come to.

Ichigo: Nel... Sorry... It looks like we'll have to part ways here after all.

Nel: Huh?

Ichigo: It doesn't seem like you guys will be able to withstand the Spiritual Pressure from this point on! I can't even imagine what might happen from here on.

Chad: There are five paths.

Uryu: We've got to check each one,starting from the ones on the ends!

Rukia: No. Let's go down separate paths at the same time.

Ichigo: What are you saying?!We're talking about Espada! It would be better if we move together! If we become separated-

Renji: Stop. It's insulting for a warrior to be concerned about his life while on the battlefield.

Rukia: Ichigo You say that because you are worried about me, but it is not like you to say something like that. I told you that you don't need to worry about me. I didn't come here so you would be worried about me!

(Y/N): If it makes you feel any better, I'll assign a different arrancar to each path as a partner for everyone. Never hurts to have backup. I'll even have each of them send a signal out to notify us if something happens to one of us. I'll tag along with Ichigo.

Renji: Wouldn't that drain your energy?

(Y/N): Not while in Hueco Mundo. It may take a few minutes but I can just absorb the reishi in the atmosphere.

Everyone nodded in understanding. (Y/N) then summoned 4 out of 5 of his arrancars. Panzer would tag along with Chad, Merlin with Uryu, Yylfordt with Renji and Siegfried with Rukia.

Wiz: A fine army this is! It's almost like you've already established your own fraccion, young master!

(Y/N): Just (Y/N) is fine, Wiz.

Renji: Then, before we leave, let's chant a charm!

Ichigo: A charm?

Renji: Yeah. It's a traditional Thirteen Court Guard Squads ritual of sorts that's done before big battles. It's fallen out of use. There aren't many squads that do it now. But I figure it's something to do at times like this. Come on! Place your hands together!

Renji looked at Ichigo as he looked at him unamused.

Don't look so unenthusiastic!I don't really want to do it either!

(Y/N): Don't be discouraged, Renji.

(Y/N) was the first to put his hand out, hoping that everyone else would eventually follow suit. Eventually everyone joined in on the huddle.

Renji: We're going into battle now!

Believe...that our blades cannot be broken!

Believe...that our hearts will not yield!

Even if we lose our way,our iron will is one!

Vow...that even if the earth splits,we will come back to this place ALIVE!



Ichigo and (Y/N) dashed through the door directly in the middle, with Wiz following (Y/N), not wanting to split from her "Young Master".

(Y/N): Wiz? Why did you follow us? Someone else could use the backup. Me and Ichigo make a great tag team already.

Wiz: The others will be fine. Let's just say I have a hunch that this path is the most dangerous one. You'll need all the help you can get.

(Y/N): You sure it's not because you want to keep me alive to become the next King of Hueco Mundo?

Wiz: I would be lying if I said that wasn't also another reason.

While (Y/N) and Wiz were having their conversation they heard a familiar voice from down the hallway.

Ichigo: N-Nel?!

Nel: Ichigo!

Ichigo: Why'd you come?! Leave!

Nel: Nel wanted to see you, Ichigo!

Ichigo: Listen to me!

(Y/N): If I didn't know any better, I would've thought Nel was Ichigo's child.

Nel then jumped, and dived head first into Ichigo.

Nel: All right, come on!Catch and release! Super acceleration.

Nel made direct contact with Ichigo's stomach.



(Y/N): Oof. That's gotta hurt.

Nel wanted to see you, Ichigo! You too (Y/N)!

Wiz: What about me?

Nel didn't utter a word.

Wiz: Wh-Why you-

Nel: Ichigo!

Ichigo; Jeez I guess it can't be helped. Don't cry. What happened to everyone else?

Nel: Oh, we left Bawabawa outside! He can't live without eating sand!

Ichigo: I didn't mean him. You know Don what's-his-name.

(Y/N): Dondochakka.

Ichigo: Yeah that guy.

Nel: Oh! Dondochakka and Pesche are right behind Nel.

...



They were not behind Nel.

Nel: They're gone! They've gone missing! Dondochakka and Pesche have gone missing! This is terrible! What should Nel do?!

Ichigo: You're the one who's gone missing.

Just then, Ichigo, (Y/N) and Wiz felt a spiritual pressure closing in on them.

Nel: Ichigo? (Y/N)? What's wrong?

Ichigo: Be quiet!

Ichigo stood in front of Nel while Wiz drew her parasol and (Y/N) drew his scythe.

Ichigo: Come out! I said, whoever's hiding there,come out! You're not getting away!

???: Who's trying to get away?!

The mysterious figure spoke. However, they immediately lost their footing and fell. Any tension that was building was now gone.

(Y/N): Umm, hey! Are you alright?

???: Tada! Hey!



The person in question got up and was striking various poses. Ichigo, (Y/N) and Nel weren't amused in the slightest.





Wiz, however, found everything intriguing.

Wiz: I must say, those were some fantastic poses...

(Y/N): No they weren't. And I mean that in the nicest way possible.

???: What's with that reaction? You've just seen my magnificent entrance! Anyway, at least make that little one by your side look at me!

(Y/N): I'm honestly glad she isn't.

Oh well... That's the difference between our senses of style. It has nothing to do with you, who's about to be defeated. Now prepare yourselves, Shinigamis! Arrancar Ciento Tres! I, Dordoni, will crush you here!

Ichigo: That's a big number.

Nel: Yeah.

Wiz: He's a Privaron Espada. A former Espada.

(Y/N): So... is he strong?

Wiz: Compared to all of us he's average at best.

Dordoni: Hey! What are you whispering about?! Hey! What's with those pitying glances?!

Ichigo: You seem kind of really weak

Dordoni: What?! Just see if I'm weak or not! Don't regret it afterwards, nino. Be amazed at my physical prowess!

(Y/N): Toss Nel over to me! Me and Wiz will go on ahead!

Ichigo: No! There may be stronger enemies up ahead. I'll protect Nel and fight this guy no problem! Just keep moving alright!

(Y/N): If you're sure... Just catch up as quickly as you can.

Ichigo nodded before taking a stance before engaging in combat with Dordoni.

(Y/N): Let's go Wiz. We need to head in deeper. I still can't sense Orihime's spiritual pressure from this far.

Wiz: Lead the way.

Nel: Nel believes in you two! And Ichigo too!

(Y/N) gave Nel a thumbs up before dashing past Ichigo and Dordoni.

To be continued.